Polyethylene containing 12% of 13C
High-density polyethylene containing 12% of 13C as a stable radioisotope The issue of the spread of microplastics (MPs) in ecosystems and living organisms has gained increasing importance over the last decade, due to studies that have demonstrated both their ubiquitous presence in all marine and terrestrial environments and their potential toxicity once they have translocated […]
Chewable Toy Materials for Pets
Ecological Labels
Closing the circle of recycling is a matter of Eco-label. Eco-design is one of the fundamental elements of Circular Economy activities, as Francesco Sandias also had the opportunity to present during the Webinar of Lombardia Circular of 27/10/2020.In this article of “La Repubblica“, we highlight the results of the Eco-Relabel project concluded this year with […]
New Material For Pharmaceutical Capsules In Zootechnics
Development of a non-toxic and water-soluble material suitable to produce capsules for drug delivery in the zootechnical field. Development of a non-toxic and water-soluble material suitable to produce capsules for drug delivery in the zootechnical field. The customer turned to our laboratory with the idea of replacing and improving the material of his own product […]
Color Change Analysis On Polyethylene Coils
Study of the causes of color variation (pinking) on lateral portions of polyethylene coils. The customer has commissioned us to carry out quality control and defects on a product. Specifically, it required an investigation to determine which external (environmental and conservation) and chemical (derived from the composition of the artifacts) factors caused the coloring on […]
Aging Plastic Materials By Veterometer
Determination of degradation products derived from oxidation processes on plastic films versus time. The goal of the study was to understand the formation of compounds during the aging of plastics, in particular polyethylene, and to determine the substances that are formed during the degradation processes of plastic films exposed to UV radiation. The study used […]
Traditional vs Compostable Packaging
Evaluation of the biodegradation performance of “traditional” and compostable packaging in the sea environment The customer requested an evaluation of the performance of seawater biodegradability of an article consisting of a biopolymer and cellulose coupled to a polyolefin packaging. To conduct the test, an experimental setup was prepared using static respirometers and a climatic chamber […]
Reuse And Increase In Value Of Waste From The Textile Industry
Reuse and increase in value of feathers and down by a textile company. The customer contacted LMPE to solve a problem related to the disposal of waste from its production cycle. Such waste, consisting of duck and goose feathers and down, represented a company cost as they had to be properly disposed of. LMPE has […]
