Superabsorbent polymers through oxidized starch
The proposed work in this SuperAbsorbent Polymers Through Oxidized Starch [SAPTOS] initiative is aimed at the scale-up of Rodenburg’s novel SAP platform towards fully biodegradable disposable diapers, build on cheap starch side streams and a low cost continuous reactor process. Such platform will be a breakthrough in solving a major global waste problem.   Specific objectives in this feasibility study are:  - Explore promising business cases for our bio-degradable starch based polymer platforms (i.e. DiAldehyde Starch and Solanyl stretch films) with potential customers in diaper industries, evaluating required specifications for polymer derivates, and required characteristics of SAP-based applications.  - Elaborate on a detailed business plan (D1).