As part of the R&D Booster project, supported by the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and certified by Techtera, a consortium consisting of IMP, CNEP and MDB Texinov has worked together to develop an innovative textile intended for sustainable agriculture.
The main objective of the project is to design, from biomaterials, nets that offer crops effective protection against pests while meeting current environmental challenges. In accordance with European standards, these nets are biodegraded in domestic composting systems.
These insect exclusion nets, biodegradable in household composters, represent a more environmentally friendly alternative to the polyolefin nets commonly used in organic farming. Indeed, the nets generally used do not have a recycling channel and represent a source of pollution. The consortium therefore takes into account the end of life of the product right from its design stage.
The project has made possible the development of biodegradable polymer formulas. Then transform these materials into filaments, in order to knit a net that is resistant to outdoor conditions. Laboratory and field tests confirm the durability and effectiveness of these nets. A demonstrator is currently being used in a real-world experiment on agricultural crops. The project has reached its final stages with encouraging results.
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