Studying Design in Nantes
Studying in Nantes
Recalls de Design Nantes Atlantic is located in Nantes, one of the main cities in France. Located on the center of the creative district, in Nantes, a new school building with a unique architecture, it is a place open to the city and the world where students can study and interact. This new school building enhances its status as an international top school of Nantes Atlantic Design School.
Nantes, an attractive metropolis
Nantes are about 50 km from the Atlantic coast and 2 hours by hig h-speed railway from Paris.
A major economic and higher education hub
Nantes are the second largest city in France, especially in the creation of employment, especially in the digital economy. He was awarded the French Tech Label and was designated as the European Innovation Capital in 2019.
The city is recognized not only by its economic dynamism, but also by the outstanding and influence of higher education courses, and is a base for leading domestic and overseas activities. Agri Business, Aviation, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Digital, and Creative Series are all developing areas that are always looking for new talents.
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Nantes' cultural life is rich:
- Immediately next to the Nantes Atlantic Design building is Machines de L' -Le (and its famous large elephant), an exhibition and event space that is open all year round;
- In Voyage à nantes, you can meet artworks in public space;
- Major events such as La Folle Journée, Hip Opsession, Les Rendez-vous de L'Ardre, and the Scopitone Festival have also colored Nantes' daily life.
- There are many museums, including museums, natural history museums, Dobre Museum, and Duke of Brittany.
A green city that's a great place to live and study
Nantes are the best in France in the quality of life for many years. There are many parks and gardens (including a magnificent botanical garden in the center of the city, a wonderful Japanese garden on Versailles), a waterway, a historic building, and a cycling road.
The Ile de Nantes: a place of culture and innovation
Nantes are a vibrant place that symbolizes the city that accepts many economics and cultural stakeholders (emerging companies, artists, exhibition halls, theaters, concert halls, bars, restaurants).
The school is located at the center of the "Creation District" aimed at promoting the synergistic effects of higher education, research, and creative ecosystem. This area, which has about 5, 000 students, is a creative campus that attracts international attention.
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A new building, more opportunities for creativity
11, 600 Floor area Manufacturing spaceMachine studio, ceramic, resin/ molding, flexible material, painting booth, publishing/ screen printing space, laser disconnection, 3D printer
- Media studio for media production and digital experiments (sound, photography, motion capture, digital workshop),
- Rooms with more than 120 computer workstations in Mac and PC environments and CintiQ screens,
- Learning Lab: Educational experimental space for students and educational teams,
- Design labs that connect research, training, and innovation,
- 18 0-seat conference room,
- Project studio with 20-40 seats
- Room for modeling art,
- Classroom for lectures and courses
- Cafeteria where students can eat and take a break
Student life in Nantes
Nantes have a very wide range of opportunities, and nearly 60, 000 students are learning. On a creative campus on Nantes, the Nantes Atlantic Design School wants to welcome more European and international students as a school open to the world. The Nantes Atlantic Design College has been awarded the "Bienvenue EN France" label and proves the quality of the welcome of international students.
The school's association activities
The Students' Office (BDE)
BDE holds events, sports and cultural activities throughout the year for French students and international students. In particular, in order to welcome new students, they are active at the beginning of each grade. The BDE has a group that deals with international students, planning activities so that everyone can participate in school activities.
Group specializing in international students in the BDE: Planning activities so that everyone can participate in school activities.
The Alumni Association
The alumni association is a former student at the Nantes Atlantic Design School. The purpose is to promote them by introducing their careers and creating a network for interaction and expertise. There is also a community platform called We Design.
2022-2023 Student Council members
Practical information
Getting to schoolNantes has a bus and tram network throughout the city (La Tan). Several lines serve the Création district:
- tram line 1 (Chantiers Navals stop),
- bus line 5 (Prairie au Duc stop).
Students can purchase annual, monthly and transit passes (free on weekends):
- Monthly pass (under 26): 34 €.
- Monthly pass (over 26): 34 € 57 €
- Annual pass (under 26): 227 € (10 payments of 22. 70 €)
- Annual pass (over 26): 500 € (10 payments of 50 €)
For those who prefer soft mobility, the city has many cycle paths and a self-service bicycle network. There is a bicycle parking area in front of the school.
Finding accommodation in NantesThe student city of Nantes offers a wide range of accommodation (private owners or real estate agencies) or residences with average rents of 350-500€/month.
To facilitate your studies, L'École de design Nantes Atlantique offers you access to the rental or shared accommodation platform studapart. With Studapart, you will have access to hundreds of exclusive, verified offers for periods between 1 and 24 months not only around the campus but also throughout France while searching for an internship. From the rental application to the booking of your accommodation, you can complete the entire process online. If you do not have a guarantor living in France, Studapart will act as your guarantor for the duration of your rental. All you need to do is provide Studapart with your ID and proof of enrolment. Our multilingual team awaits you at booking@studapart. com.
You can also find accommodation on the website of La Nantaise d'Habitations, which currently manages more than 13, 500 homes.
Nantes Atlantique Design School is nationally accredited, so our students have access to university rooms managed by CROUS (Allocation by Social Criteria).
In France, home insurance is a mandatory document to obtain the keys to your residence. This insurance covers not only the inhabitants but also the residence itself in case of fire, water damage, theft, etc.
Eating on campus100 meters from L'École de design Nantes Atlantique, there is a student cafeteria run by CROUS.
You can also eat in one of the many dining options near the school (snack bars, food trucks, restaurants, salad bars, food halls, etc.).
The school cafeteria has a microwave and vending machines for snacks and sandwiches.
Funds Higher education scholarshipsSince the Nantes Atlantic Design College is approved by the country, students can benefit from social standards based on social standards in all courses except for art, design, media preparation classes and practical training. can.
Application for scholarships will be made in CROUS at the end of January of the following year. When the application is accepted and the documents are sent to the CROUS, the Nantes Atlantic Design School will be sent a conditional notification of scholarships at the beginning of the year.
See this PDF (French only) to enter the Nantes Atlantic High Design School in the options of the desired educational institution.
Student loanMost banks offer specific loans for students between the ages of 18 and 25. Especially attractive interest rates apply.
Student workMany stores, bars, restaurants, sightseeing spots, and leisure facilities in the Nantes have a student contract all year round.
CVEC (student / campus life contribution)CVEC collected by the Regional Student Center (CROUS) is a tax that proves that you are enrolled in a higher education institution, and improves the quality of student life, social support, health management, and access to culture and sports. It is the purpose.
Exchange students are not eligible for CVEC. CROUS scholarships or Campus France scholarship students must be exempted from paying CVEC and obtain a payment certificate.
Since the launch of CVEC, the Nantes Atlantic Design School has been able to provide many projects with the support of Nantes CROUS.
Benefits of medical services at NantesOur school is partnered with Nantes' health services so that our school students can use the same health services as university students for free. This partners will continue in 2024-2025.
Recalls de Design Nantant Atlantic students, especially the following benefits:
- General practitioner
- Gynecologist
- Poisonous scholar
- Psychologist and psychiatrist
- School plan and exams
This service is available for online reservations. First, you need to create an account and enable it on a dedicated platform.
Examination of psychologists and psychiatrists: Unable to make online reservations. < SPAN> Nantes Atlantic Design College is approved by the government, so students will benefit from social standards based on social standards, excluding art, design, media preparation classes and practical training. You can receive it.
Application for scholarships will be made in CROUS at the end of January of the following year. When the application is accepted and the documents are sent to the CROUS, the Nantes Atlantic Design School will be sent a conditional notification of scholarships at the beginning of the year.
See this PDF (French only) to enter the Nantes Atlantic High Design School in the options of the desired educational institution.
Student loan
Most banks offer specific loans for students between the ages of 18 and 25. Especially attractive interest rates apply.
Student workMany stores, bars, restaurants, sightseeing spots, and leisure facilities in the Nantes have a student contract all year round.
CVEC (student / campus life contribution)
CVEC collected by the Regional Student Center (CROUS) is a tax that proves that you are enrolled in a higher education institution, and improves the quality of student life, social support, health management, and access to culture and sports. It is the purpose.Exchange students are not eligible for CVEC. CROUS scholarships or Campus France scholarship students must be exempted from paying CVEC and obtain a payment certificate.
Since the launch of CVEC, the Nantes Atlantic Design School has been able to provide many projects with the support of Nantes CROUS. Benefits of medical services at NantesOur school is partnered with Nantes' health services so that our school students can use the same health services as university students for free. This partners will continue in 2024-2025.
Recalls de Design Nantant Atlantic students, especially the following benefits:
General practitioner
GynecologistPoisonous scholar
Psychologist and psychiatrist
School plan and examsThis service is available for online reservations. First, you need to create an account and enable it on a dedicated platform.
Examination of psychologists and psychiatrists: Unable to make online reservations. Since the Nantes Atlantic Design College is approved by the country, students can benefit from social standards based on social standards in all courses except for art, design, media preparation classes and practical training. can.
Application for scholarships will be made in CROUS at the end of January of the following year. When the application is accepted and the documents are sent to the CROUS, the Nantes Atlantic Design School will be sent a conditional notification of scholarships at the beginning of the year.
See this PDF (French only) to enter the Nantes Atlantic High Design School in the options of the desired educational institution.Student loan
- Most banks offer specific loans for students between the ages of 18 and 25. Especially attractive interest rates apply.
- Student work
- Many stores, bars, restaurants, sightseeing spots, and leisure facilities in the Nantes have a student contract all year round.
CVEC (student / campus life contribution)
Transformer les plastiques recyclés en appareillages orthopédiques pour les populations vulnérables
CVEC collected by the Regional Student Center (CROUS) is a tax that proves that you are enrolled in a higher education institution, and improves the quality of student life, social support, health management, and access to culture and sports. It is the purpose.
Exchange students are not eligible for CVEC. CROUS scholarships or Campus France scholarship students must be exempted from paying CVEC and obtain a payment certificate.
Since the launch of CVEC, the Nantes Atlantic Design School has been able to provide many projects with the support of Nantes CROUS.
Benefits of medical services at Nantes
Our school is partnered with Nantes' health services so that our school students can use the same health services as university students for free. This partners will continue in 2024-2025.
Recalls de Design Nantant Atlantic students, especially the following benefits:
General practitioner
Gynecologist
Poisonous scholar
Psychologist and psychiatrist
School plan and exams
This service is available for online reservations. First, you need to create an account and enable it on a dedicated platform.
Examination of psychologists and psychiatrists: Unable to make online reservations.
First, please request an appointment with a nurse (e. g. "Health check/prevention" or "Nursing care"). During this first appointment, we will assess your requests and decide the best way forward. This may also include a referral to the Santé psy étudiant scheme if the university's own psychological counsellor is not available.
If you have any questions, please contact the reception assistant by phone (02 40 37 10 50) or email (accueil. sumpps@univ-nantes. fr).
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For international students: please write your message in French so that the reception assistant, who is a native French speaker, can clearly understand your requests. All consultations take place at 110 Boulevard Michelet in Nantes.Sciences & Société
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Health insurance
Additional informations
- As of September 1, 2019, all new students will remain covered by their current social security organisation (usually their parents': Assurance Maladie, MSA.). Students over 18 years of age are encouraged to create a personal account with Améri.
- In addition to social security, it is highly recommended to take out a mutual insurance from an insurance company.
- Cost of living for one year at the Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique
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The table below gives an estimate of the cost of living for one year at L'Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique:Soutenance de thèse : Muhammad Nabil Mustafa ALBEZZAWY
Procedures for international studentsSoutenance de thèse : Nicolas Madinier
Visa application and OFII proceduresLe FabLab fait sa rentrée !
If you plan to stay in France for more than three months, it is mandatory to obtain a long-term student visa before arriving in France. The application must be made at the French embassy or consulate in your country of residence or at Campus France no later than three months before departure.Soutenance de thèse : Antoine CARVALHO
If you plan to stay in France for more than three months, it is mandatory to obtain a long-term student visa before arriving in France. The application must be made at the French embassy or consulate in your country of residence or at Campus France no later than three months before departure.Soutenance de thèse : Samuel PÉLISSIER
If you hold a long-term visa with a valid residence permit, you must verify the validity of your residence permit online on the website of the French Directorate for Immigration and Integration (www. ofii. fr - the website is available in French, English and Chinese) within three months of entering France. Students who wish to extend their stay beyond the period stated on their visa must apply for a residence permit in the department of Nantes. The Feel Français platformRecherche
« Certains plastiques biosourcés sont considérés comme des perturbateurs du recyclage »
Feel Français is a unique platform that offers a wide range of services to help international students settle into their new life in France, including finding accommodation, opening a bank account, buying phone cards, applying for a visa, housing allowance, health insurance, transport and electricity.
For more information, please visit www. feelfrancais. com.
Health Insurance
For international students from outside Europe enrolling in a French higher education institution for the first time, you are required to join the social security system. You are also strongly encouraged to take out supplementary health insurance after your arrival in France. For more information, please visit this website.
International students from Europe must provide proof of a European health insurance card covering their study period.
You are also strongly encouraged to take out supplementary health insurance after your arrival in France.
French Government CROUS Scholarships
International students can benefit from higher education subsidies based on social criteria, under certain conditions:
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They must be from a European country, have lived in France for at least one year and be able to prove that they have a sufficient base of living (full-time or part-time work or proof that one of their parents has an income in France).
You are from another country, have lived in France for more than two years, and you or your parents have declared income in France for the past two years. You are a refugee or stateless person For more information, please visit the CROUS website. According to the WHO, in low-income countries and conflict zones, only 5-15% of people who need orthopedic equipment have access to them. To address this issue, Handicap International has been using 3D printing in its work since 2017. Today, the non-governmental organization faces costly logistical problems associated with importing raw materials from Europe. What if you could now manufacture orthopedic devices using locally sourced recycled plastic? 3D printed orthotics in Togo (Handicap International, courtesy of the author).At INSA Lyon, INSA engineer and doctoral student Valentine Delbruel is working on optimizing the composition of recycled plastics suitable for the additive manufacturing of prosthetics, a way to make orthopedic solutions more accessible and at the same time fight plastic pollution. In collaboration with Handicap International and three laboratories at INSA Lyon (MatéIS, IMP and LaMCoS), the doctoral student's research will be used by Handicap International's field teams. 3D Printers: Practical Innovation, But Challenging Logistics Traditionally made by thermoforming, orthopedic instruments are the result of a long, time-consuming and costly manufacturing process. In areas where access to care centers is already difficult, the trips for adjustments and the time required for rehabilitation are additional obstacles, extending the care procedure for prosthetic limbs by several weeks. Since 2017, Handicap International has been using 3D printing to overcome this problem. Production is easier, faster and can be customized for each patient. "3D printing has changed the way we measure patients, because we can measure them remotely with a 3D scanner," explains Valentine Delbruel. "But this kind of production requires plastic filament, which is currently produced in Europe. But this kind of production requires plastic filament, which is currently produced in Europe. When Handicap International saw the problems the team faced, they asked themselves whether it would be possible to continue using 3D printing, using recycled local plastic materials, if possible. The traditional production of braces by thermoforming is time-consuming and expensive (©Valentine Delbruel)Thanks to 3D printers, it is possible to process and clean the waste with recycled plastic. "In many African countries, waste collection is a paid service. It is often a luxury for low-income families, and this lack of public service leads to large-scale plastic pollution in the natural environment. If we can turn plastic waste into a resource for the home and at the same time meet the need for access to healthcare, it is a double win."
However, the scientific and technical problems caused by the reuse of regenerative plastic are not so easy to solve. "The two main problems are the printing and durability of the recycling material. On the other hand, the Leology characteristics 1 of the material is studied. At the same time, once the shape is molded, the final material must be "different polymers. If you do, it's not easy, "says a doctoral student student. "The waste in the country we are studying is not necessarily the same as the home country. For example, I first tested food packaging, but during the mission in Togo, there is almost no food packaging. We have noticed mainly for polypropylene (PP) and daily necessities made by polyethylene telephalate (PET).
Plastic garbage becomes a family resource. (© Valentine Delbruel) < Span> However, the scientific and technical issues that the recycled plastic reuse is not so easy to solve. "The two main problems are the printing and durability of the recycling material. On the other hand, the Leology characteristics 1 of the material is studied. At the same time, once the shape is molded, the final material must be "different polymers. If you do, it's not easy, "says a doctoral student student. "The waste in the country we are studying is not necessarily the same as the home country. For example, I first tested food packaging, but during the mission in Togo, there is almost no food packaging. We have noticed mainly for polypropylene (PP) and daily necessities made by polyethylene telephalate (PET).
Plastic garbage becomes a family resource. (© Valentine Delbruel) However, the scientific and technical issues that the recycled plastic reuse is not so easy to solve. "The two main problems are the printing and durability of the recycling material. On the other hand, the Leology characteristics 1 of the material is studied. At the same time, once the shape is molded, the final material must be "different polymers. If you do, it's not easy, "says a doctoral student student. "The waste in the country we are studying is not necessarily the same as the home country. For example, I first tested food packaging, but during the mission in Togo, there is almost no food packaging. We have noticed mainly for polypropylene (PP) and daily necessities made by polyethylene telephalate (PET).
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Plastic garbage becomes a family resource. (© Valentine Delbruel)
Valentine Delbruel knows that she can rely on the scientific expertise of her three laboratories (the MatéIS laboratory on materials structure and properties, the IMP laboratory specializing in the development and characterization of polymer materials, and the LamCoS laboratory specializing in contact and structural mechanics), but the PhD student in Applied Sciences has the important task of staying as close to the field as possible to generate useful solutions for Handicap International's teams and patients. "We used the accelerated ageing climate chamber at INSA Strasbourg 2 to test the resistance of recycled materials in African climatic conditions (temperature, humidity and UV exposure). At the same time, we also designed a test bench 3 that reproduces the movements of walking, so that we can now investigate the fatigue strength of the prosthesis under cyclic stress. We can carry out tests on prostheses printed at scale 1 with the same 3D printer used by the NGO.
Laboratory tests with a 3D printer (©Valentine Delbruel)
It is still difficult to use materials from recycling plants because of the impurities they contain. It is possible to print recycled materials in France, but the quality of the African deposits is not yet sufficient. That is why, in the final year of his thesis, he is interested in recycling orthopedic plate scraps that arise when thermoforming prosthetics and orthotics. These are high-quality materials that are currently thrown away. Recycling this allows us to use less new materials and save natural resources. It is interesting to study how many times a material can recycle its mechanical properties in order to come up with solutions that are as circular as possible, "concludes Valentine Delbruel.
The doctoral student will submit the results of his research at the end of September 2024. By that time, he hopes to be able to provide as much information as possible to NGOs so that they can offer solutions to field teams and patients in low-income and conflict areas.
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If you want to know more about Valentine Delbruel, please see her blog: https://fondation. groupe- nota. fr/blogsValentine's Delbruel's dissertation is part of the "Innovation for Human", which is jointly carried out by handicap International and INSA Lyon. For more information, see https://www. groupe- nota. fr/nos-actualites/chhaire-innovation-humanity-entRettienteSes.
[1] Leology is a field of mechanics that studies the resistance of material for stress and deformation. [2] C o-research with INSA Strasbourg Vansan Steiner [3] Valantine Delbruelu's dissertation includes two finals projects by students in the Department of Machinery Engineering. One is related to resistance in African climate conditions (Yugo Rajoa), and the other is about the construction of a test bench that reproduces walking movements (Abdelafman Abush).
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Using a machine in the Innovation Factory Fabrabo, you will create a "L game" devised by psychologist Edward de Bono and learn about experimental plastic recycling methods. At the end of the workshop, everyone can take their games back. This year's Fête de La Science focuses on the theme of climate change, which is a central interest in citizens of the present and the future. The Innovation Factory, who participates in this nationwide event for the first time, has opened the doors of facilities in Wil Albanne and Santettienne from October 7 to 14, 2022, focusing on plastic recycling, waste recycling, and aqua ponix. Perform activities that are applied. Using Fabrabo's machine (laser cutter, 3D printer, plastic sheet creation), he creates his own "L game" designed by psychologist Edward de Bono and learns experimental plastic recycling methods. At the end of the workshop, anyone can bring their own games back. Two times in total: 9:30 to 11:11: 00-11: 30
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In recent years, new polymer materials have appeared. They, which are derived from biology, provide options to replace conventional plastic. But are they really environmentally friendly? Valerie Massaldier, Polimar Material Engineering 1 Laboratory, is a c o-leader of the "Violope" project. This study, which was conducted in collaboration with GREDEG and Triangle's two labs, aims to clarify the disability of bioplastic development. Why aren't all disposable packaging (yet) bi o-plastic? Valerie Massaldier answers.
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What is bi o-based plastic and how is the plastic used for everyday packaging? "Bioplastic" refers to a partial or overall polymer manufactured from biomass. Plants or anima l-derived biopolimers can be obtained from various molecules, such as the casinin of the pudding, lactic acid extracted from corn starch, and chitosan extracted from shrimp shells. One is a mimic of petrochemical ingredients such as PE and PET, which accounts for most of our packages. These polimers can be obtained from oil and biomass. And there is a new "dro p-in" polymer that has never been produced from oil. These "groundbreaking" bio procurement polymers are often biodegradable. Specifically, there are only a few bioplas on the market. It is estimated that it is only 1 % to 2 % of the world production.
Why is such a “groundbreaking” material a interesting resource for the future? As the stock of fossil fuels is depleted, these materials promise independence from oil, which are not directly available in Europe. This is because our agriculture requires fuel and plant protection agriculture to extract ingredients from bi o-like corners. It can be imagined using this property, such as agricultural mult i-film, replacing polyethylene films that release relatively stable microplastics to the soil. < SPAN> In recent years, new polymer materials have appeared. They, which are derived from biology, provide options to replace conventional plastic. But are they really environmentally friendly? Valerie Massaldier, Polimar Material Engineering 1 Laboratory, is a c o-leader of the "Violope" project. This study, which was conducted in collaboration with GREDEG and Triangle's two labs, aims to clarify the disability of bioplastic development. Why aren't all disposable packaging (yet) bi o-plastic? Valerie Massaldier answers.
What is bi o-based plastic and how is the plastic used for everyday packaging? "Bioplastic" refers to a partial or overall polymer manufactured from biomass. Plants or anima l-derived biopolimers can be obtained from various molecules, such as the casinin of the pudding, lactic acid extracted from corn starch, and chitosan extracted from shrimp shells. One is a mimic of petrochemical ingredients such as PE and PET, which accounts for most of our packages. These polimers can be obtained from oil and biomass. And there is a new "dro p-in" polymer that has never been produced from oil. These "groundbreaking" bio procurement polymers are often biodegradable. Specifically, there are only a few bioplas on the market. It is estimated that it is only 1 % to 2 % of the world production.
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Why is such a “groundbreaking” material a interesting resource for the future? As the stock of fossil fuels is depleted, these materials promise independence from oil, which are not directly available in Europe. This is because our agriculture requires fuel and plant protection agriculture to extract ingredients from bi o-like corners. It can be imagined using this property, such as agricultural mult i-film, replacing polyethylene films that release relatively stable microplastics to the soil. In recent years, new polymer materials have appeared. They, which are derived from biology, provide options to replace conventional plastic. But are they really environmentally friendly? Valerie Massaldier, Polimar Material Engineering 1 Laboratory, is a c o-leader of the "Violope" project. This study, which was conducted in collaboration with GREDEG and Triangle's two labs, aims to clarify the disability of bioplastic development. Why aren't all disposable packaging (yet) bi o-plastic? Valerie Massaldier answers.
What is bi o-based plastic and how is the plastic used for everyday packaging? "Bioplastic" refers to a partial or overall polymer manufactured from biomass. Plants or anima l-derived biopolimers can be obtained from various molecules, such as the casinin of the pudding, lactic acid extracted from corn starch, and chitosan extracted from shrimp shells. One is a mimic of petrochemical ingredients such as PE and PET, which accounts for most of our packages. These polimers can be obtained from oil and biomass. And there is a new "dro p-in" polymer that has never been produced from oil. These "groundbreaking" bio procurement polymers are often biodegradable. Specifically, there are only a few bioplas on the market. It is estimated that it is only 1 % to 2 % of the world production.
Why is such a “groundbreaking” material a interesting resource for the future? As the stock of fossil fuels is depleted, these materials promise independence from oil, which are not directly available in Europe. This is because our agriculture requires fuel and plant protection agriculture to extract ingredients from bi o-like corners. It can be imagined using this property, such as agricultural mult i-film, replacing polyethylene films that release relatively stable microplastics to the soil.
Why isn't such a bioplastic developed wider? As part of the Bioloop project, two student trainees studied obstacles that would hinder the development of poly lactic acid (PLA), a substitute for food wrapping. The problem seems to be on the economic and marketing aspects. Benjamin Sunday, a fifth year student at the Department of Materials, first examined the PLA recycling. He was able to show that the PLA was a polymer that is easy to recycle. From a technical point of view, the PLA is recycled, but for consumers, the yellowing plastic is a deteriorated material and can harm health. As a result, marketing staff may be reluctant to reuse these materials that are rarely recognized by consumers. On the other hand, the bi o-based polymer has not yet been developed and is limited to niche applications. It cannot be incorporated into the conventional recycling channel and is regarded as a "destroyer."
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- So, isn't the bi o-based plastic not as environmental as it looks? Currently, b i-based packages made from poly lactic acid (PLA) protect the "material stock" supplied to the industry, and more end of life (spent products (spent products) rather than petroleum plastic. Life is short). Recently, fruit juice manufacturer Yumin has put a PLA bottle on the market, but it was subject to tax because the material used did not meet the current recycling infrastructure. In fact, these materials are facing a kind of paradox that companies want to do well by using b i-based materials, but have not yet accepted them. The recycling contractor is waiting for plastic to be widely used by market officials before making a profitable recycling. But can the PLA development can lead to the development of recycling channels that meet the PLA? Rare Barbow, a tw o-year student in the Bioloop project, is studying this issue.
- For bioplastics to have a virtuous circle, a transition to a circular economy is necessary. What about a waste law that sets a target of 100% recycling of plastics by 2025? It is clear that these disruptive materials must really emerge to achieve economies of scale. The widespread use of these new polymers is technically and economically not feasible unless they are recyclable. It is difficult to switch to a specific route unless there is an economic interest to develop them as part of a circular economy. This is the opinion of economists that should guide the direction of new polymer research. In any case, a sustainable approach is to reduce the production and consumption of plastics, whether from biomass or from oil.
- Laboratories of Biosourced New Polymers for a Circular Economy The Bioloop project (a PRIME-MITI project of the CNRS) is carried out in three laboratories: Polymer Materials Engineering (INSA Lyon/ Lyon 1/CNRS), the Law, Economics and Management Research Group (GREDEG) and the Triangle Laboratory (ENS Lyon/CNRS/Sciences Po Lyon/ Lyon 2/ Jean Monnet). ▪️ More information: https://miti. cnrs. fr/projet-multi-quipe/bioloop/
- [1] Polymeric Materials Engineering - IMP (INSA Lyon/ Lyon 1/CNRS)
