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Biodegradability testing

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Consultant Environmental risk management / Biopolymers

We are committed to support the research and development of next-generation polymers tailored for the plastics and chemical sectors. Avecom has more than 30 years of expertise in optimizing microbial

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Avecom

Company Established Year

Since 1995

Who is this solution for

Business, Govt

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Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

Europe

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Product description

ASTM D5988-18 - Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in Soil

This test method covers determination under laboratory conditions of the degree and rate of aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials, including formulation additives, in contact with soil.

ASTM D5988-18 is designed to measure the biodegradability of plastic materials relative to a reference material in an aerobic environment.

This ASTM test method is equivalent to ISO 17556.

OECD 301F - Ready Biodegradability in an Aerobic Aqueous Medium (Manometric Respirometry)

The OECD 301F test permits the screening of chemicals for ready biodegradability in an aerobic aqueous medium.

The OECD 301F test quickly assesses if a material is readily broken down in water using oxygen.

This closed bottle test measures how much oxygen gets used up during biodegradation over 28 days.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

Lab-scale tests offer numerous advantages, revolutionizing the way we understand and address pollution challenges. By conducting these tests, we can swiftly identify degradation patterns of pollutants across various remediation techniques, all within a relatively short timeframe. This enables us to select the most appropriate and tailored remediation strategy for your specific needs.

Moreover, we optimize crucial process parameters, maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. The benefits are significant—lowering overall costs and increasing certainty in achieving the desired final outcome.

About the Company

Avecom's expertise, which has been actively expanding through 30 years of applied industry-aimed research, is focused on microbial processes in two key areas: waste stream valorization & remediation. Both in B2B projects for enterprises of all sizes, nationally and internationally, as well as in more than 15 EU funded projects, our lab to demo scale infrastructure and our expert team have developed products, applications and technology at the forefront of effective environmental agency and the quest for a circular bioeconomy.

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