This project aims to design an efficient and decentralized pathway for micronizing hemp and pelletizing it with a biopolymer resin. The goal is to create a modular system that can be used in hemp farming areas, ultimately decreasing shipment costs, reducing transport emissions, and improving the utilization of hemp in biopolymer resins for food packaging applications. Utilizing hemp fibers can be difficult and costly, and this project seeks to address that by transforming hemp into a more compact and easily transportable form. Economic feasibility, Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), competitor analysis, and safety are key considerations. The project aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in scaling a decentralized system to improve efficiency for bioplastic manufacturing.
Team Members:
Allison Simpson
Adeola Folorunso
Charlotte Paton
Mallika khurana
Samantha Mckelvey
Industry Partner:
Oligomaster
Advisor:
Dr. Li Xi
Dr. Shelir Ebrahimi