1. Bioplastics Sustaining a Marine EnvironmentSuresh D. Pillai

2. 21st Century RealityHarnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 3. 21st Century RealityHarnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 4. IS THIS ACCEPTABLE?Harnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 5. We have no place to hide!!Food Safety & Food QualityEnvironmental QualityONE-HEALTHPublic HealthAnimal HealthHarnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 6. Plastics Have Changed Our Lives!Harnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 7. The Need is Urgent High Performance and multi-functional plastics Plastics that can degrade in land and water Plastics made from agricultural wastesHarnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 8. BioplasticsEnvironment (Soil, water, compost Marine, sediment)Microbial Degradation Polymer chains with Susceptible linkages CO2 + H2O + cell biomassHarnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 9. Bioplastics Bio-based content Made from renewable biomass sources Vegetable fats & oils Starch-based (corn, potato, tree-based cellulose) Biodegradable under defined conditions Properties similar to traditional petroleum based plastics Bioplas Harnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 10. Technology Driving Bioplastics Electron Beam TechnologyHarnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 11. We already have the capabilityHarnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 12. Bioplastic Industry value: ~ 3 $ billion Demand (thousand metric tons)116242North America Western Europe320Asia/Pacific 347Harnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyondOther Regions 13. Bioplastic Industry Growth Areas Global Bioplastic Production Capacity (%) 4.9 3.5Asia South America46.3Europe 45.1North AmericaEuropean Bioplastics, 2013 Harnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond 14. Technology Transfer Training and are Key!Harnessing E-Beam and X-Ray Technologies to Clean, Heal, and Feed the World , and beyond