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• New Invention from ITMO: Materials Biodegradability Testing

  ITMO scientists have suggested a system capable of testing materials for biodegradability. Their invention is a multistep installation that can detect the time and exact percentage of decomposition of various samples such as disposable tableware, coffee cups, or plastic bags. In the future, the system may become the foundation for a national biodegradability certification system in Russia.

  09.08.2024

• For the Benefit of the Environment: ITMO Specialists Develop Biodegradable Food Packaging and Nutritious Plant-Based Food

  Specialists from ITMO University’s School of Biotechnology and Cryogenic Systems work on a wide range of projects that are highly promising for the refrigeration, food, and waste processing industries. For instance, at the moment the scientists at the Faculty of Food Biotechnologies and Engineering are developing biodegradable coatings and packaging for food products and working on the creation of food products for different consumer categories, including vegetarians and vegans. The latter two projects are headed by Natalia Yakovchenko, senior lecturer at ITMO University. ITMO.NEWS spoke to Prof. Yakovchenko to find out more about the research, its relevance, and the environmental component. 

  01.06.2020