Evaluation of degradation of Polyethylene Mulching in soil

• Grant number: 24/06221-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: June 01, 2024
• End date: May 31, 2025
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Chemical Engineering
• Agreement: BRASKEM
• Principal Investigator: Telma Teixeira Franco
• Grantee: Júlia de Almeida Cobra
• Host Institution: Núcleo Interdisciplinar de Planejamento Energético (NIPE). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Company: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Núcleo Interdisciplinar de Planejamento Energético (NIPE)
• Associated research grant: 21/05251-8 - Proposal for the creation of the Plasticulture Engineering Centre, AP.PCPE

Abstract

This research project aims to investigate the properties physical-mechanics of PE films applied to agricultural soils over time. Toavoid risks of contamination by microplastics in the soil we will analyze possible changes in the films and correlate them with the factors that induce such changes.GOALS:Investigate the physical-mechanical properties of PE mulching in agricultural fields, over time and correlate to the physical properties,soil chemicals.