C10, M74
Advanced Service Available
DETERMINATION OF BIO CONTENT IN BIOBASED MATERIALS
Innovations and Benefits
Product promotion, labeling process, export compliance regulations.
Use
Analyses of biobased products: bioplastics, biofuels, biocosmetics, agrifood products.
The relative abundances of the three carbon isotopes (12C, 13C and 14C) vary in nature due to processes of biological assimilation of carbon by plants and to chemical-physical processes such as the dissolution of atmospheric carbon dioxide in water. ENEA services provides the determination of 14C and 13C content in biobased products.
The analytical technique is based on the extraction of carbon element from the sample by combustion. Based on the ASTM D6866-18, the activity of 14C is measured to determine the ratio between the "bio" fraction (modern fraction which is enriched in 14C) and the fossil fraction (from petroleum which is depleted in 14C). 13C content is measured to determine the origin of the raw materials used for the manufacturing of the biobased products and it provide support information to the measurement of the bio-content.
Applications and ongoing Activities
Activities as part of the "Traceability" project by Emilia-Romagna Region within the regional High Technology Network - Traceability Laboratory.
Collaboration with packaging industries and universities.
CUSTOM Thanks to its flexibility, the service can be adjusted to different needs and contexts
“If you are interested in this technology/service, please send a message to eneaperlinnovazione@enea.it, by specifying the title of the technology/service of your interest, the reason for your request and your contacts or the contacts of a person from your organization/company.
