Mexico-European Union Forum: Transforming Sargasso into an Opportunity
Mara Lezama, Governor of Quintana Roo (Mexico) during her visit to the POPLAC stand at FORO, where she was chatting with our research director Ana Blasco.
CANCUN, July 19, 2024 - Cancun hosts the Mexico-European Union National Forum, a key event to explore how to turn sargassum into an opportunity. More than 40 companies specialized in the use of this marine material participate in the meeting to comprehensively address this persistent phenomenon that demands global attention. POPLAC is one of them, where it presented its SARPLAC brand, specializing in panels and construction materials developed from sargassum instead of posidonia or rice straw.
We convert marine plant waste into a sustainable and efficient building material
The sea periodically deposits tons of posidonia and sargassum on many coasts of the planet.
From this organic waste, POPLAC DEVELOPMENT has succeeded in developing the formula for manufacturing building materials with excellent technical performance.
This new line of materials will undoubtedly be a future reference for a sector that demands more efficient materials every day.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
SUSTAINABLE
COMPETITIVE
We promote the circular economy.
The future of construction lies in sustainability and the use of new building materials that contribute to the circular economy.
POPLAC DEVELPMENT was born with the aim of creating new building materials with improved, sustainable and in line with the environmental demands of society.
In addition, digitization and the implementation of innovative technologies in the construction process are essential to achieve greater energy efficiency and reduce waste generation Sustainable construction is not only beneficial for the environment, but can also generate long-term economic savings by lowering building operating costs.
It is important to note that this transition to a more sustainable model requires collaboration among all stakeholders: from designers to material suppliers and even local and national governments . Only by working together we can create a future where buildings are respectful towards our planet, without compromising its functionality or aesthetics.
In other words, a commitment to a more environmentally responsible construction is not only necessary but urgent if we want to guarantee a livable tomorrow for our future generations.
Environmental CO2 capture
The industrial manufacture of the material requires a carbonation process that causes an absorption of CO2, converting Poplac Development´ products into net CO2 absorbers.
Therefore, it can be assured that the use of our products helps to reduce the carbon footprint.
It is our responsibility as a company to contribute to a sustainable future for generations to come. Therefore, all our production processes are designed with environmental criteria in mind and we promote eco-friendly practices among our employees and customers. We are convinced that every small action can make a big difference when it comes to caring for our planet.
Efficient research
Poplac Development's development team, headed by researcher Ana Blasco, is made up of scientists and technicians with extensive experience and expertise in the production of new products made from organic waste
Poplac Development's laboratories and offices are located at the University of Valencia's Science Park. A privileged location in terms of technical equipment and facilities.
This whole working ecosystem is very favorable and conducive to creativity and innovation. As mentioned above, the team is made up of experts in different areas who work together with a common goal: to carry out innovative and disruptive projects.
In definitive, we are proud of the place where we are located as it provides us with all the necessary tools to continue advancing in our technological developments.
Being within the Science Park of the University of Valencia is synonymous with quality and excellence in research and innovation, and it has undoubtedly made and continues to make it possible for us to keep developing successful patents.
Excellent properties
The materials that can be developed from POPLAC DEVELOPMENT's patented formulations have excellent properties. The enhancement or reduction of the properties can be varied depending on the needs are required.
Mechanical property
The products manufactured with the POPLAC DEVELOPMENT formulation have a compression capacity of up to 40 MPa (407.88 kg/cm2) and bending capacity up to 10 MPa (101 MPa) (101.97 kg/cm2).
Pull-out resistance (resistance to being pulled out of the plate). An example would be the resistance of a picture hanging block to being pulled out), based on the UNE EN 13446 is 7.1 N/mm2 (72.40 kg/cm2).
Thermal property
In this sense, the thermal conductivity of the products manufactured with the POPLAC DEVELOPMENT formulation is 0.029 W/(m2-K).
Acoustics property
In this sense, products manufactured with the POPLAC DEVELOPMENTC formulation (in 4 cm walls) if provided with an external noise of 114-117 Db (within the frequency spectrum between 500-10,000Hz), the resulting internal noise is 62-71 Db.
Fireproof property
-A1 (NON-COMBUSTIBLE)
-S1 (DOES NOT PRODUCE FUMES)
-D0 (DOES NOT PRODUCE DROPS OR PARTICLES)
(does not produce droplets or particles when burned)
CO2 Sequestration.
As a reference we can say that 1 m2 of the products manufactured with the POPLAC DEVELOPMENT formulation absorbs 1006.72 g of CO2, which is approximately what 36 pine trees of the « piñonero » variety absorb in 1 year.
Reduces wave motion
Note: based on a specimen sample test of 100/100 mm, thickness of 13 mm and density of 800 kg/m3.
Formats
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SOLIDS
Poplac Devlopment has a patented formulation for the production of a wide variety of products in solid format. Depending on its organic origin, the product is called POPLAC ® (its organic raw material comes from posidonia waste), or SARPLAC ® (its raw material comes from sargassum waste).
The products that work in this type of format are:
- Interior panelling
- Interior partition walls and wall linings
- Ceiling panels under floor slabs
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PROJECTABLE
Poplac Devlopment has a patented formulation for the production of a wide variety of products in projectable format. . Depending on its organic origin the product is called POPROYEC ® (its organic raw material comes from posidonia waste), or SARPROYEC ® (its raw material comes from sargassum waste).
The applications for this type of format are mainly as a natural insulator or flame retardant.
