Biopolymers
Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Vehicles, Electronics, Packaging & Medical
Material suppliers have been stepping up with resins and additives for the ‘circular economy,’ ranging from mechanically or chemically recycled to biobased content.
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ADM and LG Chem Launch Two Joint Ventures for U.S. PLA Production
The companies aim to produce 330.7 million/lbs of lactic acid and 165.3 million/lbs of PLA.
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Why (and What) You Need to Dry
Other than polyolefins, almost every other polymer exhibits some level of polarity and therefore can absorb a certain amount of moisture from the atmosphere. Here’s a look at some of these materials, and what needs to be done to dry them.
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Avantium Signs Offtake Agreements on PEF with AmBev and LVMH Group
AmBev with use PEF for the bottles of its soft drinks portfolio while LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics will use PEF for its cosmetics packaging.
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Genomatica and Aquafil Start Pre-Commercial Plant-Based Nylon 6 Production
Quantities available for evaluation in nylon applications ranging from yarns for textile and carpet to engineering thermoplastics.
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PET-Like Bioplastic from Biomass
Switzerland’s EPFL School of Basic Sciences have developed a biomass derived plastic that is similar to PET.
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50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting
Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.
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CJ Bio’s Amorphous PHA Demonstrates Excellent Biodegradability in Marine environment
The tests of the bioplastic, a semi-crystalline PHA and a PLA were conducted by the national Korean testing agency (KCL)
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Expanded Line of Starch-Based Compostable Resins
Green Dot Bioplastics Terratek BD line has added new grades for single-use and packaging applications.
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Melt Flow Rate Testing–Part 1
Though often criticized, MFR is a very good gauge of the relative average molecular weight of the polymer. Since molecular weight (MW) is the driving force behind performance in polymers, it turns out to be a very useful number.
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