Biopolymers
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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Biobased, High-Performance Aliphatic Nylon 46
DSM’s Stanyl B-MB 100% biobased version of the company’s flagship Stanyl 46 and said to be an ‘industry-first launch’ of a biobased high-temperature nylon.
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PP Made with Renewable Feedstock for Highly-Sensitive Frozen Food Packaging
Borealis’ Bornewables PP enabled ‘first’ PP ice cream brand made with renewable feedstock.
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Avantium and Carlsberg Take Next Step in Commercialization of PEF
Carlsberg signs offtake agreement with Avantium to secure fixed volume of the latter’s 100% plant-based PEF for various packaging applications.
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100% Cellulose Film Resin Adopted by Restaurant Chain for Take-Out Packaging
Woodly and film converter Amerplast have applied the novel material to commercialization of heat-sealed sandwich bags.
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Fratelli Guzzini Selects Sustainable Styrenics from Ineos Styrolution
The styrenics used in the drinkware are based on biomass balanced styrene produced by BASF
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