Car manufacturers are reluctant to use bioplastics. There is a lack of experience with them. A research project has now compared bio-based PAs with fossil PAs.

Bio-based PA is produced from castor oil seeds, among other things.

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The life cycle assessment of FRP metal components is often moderate. This can be improved by using bioplastics and natural fibers.

As a demonstrator for the bio-hybrid components, a composite beam with an integrated metal insert with an omega profile (left) was manufactured. This was connected to the bio-FRP and a rib structure made from the bio-injection molding compound was molded on (right).

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PHACT S1000P (scPHA) is a new biodegradable resin certified for industrial and home composting.

Semi-Crystalline PHA Biopolymer

Sustainability is also increasingly in demand for technical applications. More environmentally friendly PA variants are now available on the market.

Sustainability is also in increasing demand in technical applications.

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Polyamides with Higher Sustainability

SA-Dynamics develops bio-based and biodegradable insulation materials from aerogel fibers to set new benchmarks in sustainable building practices.

Dr.-Ing. Christian Schwotzer (CFO), Dr.-Ing. Sascha Schriever (CEO), Dr.-Ing. Jens Hofer (COO) and Maximilian Mohr (CTO) (from left to right)

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PLA is rarely used in technical applications. The polymer is considered to be very sensitive to hydrolysis. A research project is now showing just how much.

Disposable cutlery and packaging are a classic area of application for PLA. In more demanding areas, however, the biopolymer is only used very rarely.

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Bioworks has developed a fabric called PlaX that blends cotton with plant-based Luminy polylactic acid (PLA), derived from sugarcane.

The new Bioworks’ PlaX towel is made of a blend of cotton and Luminy PLA bioplastics.

Sustainable Textiles thanks to Polylactic Acid

CJ Biomaterials Completes Trials of New PHACT PHA Grade for use by Straw Manufacturers Seeking Marine Degradability Certification

PHACT CB0400A is a PHA-based compound developed for use by straw manufacturers seeking marine degradability certification.

Compounds Seeking Marine Degradability

North American Braskem CEO Mark Nikolich explains his plastics vision for 2030 concerning bioplastics and renewable chemicalsand describes the political interplay of regulations from an international perspective.

Surprise puzzle in the Braskem working landscape. The motif in the center is unknown. 

A visit to the new Innovation Center in Boston

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Biodegradability tests take a lot of time in the development of bioplastics. A project now shows how these can be accelerated.

 To speed up the tests, Aimplas examined various factors that are particularly relevant to the degradation process.

Faster Degradation, Faster Development

Without additives, most plastics would be pretty useless. Fossil-based compounds dominated for a long time, but now there are more and more bio-based alternatives.

Biogenic additives could prove to be building blocks for a greener future for plastics.

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Auxiliary Materials on the Way  to a Greener Future

For two days, Aimplas hosted the second edition of the International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector in Valencia.

One hundred professionals discuss the obstacles and opportunities of bioplastics at the second edition of the International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector.

Specialists Talk about Biotechnology and Sustainability

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Arburg Plastic Freeforming is predestined for the additive manufacturing of medtech components. The associated Freeformer-type additive manufacturing systems process the same plastic pellets that are used in injection molding. That makes the open systems very economical to use.

In the AKF process, resorbable original materials such a plate-implants similar to bone, can be manufactured. They are gradually replaced by endogenous tissue

Medical Product Manufacturers Are Processing Original Materials Using the Freeformer

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New Possibilities for Use  in the Human Body

Founded in 1960, Chem-Trend is a leading global manufacturer of process chemical specialties with a main focus on high-performance mold release agents. Chem-Trend develops mold release agents used for the production of molded components made of composites, rubber, thermoplastics, or polyurethane, die lubricants for application in the die casting industry, as well as purging compounds and inside and outside tyre paints. In addition, Chem-Trend manufactures specialized ancillary products, such as mold maintenance products, mold cleaners and mold sealers for the individual industries.

Chem-Trend (Deutschland) GmbH 

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CJ Biomaterials and Revelop Received Red Dot Design Award

CJ Biomaterials and Revelop have been recognized with the German 2023 Red Dot Design Award for its PHA Head-Up Toothbrush.

CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has been recognized with the prestigious German 2023 Red Dot Design Award for its PHA Head-Up Toothbrush, developed in collaboration with Revelop, an eco-friendly design specialist.

Made with a blend of industrially compostable polylactic acid (PLA) and PHA, rather than petroleum-based plastic, the toothbrush has an enhanced environmental profile and was selected as the winner in the “Sustainable” category within the Design Concept discipline in the awards program.

Derived from nature and produced sustainably, PHAs can be used as building blocks to replace and improve the functional characteristics of a broad range of polymers in the production of finished goods or as starting points for sustainable chemistry. PHAs work well as modifiers to other polymers or biopolymers and can be used to increase bio-based content, accelerate biodegradation and improve the functional properties of resins and finished products. As one of only a few companies that are capable of mass-producing PHA, CJ Biomaterials is committed to impactful action delivering eco-friendly solutions with its extensive PHA technology platform.

The PHA Head-Up Toothbrush features an 8° angled brush head, which allows the toothbrush to efficiently dry and remain hygienic and bacteria-free, even when resting on a surface—also eliminating the need for a separate toothbrush holder or sterilizer, further contributing to its sustainability features.

“We hope recognition in the Red Dot Design Award will help to promote the advantages of PHA and accelerate the commercialization of PHA-based products by demonstrating the versatility of its applications in various end products,” says Max Senechal, Chief Commercial Officer of CJ Biomaterials.

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Developed with a blend of industrially compostable PLA and PHA, the PHA Head-Up Toothbrush was selected as the winner in the sustainability category.

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