PT ZONE: Biopolymers & Renewable Materials
Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) is a renewable reinforcing fiber material derived from wood or other biomass. More (+)
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Metabolix, ADM End Telles Joint Venture
1/27/2012Plastics Technology
The world of biopolymers got a jolt last month when Metabolix Inc., Cambridge, Mass., and the Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), Decatur, Ill., announced the end of the Telles LLC joint venture for producing PHA biopolymer, effective Feb. 8.
Nano-Cellulose Fibers: Renewable Reinforcemens for Plastics1/9/2012Plastics Technology
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) is a renewable reinforcing fiber material derived from wood or other biomass.
Biobased Resins Score in Auto Applications1/4/2012Plastics Technology
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Two renewably sourced engineering resins from DuPont Performance Polymers, Wilmington, Del., were featured at the 2011 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards in November.
Sustainability: It Will Change Your Business...If It Hasn't Already12/28/2011Plastics Technology
Do you have a sustainability officer yet? You might need one. It's probably even more likely that your customers have one, and you will have to pay attention to them if you want to continue to supply them with plastic parts or products.
NPE 2012: The Big Picture--Themes for Growth at the Big Show12/28/2011Plastics Technology
In the March issue of Plastics Technology we will report on new technology to be unveiled at the giant show, which for the first time will be held at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., April 1-5, 2012.
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Biopolymers & Renewable Materials
These are a class of materials that are generated from renewable natural sources, are often biodegradable, sometimes compostable and not toxic to produce. They can be produced by biological systems such as plants, or chemically synthesized from sugars or starch.
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