Biopolymers
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.
Read MoreAvantium 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.
Read MoreGenomatica 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.
Read MorePET-Like Bioplastic from Biomass
Switzerland’s EPFL School of Basic Sciences have developed a biomass derived plastic that is similar to PET.
Read More50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting
Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.
Read MoreCJ 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)
Read MoreExpanded Line of Starch-Based Compostable Resins
Green Dot Bioplastics Terratek BD line has added new grades for single-use and packaging applications.
Read MoreMelt 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.
Read MoreBiobased, 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.
Read MorePP 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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