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- Issue 03 | 2020
PA5X - a sustainable alternative solution
Cathay Biotech, Shanghai, China, is a high-tech enterprise specializing in synthetic biology, biomaterial research and biomanufacturing on a commercial scale. Cathay manufactures polyamides that are ... - Issue 03 | 2019
The bioplastics handbook for injection molders
T his article is an excerpt of “The bioplastics handbook for injection molders”, created and published by Green Dot Bioplastics (Emporia, Kansas, USA), edited by Michael Thielen. Download the full ... - Issue 03 | 2019
Single-use cutlery & food containers
Compostable, high-heat stable, food-contact safe, easy to process - Issue 03 | 2019
Optimizing PLA for injection moulding
Founded in 2014, Arctic Biomaterials Oy (ABM) from Tampere, Finland is now divided into two segments: Medical materials and Technical materials. - Issue 03 | 2018
Dimensional stability of injection moulded bioplastics
During processing plastics, there are different fundamental factors that influence the quality of a component. A key factor for the injection moulding process is the dimensional stability. This ... - Issue 03 | 2017
Biobased PA 6.10 compounds
BIO-FED specialises in marketing biodegradable and biobased plastics. Until now the Cologne, Germany based company’s activities were centred primarily on products for film applications and ... - Issue 03 | 2017
Engineering bioplastic breakthrough
Eastman introduced a new versatile, cellulose-based thermoplastic for injection moulding - Issue 03 | 2016
Wall thickness dependent flow characteristics of bioplastics
For the plastics industry, the component weight is of critical importance for the material costs. A good way to keep it light-weight is to produce components with low wall thickness. Reducing the ... - Issue 03 | 2016
Injection molding of wood-plastic composites
While everyone knows wood-plastic composites (WPC) e. g. for decking and fencing, now a wider range of material options for WPC formulations are opening new opportunities for molders. - Issue 03 | 2016
Injection molding of PLA cutlery
Disposable plastic items are typically made out of two types of plastics: polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS). Plastic utensils, in particular, are highly regarded for the affordability and ... - Issue 03 | 2015
New light mountaineering shoes made with bio-PA 4.10
Royal DSM (Heerlen, The Netherlands) recently announced that its high performance biobased EcoPaXX® polyamide 4.10 has been chosen for the Edging Chassis of an innovative new mountaineering shoe from ... - Issue 03 | 2015
New heat resistant blend for thin wall injection mouldings
While the demand for biodegradable packaging continues to rise, injection molders are still facing challenges to process these type of polymers, especially when it comes to very thin wall packaging. - Issue 03 | 2015
PHA - a game changer for marine plastic pollution?
MHG’s emergence onto the world stage as the premier manufacturer of PHA biopolymers (polyhydroxyalkanoates) came full circle this spring when Belgium’s Vinçotte International awarded its first ever ... - Issue 03 | 2015
Biodegradable materials for micro-irrigation systems
FAO results published in the “World agriculture: towards 2015/2030” study, show the global increase of crops irrigated area. The study suggests that the irrigated area in the 1997 – 1999 period was ... - Issue 03 | 2015
Bioplastics injection moulding Closing the knowledge gap in bioplastics injection moulding operations
Bioplastics – sustainability top, processing capabilities flop. Numerous companies, upon deciding to substitute bioplastics for petrobased plastics, have had to face up to this or similar conclusions. - Issue 03 | 2015
New PLA formulations to replace ABS
NatureWorks (Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA) announced in late April the availability of new ABS replacement formulations that clearly demonstrate PLA based Ingeo™ resins have evolved into a practical ... - Issue 03 | 2014
The blend makes the difference
Selectively optimizing the material properties of bioplastics - Issue 03 | 2014
Injection moulding of PTT
Combining the benefits of renewability with processing and performance advantages - Issue 03 | 2013
Liquid wood and more…
Founded in 1998, TECNARO GmbH develops, produces and markets bio-based and biodegradable compounds. Focusing on thermoplastic compounds made from renewable resources like lignin, cellulose, natural ... - Issue 03 | 2013
Pitcher with separate bamboo handle
Well Water (Reeuwijk, The Netherlands) recently announced that the patented and stylish Well Jug pitcher with its crystal clear Ingeo bioplastic pitcher and removable bamboo handle is now being made ... - Issue 03 | 2013
Not only for film making
Six years ago BASF launched the compostable plastic ecovio® – which is biodegradable as defined by EN 13432 and based to a large extent on renewable resources. - Issue 03 | 2012
PLA meets Rayon
Tough PLA compounds reinforced with cellulose rayon for injection moulding - Issue 03 | 2012
Innovative toothbrush and more
In research projects shared with the West Saxony High School Zwickau and the Technical University Chemnitz (both Germany), mould maker ZAHORANSKY GmbH Formen- und Werkzeugbau in Rothenkirchen, ... - Issue 03 | 2012
Sunglasses and more … Cellulose derivatives for demanding injection moulding applications
WinGram Industry CO., LTD is a polymer resin supplier that was founded in Hong Kong in 1998. Since the very beginning the company has produced traditional cellulose acetate materials among others for ... - Issue 03 | 2010
Bio-Moulding and Design
A major driver for our collaborative activities, which we have named Bio-Moulding and Design, is our perception that many bio-based plastics - similar to but partly different from the currently known ... - Issue 03 | 2010
Award Winning PHA Based Compound
At the recent International Congress on Bio-based Plastics and Composites, the first prize of the Innovation Award for Bio - based Material and Application of the Year 2010 was awarded to PROGANIC® ...