Biopolymers
Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Polyesters
Beyond PET, PBT and their analogues, development of polyester chemistry led to unsaturated thermosetting resins, copolyester thermoplastic elastomers, liquid-crystal polymers and, most recently, biopolymers.
Read More
NatureWorks and IMA Step-Up Testing of Compostable Coffee Pod
Initial filling tests at IMA’ lab on K-Cyo based on NatureWorks’ low-carbon Ingeo PLA accelerate based on promising results.
Read More
Bioplastics Family Gets Increasing Play in Luxury Cosmetics Applications
Finland’s Sulapac eco-startup founded by two female biochemists specializing in biomaterials has been steadily making inroads with companies like Chanel.
Read More
Industrial Hemp Materials Supplier and Plastic Recycler, Compounder and Distributor in Joint Development Venture
Heartland and Ravago Collaborate on Next-Generation Plastics
Read More
SABIC, Mars Petcare and Huhtamaki Extend Collaboration to Wet Pet Food Packaging
The Sheba brand’s packaging will be based on certified circular PP.
Read More
NatureWorks to Open New Headquarters and Advanced Biopolymers R&D Facility
R&D center to include state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to fermentation research and new application development for Ingeo PLA.
Read More
New Family of Bioplastics Boast Property Retention as well as Degradability and Recyclability
U.K. and U.S university research team have developed both a stretchable rubber like plastic as well as a tough but ductile one.
Read More
First Commercially Available Chemically Recycled Bioplastic
Total Corbion PLA has launched Luminy rPLA, said to be the world’s first.
Read More
What Were the Big Themes in Plastics in 2021?
What stands out in our coverage over the past year? Five main themes are unmistakable, and—spoiler alert!—Recycling was the biggest headliner.
Read More
Printed Polymers that Change Shape Once in a Predefined Way When Heated?
Fraunhofer’s new 4D Printing technology can shrink printed objects up to 63%.
Read More