Biopolymers

Additives

Biobased PHA Enhances PVC Processing & Performance

Metabolix, Inc., Cambridge, Mass., has developed a series of biobased PHA copolymers that act as impact modifiers, flexibilizers, and processing aids for rigid and flexible PVC.

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Biopolymers

Lots More Choices in PHA Biopolymers

One factor limiting growth of biopolymers has been relatively few sources of supply.

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Biopolymers

Weyerhaeuser & Ford Develop Cellulose-Fiber TP Composites for Automotive

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Forestry products producer Weyerhaeuser in Federal Way, Wash., has introduced a proprietary, patent-pending thermoplastic composite with cellulose-fiber reinforcement derived from wood.

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sustainability

Meredian Starts Up World’s Largest PHA Biopolymer Plant

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Biopolymer manufacturer Meredian, Inc., Bainbridge, Ga., recently started up what is believed to the world’s largest production facility for PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate). At full production, the plant is capable of annual output of about 600 million lb.

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Biopolymers

Flexible Package Takes Aim at Rigid Containers

Leading sheet processor Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill., made three announcements during October’s Pack Expo International show in Chicago.

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Biopolymers

MGP Bioplastics Launches High-Heat Biodegradable Resin

The Bioplastics Div.of MGP Ingredients, Inc., Atchinson, Kan., has expanded its portfolio of Terratek renewable-content plastics with a new line of biodegradable compounds.

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Blow Molding

Novel Materials Stretch Process Capabilities

The potential for new or unusual materials to broaden the application potential of standard plastics processes was explored in a number of papers at April’s SPE ANTEC conference in Orlando, Fla.

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Elastomers

Two Partnerships to Produce Biobased Butadiene

Last month saw the formation of two partnerships to produce biobased butadiene.

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Biopolymers

Metabolix Finds New Production Partner for Mirel PHA Biopolymer

Metabolix, Inc., Cambridge, Mass., and has signed a letter of intent to make its Mirel biopolymer resin at Antibioticos, S.A.in Leon, Spain.

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Biopolymers

Algae/PP Hybrid Can Be Thermoformed

Algae and plastics do mix—that’s the message to be delivered at the upcoming Pack Expo, Oct. 28-31 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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Plastics Size Reduction