NREL of US Energy Dept. to plan conversion of lignin into valuable products

National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the US Energy Dept. suggests conversion of lignin into useful products. According to the researches of the group, a new method for upgrading this bio-based polymer into useful chemicals, fuels and materials has been researched. Lignin is an aromatic polymer found in cell wall of plants for making it strong. As depolymerization of this substance is not possible it cannot be employed for manufacturing of valuable products in its degraded form. That’s why the company is now planning to upgrade it directly into useful products.

Gregg Beckham, Senior Engineer at NREL stated that in general bio-refineries produce more lignin than requirement for conversion of cellulosic biomass into liquid fuel; the extra amount of lignin is used for power. The leftover amount of lignin is now being subjected for production of useful products through well planned strategies.

Know more about the deal here at – http://www.processingmagazine.com/articles/127835-us-researchers-highlight-possibilities-for-lignin-use

Research programs are also based upon the planning of using culture of organisms that utilize lignin; those organisms can be introduced into biological conversion process of the polymer. In this way, the heterogeneity of lignin can be overcome and various kinds of materials can be derived from lignocelluloses biomass. The value added products formed through lignin can involve low cost carbon fiber, thermoplastic elastomer and variety of fuels and chemicals.

Meredian Changes Its Executive Team

Meridian Inc., MHG, the private biopolymer developer is working to get some significant expansion. The PHA of this company achieved a lot with affirmative scale of production by Tata and Lyle; also, the products of the company are certified by FDA for biodegradability. Now the company is planning to change its executive group.
Now, Paul Pereira is the CEO and executive chairman to the Board of Directors who will also handle global prominence of the company. Dr. Isao Noda will handle scientific research operations being the Chief Science Officer and Senior Vice President of Innovations.

Read more about the new executive team of Meridian here at – http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2014/08/26/7987714.htm

Pereira has worked earlier for the company as Executive Chairman to the Board of Directors for DaniMer and Meridian both; his main responsibility is to offer leadership and guidance. Apart from this, he handles entrepreneurship on international level in various industries such as transportation, telecommunication, biotechnology and manufacturing. Dr. Noda is one of the world renowned scientists who bring great deal of knowledge and expertise in polymer science. He is a working for strengthening the position of Meridian in the direction of commercialization and elaboration. 

The bioplastics developed by Meridian are fully biodegradable in soil, water and compost within 3 to 4 months.

CCEI teams up with car and consumer goods companies for renewable plastics research

A research program declared by the University of Delaware for exploring methods regarding renewal of packaging bags, bottles and automotive components is stepping up a new milestone in the direction of industrial revolution. This program will be the joint effort of PET Technology Collaborative and Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation of the University. CCEI and PTC will work in collaboration for development and utilization of totally bio-based materials to manufacture renewable substances. According to the reliable sources, research members of the program will target chemical process for conversion of biomass to basic chemicals for development of sustainable consumer products.

Read more about the program here at – http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2015/aug/renewable-plastics-082614.html

Director of CCEI, Dion Vlachos states that use of sustainable materials for production of bioplastics not only offers flexibility in resources but also address global challenges for introduction of new materials in the bioplastics industry. On the other hand, the co-director of CCEI stated that the proposed material can be used at any proportion for production of economic and flexible products from the business point of view. Mixing the renewable products with petroleum based material simply offers the high level performance. In simple words, the research project is based on the objective of manufacturing superior class plastic that can be utilized in the field of food and beverage packaging, fabric and car parts.

NatureWorks to plan investment of 13 billion dollars for setting up new plant in Thailand

NatureWorks LLC is planning to build a factory for manufacturing of PLA polymers in Thailand. The company has been developed as a result of collaboration of PTT Global Chemical plc and Cargill Inc. NatureWorks investment of 13 billion baht on the new plant has been delayed due to unstable situations going on in Thailand. The two phase project generates total 150,000 tons of PLA to be applied for production of bio-based plastics. According to the statement of Viboon Pungprasert, the general manager of the company, if people offers support such as investment incentives, grant and soft loan, it becomes easier to take decision for the launch of the project.

Read more about the matter here at - http://investing.businessweek.com/research/markets/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201408200652KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_40925_10597-1

The project being planned to work for production of bio-plastics utilizes sugar, maize and cassava products. The general manager further states that investment will definitely be supportive for the Thailand’s bio-plastics plant as the product being generated is eco friendly and highly in demand in car and food industries. As there are over 3K plastic converters made up of fossils in the country; Thailand will enjoy good position while competition in the international industry. The polylactic acid and PBS are the two products to be utilized in the packaging industry.

Markets and Markets to launch a report on lactic acid marketing and global trends

Markets and Markets, the international market research and Consultancy Company launched a report about lactic acid marketing and global trends in 2019. Along with the analysis of and projection of markets, the report gives exact definition of lactic acid marketing. Researchers have also identified the volume and value of lactic acid and poly-lactic acid. The latest study report about the marketing of lactic acid; states that the marketing is growing with the rate of about 18.8% per annum from the current year so that it is expected to reach up to 3577.5 million dollars till 2019. As lactic acid is highly in demand for various industrial uses, its production is subjected for swiftness by many production groups. Lactic acid is applied significantly in pharmaceutical industry, food and beverage industry, personal care products, production of biodegradable polymers etc.

Read more about the matter here at - http://www.plasticstoday.com/articles/driven-by-demand-for-PLA-the-future-for-lactic-acid-looks-great-140821

The most important use of lactic acid in the modern time is the production of bioplastic PLA which is one of the most demanded biodegradable plastics nowadays. This product is being used for packaging in food industry. Apart from this, the bioplastic is also being used in agriculture industry, textile and injection molding process. Most of the product now is being developed from petrochemical feedstocks, the development process is projected from the demand point of view.

Resin Trade Ltd selected Duo for being the first green mailing bag supplier in UK

Resin Trade Ltd. Chose Duo UK, the Manchester based polyethylene bag developer for becoming the first UK based developer to manufacture bio-based bags. For the production of these mailing bags, thermoplastic resin made up of sugarcane ethanol will be used. The America based petrochemical developer Braskem developed green polyethylene; the company has signed a contract for partnership with Resin Trade recently for distribution of its products in Ireland and UK. According to the explanation given by the commercial director of Duo, Anthony Brimelow, the company is enjoying great increase in demand of its bio-based products. The customers of the company are supporting well by playing their part in social responsibilities policies. One of the most impressive things about bio-based PE is that it is eco friendly and sustainable product to extend all the way down the production chain. 

Read more about the matter here at - http://www.4-traders.com/BRASKEM-SA-6493438/news/Braskem--Resin-Trade-chooses-Duo-UK-as-first-UK-producer-of-sugarcane-mailing-bags-18921703/

Although, the process and machinery employed for production of green PE is same as the standard polyethylene goods but the major outcome comes in the form of biodegradability which depends upon the use of bio-based raw material. On the other hand, Richard Lambart, the Sales Manager of Resin Trade stated that Green PE is an awesome product and the company is pleased to introduce it to the UK mailing bags market through Duo.

Trellis to own assets of liquidated Cereplast now by paying 2.6 million US dollars

Development in the bioplastics industry is taking place rapidly as various companies and research institutes are committed for investment and technology in this direction. Leading companies and research groups are engaged in development of biodegradable materials that are efficient to reduce the pollution level in environment. One of the leading bio-based product developer, Trellis Earth products, and the US based group is working hard to develop up to 50 percent of its product in the country after paying about 2.6 million US dollars for the assets of Cereplast, the bankrupted bioplastics material developer. Trellis has now a Cereplast plant and three contract developers in China. The company expects fastening the rate of growth with the Cereplast plant as it has a capacity of producing products that worth up to 50 million US dollars. With the help of this plant, the company will be able to fasten its injection molding and thermoforming operations in US.

Read more about the matter here at - http://www.plasticsandrubberasia.com/aug2014/materials2.html

The company has gained good reputation in the world of food packaging industry and bio-plastics development till now. Offering the whole range of eco friendly cutlery, shopping bags, food containers, it expects to elaborate its sales up to US$8.5 million in 2015.
Trellis is a seven-year old company with over 500 customers in the food service industry and provides bio-based cutlery, food containers, and shopping bags. It expects to post sales of US$8.5 million in 2015.

Planning of developing vacuum cleaner from biomass is going on in Netherlands

Netherlands is in lime light nowadays because of the news of production of vacuum cleaner from sugarcane. Royal Cosun and Philips, the agricultural group has planned to work upon a special project, Beets to biopolymers. The main objective of this project is to develop chemical building blocks which are required for production of high level plastics. The company has been developed more than a century ago by Dutch sugar beet producers. These producers worked in collaboration as a union. Now the group manufactures potatoes, vegetables, chicory and all. Now the company plans to use raw materials after processing of food. So, the idea of taking extraction of the raw materials into consideration as non food applications occurred. In this series, biogas is being produced from residual products.

Read more about the project here at - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/Vacuum-cleaner-from-sugar-beet.php

Now, the agricultural group is looking for the idea of utilizing bioplastics for replacement of petro-based plastics with the help of biomass. According to the plans of the company, vacuum cleaner and coffee machines are the two products which are being planned to be developed from agricultural residues. Philips and Cosun together are looking for the way to confirm efficiency of bio-based building blocks. Good news is that the results in beginning are really positive.

Bio-based chemical industry is growing with the NatureWorks valuable Ingeo project

With the requirement of technical development and sustainable energy solutions, everyone is focusing over bio-based industry and chemistry nowadays. According to Steve Davies, the Director of public affairs NatureWorks, bio-based chemistry has attained good position in the international market. The market demand and increasing requirement of getting alternatives for conventional energy sources motivates researchers to discover new options with the bio-based raw materials. Long term growth potential can be judged with variety of factors regarding performance, price, channel development, feedstock diversity and production ability.

Read more about this matter here at - http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/08/14/natureworks-interviewed-by-specialchem4bio/

NatureWorks is working hard to find the process of converting methane into lactic acid directly under an R&D contract. This research will help the company to find a feasible way to simplify the Ingeo manufacturing route. Ingeo is competitive for other resins for its performance, competitive price, low carbon footprint. The product is identified by multiple users and producers where performance is the utmost demand. The second plant of the company will be set up with the idea of using sugarcane or cassava for manufacturing of Ingeo. The company is investing in a joint technology development program with Calysta for the feasibility of methane conversion. Alternative feedstocks for Ingeo will support for price stability.

National science Foundation awarded $20 million grant to University of Minnesota

Continuous development in the industry of bio-based and sustainable products is introduces far effective and efficient eco friendly options. According to the center for sustainable polymers of University of Minnesota, the center has been awarded with a grant of 20 million dollars from the National Science Foundation for development of bio-based plastics. Till now, this center is one among those NSF centers which are working for chemical innovation on national level. The director of the center for sustainable polymers, Marc Hillmyer states that there is no lack of efficient bioplastics in the market till now still the company works upon the objective of availing more reasonable and high performance products which can replace the plastics which are manufactured from non renewable sources. Further he states that their researches will promote this kind of discoveries and help the industrial partners for translating good work in the market.

Read more about this matter here at –  http://www.biomassmagazine.com/articles/10801/csp-receives-20-million-nsf-grant-to-pioneer-bioplastics

In order to tackle the goal, the center for sustainable polymers in the university is planning an outstanding strategy. Useful biomass is being tried for conversion into plastic with more efficient approach and sustainability. The developed plastic is expected to be non toxic, biodegradable and recyclable. This will help to keep the environment clean and free from pollution.

Increasing demand of production of bio-based plastics

Traditional plastic products are facing great competition in the modern time. Bio-based plastics can be degraded easily so that pollution level in the environment can be controlled up to much extent. Most of the bio-plastics are employed for packaging purpose which is directly related to the quality of the product and shelf life. In the modern age of traditional foods, packaging deals are really significant. The idea of developing bio-based products is good from the environment safety point of view. Most of the leading manufacturers in this direction begin the process with energy saving ideas so that their products can ensure conquering position in the market. Read more about this matter here at - http://www.lt-magazin.ch/lTech/artikel/index.php?id=1031258

Despite of having some flaws, bio-plastics are in trend, especially for packaging purpose in the food industry. Moreover, some of the bio-plastics are easier to develop with agricultural waste and feedstock which adds a favor in the production of eco friendly plastics as they need not any valuable raw material to be invested. But the other side of the scenario is that production of bioplastics is facing criticism time to time for one or another reason. There is no lack of researchers who find production of biofuels over the production of bioplastics as both the products are developed from the same kind of raw material.

Genomatica to proceed for development of nylon intermediate to meet international demand

Genomatica possesses eight issued U.S. patents and multiple pending applications internationally for caprolactam and adipic acid. Many options are there for the company for growth of engineering plastics developed with bio-based content. The company declares that majority of nylon intermediates are on focus for the 3rd publicly revealed development program. These intermediates also involve caprolactam, adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine. Moreover, a development process technology is on progress for the production of bio-based materials out of these intermediates. In this way, a rough estimation of the annual market from these three chemicals is more than 18 billion dollars.   

Read more about the matter here at - http://www.themoldingblog.com/2014/08/11/genomatica-announces-move-into-nylon-intermediates/

Now, the company is engaged in the bio-based process that offers the same chemical that are made up of petroleum based feedbacks. Also, one more thing being taken under consideration in the production is to evaluate economics and sustainability of the product. One more benefit of the opportunity is to avoid the unwanted price rise in oil based plastics; in addition, the products will be eco friendly as per expectation. As the process of developing biobased products include some micro-organisms, cellulose sugar from biomass and conventional sugars comprise the feedstock for them. Nylon intermediates are recovered through the fermentation process.

Cardia Bioplastics’ new plant in Brazil for production of eco friendly carry bags

Cardia Bioplastics is planning to set up a new plant in Brazil for production of films and bags. The company has already attained many achievements in the field of manufacturing sustainable resins. According to the company’s spokeperson, expectations are there that the plant will be able to produce up to 500 million carry bags annually; definitely this is  much more than the current production of the company’s plant in China. The Brazil based plant of the company is excellent in bag making and it has established itself within 2 years only as a reputed carry bag provider in the world. The best thing to know about this whole scenario is that the carry bags developed by the company are eco friendly. The company has signed contract with the world class retailers of Brazil, Drogaria Araujo and Ricoy Supermercados.

Read more about this news here - http://ichainnel.com/en/news/676298_61bpji-cardia-bioplastics-to-open-manufacturing-plant-in-brazil/

Latin American Managing director of the company, Joao Pulo Mignot states that there is a huge retail market in Brazil for sales of its eco friendly carry bags. He further adds that apart from planning for good production of environment friendly carry bags, the management is looking for further growth in business to deliver the orders swiftly. The company won promotion in local sales order in 2014 during its participation in APAS 2014 fair.

Trellis Earth Products to announce to start operation of Cereplast

Trellis Earth Products declared that the company will soon start operating the former Seymour of Cereplast at the production site. Trellis now possesses assets of Cereplast along with the patents, equipments, trademarks and even inventory. During the first week of August, Metabolix declares about 25 million dollars security which is owned by certain members of the company, investors and Board of Directors of Oracle Investment Management Inc.  The entire market is being developed with international demand of bioplastics. According to the estimation, about 19 percent rise in production of bioplastics will take place till 2017; while the current production in the same is 950,000 metric tons. One of the surprising facts is that small players of the game are supposed to make more investment in the production capacity n comparison to the big names such as Braskem and Natureworks.

Read more about this matter here at - http://www.ptonline.com/blog/post/a-second-chance-for-cereplast-and-metabolix

The company to develop out of research at MIT was looking for the way to gain its settlement till Feb, 2012 according to the decision of Archer Daniels Midland, former owner. This has been planned for ending the commercial alliance with the group. Cereplast is facing great pressure to develop especially tough material start up deal. This proves that the idea of injecting cash upon the group can be awesome but day by day increasing performance pressure is not.

Italian researchers to develop bioplastics with plant based materials

Researchers in Italy got an innovative way to turn bio-wastes into bioplastics which is really a novel and eco-friendly idea in comparison to the current techniques. Definitely the product can be degraded from biological aspects still the process of it’s development is under controversies yet. Experts say that production of bioplastics is a process of numerous steps and need more energy and also it utilizes various crops that can be alternatively employed for preparation of food.

That’s why scientists are looking for the better way and they concentrate on development of cellophane with the use of cellulose. This plant based component is passed through alkali and acid baths for moulding it into plastic without any complicated processing. For this purpose, a step is also there to dissolve cellulose in trifluoroacetic acid for its direct conversion into natural crystalline.   

Read more about this process here at - http://www.tcetoday.com/latest%20news/2014/august/italian-team-builds-better-bioplastics.aspx

Researchers multiplied the process on biowastes such as cocoa pod, spinach, rice halls and parsley stems. According to Bayer, these plant parts are not generally subjected for consumption so their conversion into bioplastics is good idea. The product developed in this way possesses flexible and sturdy approach which is better than the conventional bioplastics. Moreover, the newly evolved product also bears features of the basic plant.  

FKuR and Clariant to launch joint project for bioplastics development

FKuR and Clariant declared their distribution agreement for NA which is based upon the development of biodegradable and sustainable plastic products. Clarient, the company to be specialized in Global specialty chemicals and FKuR, the bioplastics specialist planned for selling, marketing and distribution of biobased products in the country. Right now, FKuR is engaged in development of various useful products such as Biograde, Terralene, BioFlex, Fibrolon and Terramid. The business strategy of Clariant is based upon the sustainability feature for which the company has launched a special service program. The program designed for strengthening foundation of growth strategy bears a whole variety of good sustainability plans.

Read full story about the deal here at -
http://www.packagingeurope.com/Packaging-Europe-News/59767/FKuR-Plastics-Corp-Appoints-Clariant-Masterbatches-as-Distribution-Partner-.html

According to the FKuR’s marketing, Peter Prusak, management of the company is happy to have the product of Clariant in their current portfolio. The newly set up partnership is the matter of pleasure for both the industrial groups. Both the service groups are efficient enough to introduce innovative trends and sustainable products in the market. On the other hand, Carmen Michels, the president of FKuR take important steps in the direction of bioplastic products. According to Michels, the company is planning to meet demands of customers in USA and Canada for mind blowing promotion of the products.

ECOplast to earn success for the production of bioplastics PLA, PHB and PBP

A Europe based project, ECOplast has been planned for development of certain bioplastics on the basis of PLA and Nanoclays that will be good for automotive field. 4 years back, when the project has been started, it becomes successful to meet the goal of developing substances to contribute well in the automotive industry. The best part to know about this project is that a PLA based substance has been reinforced with nanoclays has been developed also with another material PBP. Later is a synthetic polymer which is used to convert protein into silk and possess really impressive features. Due to some problems, this product is not prepared to be launched in the market right now.

Read full story about the ECOplast project here at – http://www.prw.com/subscriber/headlines2.html?id=5402

This ultimate project has been set up by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Union and involve up to 13 partners including various universities, developers and converters from different countries. PLA, the main production of the project is applied for development of car interior. According to a report, the bioplastics developed by various countries under this collaborative project are highly useful from the environment safety point of view. Secondly, these products possess amazing properties to catch attention of plastic product developers.

Avantium declared planning of investment of €36 million for PEF plant

Avantium has announced that it has secured €36 million from the private sector to build a plant for the commercial production of the bioplastic polyethylene furanoate (PEF). Numerous high standard companies such as Swire Pacific, Coca-Cola, Danone, Alpla are engaged in production of PEF and preparing to plan the venture with investment of Avantium. Advancement in this direction can take within three years. According to the expected production, 50 million kg PEF is to be manufactured till 2017. In this way, packaging companies will be able to carry out special tests for using components. Avantium set up its priority for development of next generation feedstock to produce plastic.

According to Tom van Aken, Avantium’s CEO, the company is taking great step for broad level commercial development of PEF. That’s why the significant investment for set up of PEF plant is being taken so that the goal of industrial development of the plastic can be met. Read more about the set up of PEF plant by Avantium here at – http://www.observatorioplastico.com/detalle_noticia.php?no_id=371649&seccion=actualidad

The YXY technology of the company is capable of manufacturing the totally recyclable PEF from complete feedstocks. The current production of Avantium is 20 tons annual from the company’s Netherland based production series.

PE suppliers aiming for oxo-biodegradable technology in Mexico

Mexico City enjoyed announcement of oxo-biodegradable technology by three leading polyethylene providers but now the project has been denounced. Actually, the company feels that this technology is not supportive for maintenance of sustainability and eco friendly conditions. According to the spokespersons of these companies, use of degrading additives is not guaranteed for meeting the demand of sustainable and eco friendly polyethylene supply. Also, there is no proof that the selected biodegradable additives can be subjected for landfills and recycling.

In a letter sent to various departmental stores of the country, chairmen of all the three leading polyethylene suppliers stated that they wrote to ANTAD after knowing that some affiliated members had been specifically mentioned in their report about the oxo-biodegradable additives in their packaging bags and products. The reports indicated towards inefficiency of oxo-biodegradable plastics for being degraded completely. Damaging the waste and recycling of products become complicated in this way. Read more about this matter here at -
http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20140731/NEWS/140739968/pe-suppliers-go-after-oxo-biodegradable-technology-in-mexico#email_sustain

According to Symphony’s Stephens, the parliament was asked for commenting on the proposal on tax free recyclable bags; then a representative of the organization even proposed to impose ban on the suggested technology. This can be one of the reasons that companies suspended the idea of working with oxo-biodegradable technology.

M&G Chemicals with Anhui Guozhen Settingup Bio-refinery to Produce Cellulosic Ethanol

M&G Chemicals declared recently that its subsidiary M&G International is going to enter into a collaborative project with Anhui Guozhen CO, Ltd. The company has decided to use PROFESA technology for conversion of agricultural wastes into ethanol, glycols and cellulosic ethanol in the city. M&G and Gouzhen signed a long term agreement for supply and receiving of biomass; the biomass is planned to be converted with the help of an enzyme ‘Novozyme’. Both the companies are planning for declaration of second joint venture under which they will convert lignin into steam and electricity. Read more about this joint venture here at - http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/resources/latest/displaynews.aspx?id=10928

According to CEO of M&G, Marco Ghisolfi, ‘The Company’s management team is excited about completion of the first step processing of the project. Also, they want to say thanks to Guozhen management for this joint venture’. On the other hand, chairman of Guozhen group, LiWei states that it is really an important project for both the companies and even for the city as it will create a bio-friendly and sustainable environment in the Fuyang city.

In this green refinery project, M&G and Gouzhen both the companies are bearing 70 and 30 percent shares respectively. Total investment in this project is about 325 million US dollars.

Toray to launch completely plant based polyester yarn in future

Toray is engaged in development of the world’s first completely bio-based polyester yarn which is produced from renewable components. The company is Japan based chemistry giant, also specializing functional fabrics is making new records now. Actually, when it comes upon bio-based fabric, only partial plant based polyesters are there in the market but now Toray is going to represent completely plant based polyester yarn for development of the product called as ecodear. According to the spokesperson of the company, the yarn is ready in the lab and is expected to be launched in market for mass production in 2020. This yarn will be ready for application to prepare fabrics and membranes for garments, packaging and bottles. Read more about the deal here at –
http://www.sportswearnet.com/fashionnews/pages/protected/Toray-develops-fully-plant-based-polyester_8566.html

Starch, the polysaccharide and treacle, a byproduct for sugar production are those substances that comprise the new plant based polyester yarn. Some important features like 100 percent natural preparation, quality finishing and eco friendly status make this yard one of the important parts of the upcoming sustainable textile industry. With its 229 branches in 15 different nations, the Toray group has six core businesses. The company works as a leading group in the field of plastics, fibers, textiles, chemicals and IT based productions.

Elastomer to increase its demand on global level in 2014

Elastomer, the thermoplastic of North America is highly in demand this year as it participated in good growth of the automotive sector. According to Robert Eller, the consultant, the rate of demand of this thermoplastic is greater than the last year now as it is doing better form economic point of view. When it comes upon discussion about the international market, China and India are the two countries where the product has shown its largest automotive potential. About 20 million new vehicles in these countries are efficient to create over 110 million pounds of new styrenic block copolymer demand within 10 years and thermoplastic vulcanizate.

Read full story about the matter here at - http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20140728/ISSUE/307289976/automotive-to-drive-future-growth-for-tpes

On the other hand, Europe is facing decrease in the demand of TPE due to declines car sales. Actually, the customer community in the country lost appetite of cars as Europe possesses super developed non auto transport system. Growth of copolyester is based upon the requirement of bioplastics and electronics so thermoplastic polyurethane resins and foam can check increased demand in this direction.

According to Eller, TPE substances can be simply employed for some potential applications such as encapsulation seals, air duct cuffs and heat resistant materials.