Milan court favored Novamont’s claim against Kromabatch

Novamont, the Italian Biotech Firm has been ruled in favor by the Milan’s Court against Kromabatch Srl, producer of Masterbatch. Kromabatch claimed that conventional plastics involving d2w could be counted under biodegradable as per the European standard UNI EN13432. Kromabatch is supplier of oxo-biodegradable plastic additives in Italy which is introduced to possess the property of controlled life plastic technology by it’s marketers. Novamont, the developer of biopolymer Mater-Bi claimed that the company is representing it’s product with information that gives rise to unfair competition as well as misguide customers.

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Through investigation the court concluded that the product bear an additive, inclusion of which in the product increases it’s degradability more than conventional plastic. Only this factor cannot justify a plastic material to be suitable for attaining a good level of biodegradability. Further, court founded that it is responsibility of every entrepreneur to check accuracy of commercial information being conveyed to customers during marketing.

Commercial Director of Novamont, Alessandro Ferlito stated that issue of introducing a product with information regarding biodegradability is an important decision as it supports various companies to pave new ways with vision of biodegradability.

REIKU to generate latest corrugated cable protection tubing for better performance

A Germany based company REIKU GmbH has specialized in overall cable protection systems for dynamic utilization in robotics and automation industry. The company has generated whole new corrugated cable protection tubing from renewable plastic material. The most lovable point to know about the new tubing is that they are eco friendly with promise of good performance. By introducing excellent bio-friendly tubing for replacement of typical industrial robots, the company is going to demonstrate the corrugated cable protection with the highest service life. Sales manager of REIKU Peter Sailer stated that the corrugated eco-friendly tubing remained undamaged during internal trials. The tubing with 70 mm undergone 16 million cycles of flexibility test successfully. This means that the service life of corrugated tubing is about three years. In this way, the company has demonstrated that the best performance cable protection is possible.

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This new tubing has been made up of halogen free flame retardant polyamide and bears extensive mechanical properties under dynamic and static load with chemical resistance and raised temperature. The tubing is resistant to abrasion as it’s production is based upon castor oil. B+M surface systems is the first customer to use this new tubing and has utilized it for the modern generation robotics.

Biopac, an upcoming event on bio-based packaging in May 2015 in Netherlands

Innovative approach in eco-friendly solutions is important in the field of bio-based packaging for meeting the consumers’

demand of sustainability and cost effectiveness. With the day by day increasing demand of sustainability, a wide variety of products from shampoo to food products are being packed in bio-based packaging. Appearance, utilization and packaging are some important features are required in a packaging material for a successful launch. These three qualities strengthen clients’ decision to buy the product. As packaging is a significant thing that not only pulls customers’ attention towards the product but also convey some information about the product and displays its benefit, developers are putting special emphasis on introduction of innovative eco-friendly packaging.

Read more about this new approach in bio-based packaging here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150220-new-event-bio-pac.php

In order to fulfill increasing demands of development of innovative packaging options, a new conference on bio-packaging, biopac is being planned. This conference provides a unique opportunity of knowing more about bio-based packaging from experts. The conference on bio-packaging will be held on 12th and 13th May, 2015 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Various topics and issues regarding bio-based materials, packaging options, applications and food/feed vs plastics/fuels debate will take place during this bio-based packaging program.

Highly thermo-resistant PLA to be launched by Natureplast

Production of PLA is being taken under consideration by many world class bioplastic developers nowadays. The demand of 100 percent bio-based material is going higher with the requirement of sustainability. PLA can be processed easily on every standard of processing equipment and is the best product for packaging of food materials and cosmetics. Still. Some drawbacks in the product such as brittleness, low impact resistance, poor thermal properties are there to be resolved. These limitations in PLA resist it’s utilization for high end applications.

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Research of Natureplast is successful for introduction of two new PLAs, PLHT 201 and PLHT 202. Both of these brands have been characterized with improvement in thermal and mechanical properties in comparison to standard PL. Also, progress in productivity has been expected through these PLAs at competitive price. As per the statement of Natureplast, the characteristics of PLHT 202 are superior than other PLA. These products has been claimed to be used for replacement of traditional high impact PS. By offering more than 40 percent impact strength, these brands have secured special place in the list of available PLAs.
Automotive industry, electronic production and similar fields are the leading areas where these bioplastic brands will be utilized. 

Biotec signed a joint development agreement with Kaneka on biopolymers project

Agreements and planning for development of biopolymers is being taken under consideration by all the leading Biotech companies around the world. In this direction, Biotec GmbH & Co. KG has signed a joint development agreement plan with Kaneka Corporation for application of biopolymers. The company is right now working on projects for development of degradable and sustainable compounds called as Bioplast. On the other hand, Kaneka is engaged in production of Aonilex, an innovative PHBH polymer. Both of these companies have signed an agreement to work together in the field of packaging solutions, pharmaceutical capsules and different kind of rigid and flexible films.

This collaboration is expected for generation of a spark in development of bioplastics as well as for maximizing the product development skills of both the companies. On the basis of new applications, these companies focus on contribution of significant production of biobased plastics that should also be eco-friendly.

Read more about this agreement here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150219-BioTec-and-Kaneka-join-forces.php

According to John Persenda, the Chairman of Advisory Board of Biotec, the company is happy to sign the agreement that widens innovative product development. This special position when both of the companies will work together is definitely good for extension of a broad range of application. 

Reverdia, the first and only company to manufacture succinic acid from Feedstock

DSM has been granted with pivotal patents in Canada, Japan and Europe for its new succinic acid production technology which is based upon yeast. DSM and Roquette’s joint venture Reverdia is awarded with extensive rights. Actually, the latest patent rules bear key technology which is important for manufacturing of sustainable and economically viable biosuccinic acid. Established in 2010, Reverdia has it’s headquarter in Netherland. It works especially for development and commercialization of biosuccinic acid which is marketed under the name of Biosuccinium.

Most of the succinic acid producers nowadays use fossils resources for this purpose but Reverdia’s Biosuccinium is a replacement for fossil based succinic acid. Leading applications of this succinic acid includes food flavors, pigments, solvents and various kinds of industrial applications.

Read more about Reverdia’s Biosuccinium here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150216-Reverdia-new-patents.php

The company has opened a wide scale biosuccinic plant in Cassano Spinola (Italy) in December. This is the first and only company that employs the yeast technology commercially for conversion of feedstock into succinic acid. The process of production of succinic acid in this way is energy efficient, simple, stable and lesser waste producer. As a result, a high quality product with the best environmental footprint and economics comes up. 

Mango Materials to be named among top companies in green chemistry

Mango Materials, the start-up company has been named among the top companies in the field of green chemistry. Actually the company is working on a LAUNCH program, an open innovation foundation which was started in 2010 for identification of solutions and their implementation for generation of sustainable products. The company is famous for transformation of methane into biodegradable plastics which are financially and functionally competitive with oil-based plastics. As per the statement of the company, the product which is of no more use is broken down with PHA in a microbial rich environment. This is how the Mango Material turns methane into PHA.

Read more about this extensive project here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150213-Mango-Materials-is-go-for-Launch.php


The main objective LAUNCH works on is positive transformation of the system of materials and production that will leave a positive impact on environment. Basically, Green Chemistry is something that involves platform, technologies, business projects and services that give rise to the high performance products and treatments. Total ten innovators from different countries have been chosen as finalists of LAUNCH all of which collaborate in the project.    These innovators from US, Canada and other leading countries have become part of the LAUNCH network with lots of benefits.

Plantic has received take off grant by the Dutch Technology Foundation

Plantic has received a valorization grant from the Dutch Technology Foundation (STW). The company with University of Amsterdam introduces an innovative bioplastic to the market. Gadi Rothenberg, the professor of the Research Priority Area Sustainable Chemistry has been awarded with the grant. Rothenberg is one among inventors who have intention of smoothening the way to new bioplastic towards the market. Two companies, PlanticsBV and University of Amsterdam are working in collaboration on this project. Aiding scientific start-ups for introduction of innovative bioplastics is the main objective of this project. Under the leadership of Albert Alberts and Helias Andriessen, Plantics discovered biodegradable polymer in 2011 during the research of catalytic biomass conversion.

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This accidental discovery has introduced a non-hazardous and non-toxic plastic made up of totally biomaterial. Also, it is very cheap for replacement of polyurethane. Now, Plantics BV the spin-off company has been set up for introducing this material to the market. Rothernberg states that Amsterdam is a great opportunity for regional bio-based companies. Further he states that only eco-frienldy feature in bioplastic is not sufficient but it also should be of economical benefit for the company. So, sustainability and economic viability are the two most important factors an advance bioplastic is expected with.

EU works on the project of producing phthalate-free plasticizer

Phthalate plasticizers comprise over three fourth of the plasticizers used in development of soft PVC all over the world. Some negative impacts of phthalates are there on environment; human exposure to this compound can cause serious diseases like asthma and cancer.  Keeping this fact on mind, safety concerns have been prompted by leading researchers who put all their efforts for healthier alternative. In the series of these efforts under the Placard project, production and application of new bio-based plasticizers from cardanol is carried out in through industrial process. Founded by Eco innovation of EU, Placard was launched in January 2014 with expectation of continuity till mid 2016. One of the noticeable features in the new Placard plasticizer is that it will have miscibility similar or better than DEHP.

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The objective of this project is to produce about a ton of Placard plasticizer by the end of this project. Also the company plans to attain the stage on which the production level of this plasticizer will reach 1K ton per year just within two years after completion of the project. Impressive milestones and latest developments have been seen in the direction of Placard production. This plasticizer is good for reduction of CO2 emission and lessens the environment pollution.

Open Bio, Wageningen UR food & biobased research performs exploration in bio-based products

Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research is performing research work in standards for bio-products; the research is being commissioned by EU. The research is being performed by using lab works and application of knowledge and experience of NEN, the biobased research and project coordinator. The company is looking for extensive labeling and information on bio-products to meet demand of customers. The main objective to work behind this project is to attain some special characteristics in bio-products such as recyclability, permeability, flexibility, strength and degradability. In order to meet this goal, total 14 research institutes and companies are participating in the project in Europe.

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Communication on various features and applications of bio-products is another main objective of this project. The project work is all about examination of communication with authorities, business groups and consumers so that guidelines can be developed for labeling of bio-based products.  On the basis of full package of standards, the research is being followed by the KBBPPS project. The standard test will be carried out taking under consideration the degree of degradation of the product in ocean. Composting and possibilities of conversion in biogas are the two main expectations from the project. Certain stakeholder workshops will be organized in future for supporting the project.

Collaboration of Braskem with Michelin and Amyris

One of the largest petrochemical companies in Americas Braskem, which is one of the leaders in the production of biopolymers, is collaborated with Michelin and Amyris on 2011 for renewable isoprene. These three companies will be working in the best condition to give the best output. They will be using latest technological developments in the field of plant sugars which are mostly found in Brazilian countries in order to produce renewable isoprene. As these three countries are main leaders in the market they will be performing their task on behalf of one another.

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Braskem will be getting the right in sharing along with commercializing the renewable isoprene technology which is provided to him by the Amyris. On the next side Michelin will be partial on some matter where they will not directly access to the renewable isoprenes which are produced by using the latest technology. Thus this collaboration has done in order to commercialize along with the development of renewable isoprene which is sourced from different biomass in order to clear the path in producing isoprene. Their agreements on financial matter are not disclosed easily as there are some unique things which are sharing between the biggest petrochemicals of America.

ECM’S biodegradability claim for MasterBatch Pallets has been proved false by FTC

Michael Chappell, the chief administrative law judge of FTC has taken an initial decision on biodegradability claims. He states that ECM Biofilms, the producer of plastic additives has violated the rules of FTC act. FTC has been failed also to prove that ECM has implied that the plastic additives developed by them will be degraded in a landfill within a year. Michael writes that the test on the basis of which ECM trusts to be competent and reliable evidence demonstrated that the plastics developed by ECM are compostable. ECM has not achieved success in proving that these claims are false.

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According to the complaint filed by FTC in 2013, the biodegradability claim by ECM is false and misleading. Further, FTC states that ECM advertises it’s plastic additive as an element that makes plastic degradable. Through fliers, brochures and online resources the company is convincing it’s customers that the product it is selling as MasterBatch Pallets can make plastic products compostable.

As per the initial decision by FTC, the ECM claimed that the plastic products developed by the company can be degraded in a landfill within the period of 9 months to 5 years. Further FTC states that these claims are violating section 5 of FCT act. 

Bayer MaterialScience to develop techniques for sending CO2 back to material cycle

Bayer MaterialScience is working in the field of life cycle management with great dedication. UTECH 2015 conference is being attended by the company with a slogan, ‘Do You Think In Life Science’. The international level polyurethanes trade show invites visitors to join the company in developing solutions for completion of the carbon cycle. This will also help to increase service life of products as well as reduction of environmental footprints. The head of commercial operations for polyurethanes in Europe, Hermann Josef states that Bayer MaterialScience is working hard to show clearly that CO2 can be fed back into the material cycle through development of technology. As Co2 is utilized as building blocks for synthesis of some foam precursors, it is also required to be sent back to the material cycle. This idea also helps to reduce dependency on fuels which are based on fossils.

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Gradual developments which are being done actively by Bayer MaterialScience for sustainability are definitely a holistic approach in this direction. Experts from the company will represent further details in this direction at the UTECH 2015 conference. Safeguarding basic food supplies is also one of the basic fields in which they work.

AudioQuest’s NightHawk headphones to feature ARBOFORM material of Tecnaro

AudioQuest, the well reputed audio video cables for their good performance have launched their first set of headphones in Las Vegas this year. Named as Nighthawk, this semi open headphone features an around-the-ear design. Designed by Er. Skylar Gray, this headphone exhibits various groundbreaking components such as Tecnaro’s ARBOFORM for sophisticated earcups. Gray states that ARBOFORM is the main element to work behind the performance and works a the driving factor for excitement among people during the release.

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ARBOFORM has been made up of completely renewable raw materials featuring lignin as the main component. In the modern scenario where plastic is creating environmental hazards, production of ARBOFORM has reduced the influence of plastics on ecosystem. Ear-cups of NightHawk has been made of this component which is also known as liquid wood. It also offers the chance of subtle colors, patterns and finishing to the surface for improving the beauty of NighhtHawk. One more thing to know about liquid wood is that it bears better acoustic properties offering seamless range of geometric possibilities to the design. Overall, use of ARBOFORM in this high performance headphone offers natural beauty, awesome value and lots of chances of sustainable engineering.

DSM made Announcement to invest in sustainable Resins Projects

Royal DSM, the international Life Science and Material Sciences Company has made an announcement of substantial investment in Wilmington for development of sustainable resins. DSM is planning to upgrade the facility of manufacturing waterborne resins for coatings and ink. The whole idea is based upon the promise of eco friendly and sustainability projects. Patrick Niels, the President of DSM states that the company will transform the coatings market for eco-friendly and sustainable solutions along with their industry partners. On the other hand, Rijoy Putatunda, the president of DSM Coating Resins in the ground breaking ceremony in Wilmington states that the company’s sustainable investment in the new project represents their commitment for offering sustainable waterborne urethane capabilities to customers. Also, their investment for this purpose in Wilmington shows their trust on the North American Market.

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http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150203DSM.php

Global leadership of the company in the direction of developing urethane technologies helps customers to meet the environment challenges without making any compromise with the quality and performance of resins. The sustainability resins have a wide range application in construction, packaging, automotives, adhesives, textiles and industrial segments. Some already developed resins in this direction are NewRez, NeoPac and NeoRad.

Dimensions Polymers to launch the first engineered 3D printing filament with recycled plastics

Dimension Polymers, the technology startup in Chicago has developed the first 3D printing filament with recycled plastic. With the expectation of growth in digital manufacturing industry, this new sustainable 3D printing filament will influence the market soon. According to the research of Wells Fargo Wealth Management 2014 3D printing will represent good growth in market till 2017 and as it has already demonstrated vast capacity for applications from medical to automotive industry, it will secure the market of up to $5.7B within 2 years.

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Galazin and Sherman, the Co-founders of Dimension Polymers are working especially for creation of the sustainability filament solution which is designed for reduction on carbon emissions up to 66%. Also, the founders are engaged in reformulation process for better results. After beta testing of the product, they have successfully formulated a refined filament to introduce it in the market. Co-founders also launched a Kickstarter campaign for introducing their product in the market. Galazin states that working with recycling companies, filament developers and independent hobbyists offered the company to receive good feedback for improvement of products. On the other hand, Sherman states that bio-friendly 3D printing filament helped driving the demand of sustainability.

Lubrizol to display the advance performance resins at NPE2015

Lubrizol, one of the global leaders to supply innovative polymers solutions will highlight it’s extensive series of high performance resins on NPE2015 in Orlando, Florida. The companies who will display their products in this event are ECO TPU, engineered thermoplastics, pearlstick and Stat-Rite. Vice President of the company, Arnau Pano states that NPE 2015 is an excellent event to offer mind-blowing opportunity for meeting demands of clients all over the industry. Working in close contact of customers is something that helps to introduce innovations.  Representing a single, reliable and convenient source, the portfolio of products will represent the ongoing projects of each group. Multiple production groups in the field of biobased products, elastomers, polyethenes working together strive hard continuously to meet the hardest application challenges.

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Lubrizol is over 55 years experienced to work in the polymer field and has stretched it’s network on global level involving production, formulation of designs, R&D, cutting edge technologies, technical service labs and exclusive series of products. Technical requirements and demands all over the world are met well by all the leading production groups in the modern time. Each and every product has its extensive range of features.

BASF plan partnership with Novozymes and Cargill for production of 3-HP

BASF has planned for existence of R&D collaboration with Novozymes and Cargill in which it entered in August 2012 for development of a bio-based process. Production of 3-hydroxypropionic and acrylic acid from raw materials which are renewable and degradable is the main objective of the company’s collaboration. BASF possesses sustainable efficient for production and downstream processing.  By joining collaboration actually for development of products, the company has set an objective of meeting the market demands and requirement of the society. Both the companies collaborated together on 2008 and will continue the project for commercialization of 3HP and derivatives.

Read more about the deal here – http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150202Cargill--Novazymes.php

The company is looking for a new commercialization partner too nowadays. Jack Staloch, the Vice President of R & D in Cargill says that the company is working with Novozymes continuously and it focuses upon the production of sustainable options of chemicals based upon fossils. This extensive R&D partnership has attained its technical and business targets as per the goal planned. Accomplishment of the project regarding the production of 3-HP in pilot scale has took place in 2013. The company made an announcement of successful conversion of 3-HP to glacial acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers in 2014. Vice President of Novozyme’s Business Creation and acquisition states that development of technology and achievements are extraordinary. Acrylic acid produced in this way is derived from crude oil through refining.

Wood Fiber Research to work for development of cost effective and durable carbon fibers

During the last years, lightweighting has become a dominant theme in automotive and aerospace engineering. The lightweighting strategy is being developed with OEMs which will offer them developed fuel economy. The most important thing to notice in this series is that the fuel economy will not expect any kind of compromise with comfort and safety as well as going towards the utilization of advance material such as fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials and aluminum materials. Processing of carbon fiber is not simple as well as really expensive. Moreover, glass fibers are comparatively reasonable but not light weighted. According to researchers, it will be better to research about the fibers which are derived from cotton, word, hemp and flax. Being affordable same like glass fibers, these fibers are better for their lower density.

Read more about the deal here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150129Fraunhofer-natural-fibers.php

A surprising thing is that on incineration, these products generate extra energy without any residues remained. But these are not constant and durable as carbon fibers. According to Head of the application center for Wood Fiber Research, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Josef Endres, on the basis of application, combination of carbon with a variety of bio-based textile fibers is being carried out. The development team focuses upon cost effective and durable deals along with acoustic properties. 

Bayer MaterialScience represented innovative milestones for development of polyurethanes

Bayer MaterialScience introduced new milestones in the development of polyurethanes during the European Coatings Show 2015 in Numerberg. The company is underscoring worldwide leadership in raw materials polyurethane for eco friendly coatings and adhesives as well as for good performance. Also, the company highlighted requirement of this product for customers.

According to the statement of a member of the executive committee of the company, Daniel Meyer, the milestones introduced during the event also involve the global premier of a bio-based derivative of PDI for hardening the adhesives and coatings.

Read more about the deal here- http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150128Bayer-PDI.php

Bayer MaterialScience has an intention of bringing the first product based upon PDI in April, 2015. The commercial production of this product will be followed in 2016 with the expectation of about 20K metric tons per annum. The manufacturing of these products will be carried out with the help of the gas phase technology as it is highly energy efficient. The demand of renewable raw materials based products is going higher day by day. According to Bayer MaterialScience, PDI is nothing but a new isocyanate in which 70 percent carbon content belongs to biomass without any generation of direct competition for food manufacturing. For evaluation of some more uses for PDI based raw materials, a comprehensive technology foundation is being worked upon.