BASF to offer bio-based PolyTHF for wide scale testing

BASF made an announcement of offering bio-based Polytetrahydrofuran 1000 for the first time recently. The company has planned to offer this wide scale testing only to selected partners for various applications. Andrej Brejc, the Director of renewable Diols from intermediate division of BASF states that the bio-based PolyTHF 1000 is identical to the petrochemical product from the quality point of view. He further adds that the chance of expansion of applications and products from recyclable raw materials offer long term market acceptance to the company and its partners.

PolyTHF is nothing but a hygroscopic polymer developed of linear diols with a foundation of repetitive tetramethylene units. These units are found to be connected with ether linkages. Polyaddition and polycondensation are the two significant reactions of this special polymer. As BASF is the leading supplier of PolyTHF on global level, it bears international clients paving way towards great growth for the company.

Read more about this matter here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150310BASF-offers-biobased-Poly-THF.php

The main fields of application of PolyTHF 1000 involve large variety of textiles, automotive industry, chemical building blocks and components of thermoplastic polyetheramides and polyetheresters. Additional applications of PolyTHF 1000 include cast elastomers which are application for manufacturing of wheels for inline skates and skate boards. Textiles such as sportswear, outerwear and swimsuits are also prepared with this polymer.

Ultramid polyamide of BASF to be used by Italon for production of sustainable yarn

BASF is again in discussion in the world of sustainable materials for offering it’s renewable raw material for production of yarns. Ultramid polyamide, the renewable raw material of the company is being used by Italon for production of sustainable nylon. Italon, is a textile manufacturer based in Taiwan that works for development of products based on renewable sourced materials.

Read more about this news here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150305-BASF-makes-fashion-sustainable.php

According to Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, Senior VP of Monomer Asia Pacific, BASF, the company works for replacement of fossil feedstock completely which is required for production of Ultramid polyamide with proven renewable material. During this process, it works for maintenance of high performance properties. The process is significant here for the reason that using biostock for production of ultramid polyamide helps in reduction of emission of greenhouse gases and saves fossil resources. He further adds that as consumers pay more attention now on the basic process of production of their clothes and kind of raw materials being used from eco-friendly point of view, it is important to introduce revolutionary changes in this field. The idea of employing mass balance method of creating fashion for sustainability is mind-blowing to leave good impact on environment. Also, application of ultramid polyamide does not require any modification in production process.

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.

Ecovio PS 1606, the biopolymer to be used as packaging coating in recyclable cardboards

Ecovio PS 1606 is a biopolymer which is applied to recycled cardboard that enables the efficiency of recycled paper fibers in the process of fast food packaging. Also, this idea makes the product degradable on industrial level. Feinpappenwerk Gebr. Schuster GmbH & Co. KG and BASF, are working under collaboration to grease barrier on recycled cardboard. Ecovio PS 1606 is nothing but a good quality bio-based polymer from BASF. It can be degraded completely and the coating of this polymer applied on cardboard is much thinner than a human hair. The main function of this coating is to offer good protection to the packaging and maintenance of greaseproof qualities. The cardboard packaging developed in this way is believed to be over 90 percent recyclable and compostable.

Read more about this cardboard coating here - http://www.4-traders.com/BASF-SE-6443227/news/BASF-SE--and-Schuster-develop-recycled-cardboard-for-fast-food-packaging-19544701/

According to researchers, conventional coatings for this purpose had been seen to lose favor of customers for various reasons. They were not recyclable; that’s why invention of a compostable packaging like Ecovio became important. Another problem was that when recyclable cardboard is used for packing of food products, many chances were that residues of cardboard and printing dyes etc. migrate into the food which is harmful for health. In order to avoid these kinds of risks, recycled fiber based packaging is the best option.

‘Succinity’ to pave way for commercialization of renewable products

With the day by day increasing demand of environment protection and requirement of biodegradable, sustainable, renewable products for this purpose, many leading companies are evolving awesome strategies with every new day. Whether you talk about joint ventures of companies or their business strategy of stretching a wing for production of biobased products, each and every company is securing its extensive position in the list of pioneer groups. In this direction, the joint venture of BASF and Corbion Purac, Succinity has been expected to introduce great change in technology and processing to save environment. This joint venture has been evolved with the objective of becoming a part of rapidly growing renewable chemical sector. Read more on this matter here - http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/05/27/bio-world-congress-2014-day-2/

Both of these companies are going to represent a panel of speakers together for pursuing active performance in commercialization of biobased commodities. This joint venture is expected to grow as the leading driver for gradual growth of sustainable technology, regulation of changes, satisfaction of customers and market development. The panel of speakers will discuss about innovative opportunities regarding product development, market development and business strategies. Representing a broad array of renewable chemical commodities, all the four speakers will offer solutions for multiple market applications such as packaging, coatings, adhesives, domestic products and electronic items.

Succinity, the joint venture of Corbion and Purac to be launched soon

Corbion Purac and BASF joined hands for manufacturing and commercialization of biosuccinic acid. This joint venture is called as Succinity GmbH which is going to start its first commercial production soon. Corbion purac has its plant in Montmelo, Spain with the annual capacity of 10,000 t and production of the commercial quantity for global market is being carried out by this plant. On other hand, succinity is going to launch the second large scale facility for the production of biosuccinic acid. Http://urethaneblog.typepad.com/my_weblog/2014/05/bio-succinic-acid-plant-startup.html can be explored for detailed information in this matter.

According to the company, the final decision for facility will be made on the basis of a global market’s requirement. Philipp Walter, the manager of Succinity stated that the start up of the first facility for biosuccinic acid in futureis key milestone in the plan for becoming major producer of biosuccinic acid. In Montmelo, Corbion Purac and BASF have ensured achievement of milestone within schedule. They are able to offer services to the growing market of succinic acid.

Basically, Succinity is the process based upon renewable raw materials carrying out fixation of carbon dioxide. Basfia succinici producers, proprietary micro organism offers an opportunity for a flexible usage of various feedstocks.

Amyris reinforces chemical mutual partnerships

Amyris is now planning a joint venture with BASF where the company will employ its strain engineering technology for cultivating a microbe that can manufacture a target molecule by BASF. According to the latest news by Amyris, the company is extending its current collaboration with kuraray for two more years regarding the development of high performance polymers. For this purpose, Amyris’ renewable farnesene Biofene is employed. The company is expecting collaboration for a strain development strategy and looking for some more R&D chances on the basis of success of the early development plan. More about the deal can be discovered here http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/04/04/amyris-strengthens-chemical-collaborative-partnerships/

Kuraray is working for development of Biofene based liquid rubber that works for better reaction with tire rubber so that an improved form of product can be found with far better stability, durability and performance. A new range of elastomers like sealants, adherents and viscosity index enhancers is being developed by Kuraray with the help of Biofene. World class tire producers are engaged in field, testing and safety tests for employing liquied rubber in formulation of tires. Also, Amyris is working with M&G Chemicals to on a Biobarrrier technology. An extensive oxygen scavenger will be sold to be mixed with PET as a prepared additive.

Succinity successfully produces its first commercially available bio-succinic acid

Succinity GmbH, which is the joint venture between BASF and Corbion Purac for the manufacture and commercialization of bio-succinic acid, has successfully started its first production facility which has the capacity of producing 10,000 metric tons per year for the global market. Succinity is in the process of planning another large-scale facility.

The managing director of Succinity, Philipp Walter believes that this plant is a “key milestone” in achieving their goal of becoming a major producer of bio-succinic acid. He thanked the team in Montmeló where the plant is located on a Corbion Purac site.

The manufacturing process involves the use of renewable raw materials and the fixation of carbon dioxide. Basfia succiniciproducen, which is the patented microorganism, provides flexibility to the usage of various feedstocks. The closed-loop process used in the manufacture of the biobased product ensures that there is no major waste and the downstream processing technique makes sure that the production quality is very high.

The companies have been concentrating on the development of bio-succinic acid since 2009 due to the increasing need of eco-friendly products. This product has a much better carbon footprint than conventional succinic acid and can be applied in the manufacture of a number of products including polyurethanes, bio-polymers, coatings and products of life science. The source of this article can be found here - http://www.che.com/only_on_che/latest_news/Succinity-produces-first-commercial-quantities-of-biobased-succinic-acid_11568.html