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.

Partnership of Photanol and AkzoNobel won top award 2015

Photanol and AkzoNobel set up a partnership with objective of harnessing the solar power for making chemicals won the top award 2015 at Bio Business Awards. In September, 2014 the partnership took place and it has been announced with the name of Bio based chemical collaboration of the year in the award ceremony. The award function was launched for recognition of business excellence and innovative deals in the biobased industry.

Read more about this news here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150311-AkzoNobel-wins-award.php

Marco Waas, the director of R&D and Technology in AkzoNobel stated that the partnership is working smartly for reduction of carbon footprint in environment up to significant level and both the companies are happy to be recognized with this important award. He further says that winning the award represents that our planet is going towards great progress regarding development of bio-based materials. As the partnership is committed for making global activities far beneficial and more sustainable, it will surely represent successful outcome.

The prize was awarded to the partnership of the company for their current project that focuses upon the creation of sustainable technology that utilizes the strategy of photosynthesis. Expertise and technology of both the companies together will definitely give rise to bio-based chemical building blocks for replacing fossil based raw materials for similar kind of production.

European Bioplastics Conference to celebrate its aluminium anniversary

European Bioplastics is going to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year during the gathering in Berlin. The occasion will be held at Maritim Prorate Hotel for the European Bioplastics Conference on 5th and 6th November. During the conference, about 40 companies will represent their innovative products and projects under the bioplastics product exhibition. Various social networking events will also be organized during the occasion. Gala dinner will be on limelight during the conference.

Read more about this matter here – http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150226_EUBP.php

European Bioplastics is committed for representation of interests of stakeholders regarding the whole value chain as it is one of the leading industrial associations in the field of bioplastics production. Call for papers and registration of delegates will be published shortly. The event involves political, global and European non private sects too. One more thing to make the event special is diversity of delegations. European Bioplastics is the European association having members that manufacture, refine and distribute bioplastics which are compostable. The company is known for production of bioplastics which are sometimes both, bio-based and compostable. The diversity of delegation is probably strong and expected to move forward towards growth. This will definitely set a new trend in the pan industry.

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.

Read more about this news here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150218-Natureplast-new-heat-resistant-PLA.php

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. 

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.

Read more about it at ~ http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150202Lubrizol-NPE.php

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.

Nova Institute Represented its 2015 Update: A Farsighted Study on Biopolymers

Nova Institute, Germany has published a comprehensive market research in March, 2013. Now, this study has been updated in collaboration with reputed experts of bio-polymers from Asia, America and Europe. Now, this study is important for being a significant achievement and acclaiming to be the new standard for market studies in the field of bio-based polymers.

Carried out in collaboration with renowned international experts in the field of bio-based polymers from Europe, America and Asia, it was then hailed as a milestone achievement and acclaimed as a new standard for market studies in this field. The update of the report has been published in Feb, 2015 based upon the studies of all types of biopolymers and leading building blocks manufactured by over 200 companies all around the world. This study has been used as the leading data source of the European Bioplastics’ market data in 2014.

Read more about this market study here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150121nova-Institute-updates-study.php

The whole report presents Nova Institute’s observations and findings in three categories – ‘market data’, ‘trend reports’ and ‘company profile’. In the ‘market data’ section of this report, overall production volume and efficiencies have been represented as well as the leading application fields of some important biopolymers have been described. Further, the ‘trend report’ section bears 10 different articles from renowned experts of biobased polymers and building blocks. Finally, the ‘company profile’ section involves full profile of the company with clear data about locations, projects, policies and production capacities.

An Advance Biobased Plasticizer to be represented by Vertellus in NPE2015’s Startup Garage

NPE 2015 is going to launch a startup garage in Orlando, Florida in March. In this program, Vertellus, the leading global suppliers of additives to plastics and polymers based in Indiana made an announcement for representing they will represent a series of bio-based plasticizers in NPE 2015. Earlier they have launched their high performance co-polymers for glass fiber sizing and technically developed plastic compounding.

Read more about this news here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150120vertellus-at-NPE2015.php

Currently, the company is manufacturing and marketing a variety of eco friendly plasticizers based upon castor oil, citric acid and stearic acid. Apart from the outstanding performance of the technologies utilized by Vertellus, the company keeps a sharp eye on international demand of next generation sustainable solutions in automotive, mobile, wire and medical industry. Apart from the eco-friendly plasticizers, Vertellus will feature special anti-oxidant for styerenics, PVC for automotive wire and engineered plastics. This is on which the technical experts and managers of the company will discuss and address key trends of the industry regarding this matter. Good performance, cost effectiveness and more sustainability are the three main factors for a product to be important for becoming the next generation trend. 

Biocolen, the Latest PLA Product works as masterbatch for improved performance

The demand of PLA in the international bioplastic market is going higher day by day. The new masterbatch from Grafe is something to meet aesthetic and functional requirement in Germany regarding advanced polymers. The latest PLA product under name Biocolen, Grafe states that the latest PLA product is good for environment protection and eco-friendly deals. Addressing environmental concerns becomes easier by replacing conventional plastics from the latest bioplastics one. Biocolen is an awesome product to work as the masterbatch totally developed for enhanced performance for packaging producers.  But this product is not suitable for bioplastic coloring.

Read more about this new product here - http://www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/headlines2.html?cat=1&id=5393

The main thing to know about this masterbatch is that it has been developed during the deep drawing process for thermal stability. Optimization of the material only for cooling and reheating is an important thing while packaging of microwave meals has become one of the important applications of biobased plastics. Enhancement in durable approach and flexibility along with reduction in brittleness in the final product are the main things for manufacturers to keep on mind.

Grafe further states that the packaging product has become easy to develop and process now because of the advance material composition. Also, the process has become short.

Biodegradable properties and packaging features of PLA makes it outstanding and successful among all other bioplastics. The popularity of the product is going higher day by day and estimated to reach up to a megaton per annum by 2020. The popularity of this bio-based plastic is going higher day by day. ETH Zurich, the leading international university for technology has discovered a new method for production of PLA monomers named as lactic acid. The recently developed process is cost effective, far productive and eco friendly in comparison to sugar fermentation. The most beneficial point to know here is that this process involves utilization of glycerol, a waste feedstock. In this process, conversion of glycerol into dihydroxyacetone takes place with the help of an enzyme. The processing of this intermediate into lactic acid is carried out through a heterogeneous catalyst.

Read more about this new process more here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20141216ETH-PLA-glycerol.php

Merten Morales, a research scholar in the safety and Environment technology group states that nobody knew that how to utilize the immensely waste amount of glycerol. Generally, glycerol needs to go through waste water treatment; many companies dispose glycerol in water bodies. This can be harmful for animals and environment, that’s why, proper disposal of glycerol is important.

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.

Asia will produce up to 75 percent of bioplastic by 2018 as per predictions

The capacity of bio-based plastic production has been planned to hike up to 1.6 million tons in 2013 to about 6.7 million tons by 2018. As per the conclusion of the annual market data update of European Bioplastics, the market has been predicted for over 400 percent growth in the mid-term. The compiled data with respected scientific partners, IFBB and the Nova Institute, this result has been represented during the 9th annual conference of European Bioplastics in Brussels. According to the chairman of European Bioplastics, Francois de Bie, bio-based plastics such as PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) and PE (polyethylene) are earning more profit in terms of productions.

Read more about the deal here - http://foodnewsinternational.com/2014/12/08/world-asia-us-invest-in-creating-market-ready-bioplastics-products-finds-report/

Bio-degradable and renewable plastics manufactured are supposed to be benefitted from the innovative EU directive in case of decreasing of shopping bags. PLA has become the leading growth booster for compostable and bio-based plastics. The recently developed projects have been planned for implementation on India, China and Thailand. Flexible and sturdy packaging has special role to play in the field of bioplastics. In this entire scenario, Asia will extend its role as a leading manufacturing hub. By 2018, over 75 percent of bioplastics will be manufactured in Asia. Surprisingly, despite of being active in research and development, Europe will remain behind with about 8 percent of production efficiencies.

Sonoco launched a new green brand on 35th anniversary of it’s establishment

Sonoco, one of the leading packaging companies has launched its reputed green brand in North America on the occasion of its 35th birthday. By developing bio-based plastic bottles for Ecover, the company has offered one more eco friendly product to the new generation. Andrew Moreno, The procurement director of Ecover North America stated that being a leader in the green cleaning space, the company got a smart packaging partner for collaboration on sustainable packaging solutions. This will help them to achieve an extensive level of commercialization. Moreover, the company require near site production services and responsive facility for decreasing lead times and adverse impact on environment.

Read more about this discovery here - http://householdelectronicsproducts.packaging-business-review.com/news/sonoco-develops-plant-based-plastic-bottles-for-ecover-031214-4458080

Sonoco is able to meet all the demands and requirements of Ecover; bearing perfection and efficiency, the company helps in development of a new line of packaging to grab more consumers for Ecover. In order to develop plant based bottles, a proprietary blend of PCR and HDPE is used. This bio-resin is manufactured by utilization of bio-based feedstock claiming 90 percent lesser consumption of energy and emission of up to 75 percent less greenhouse gases in comparison to the petroleum-based resin.

According to Jeff DiPasquale, the VP of Sonoco Blow Molding, the company is proud to have partnership with Ecover for becoming the HDPE bottle supplier brand in North America.

NatureWorks and Northern Technologies International Corp announced collaboration on sales and marketing

An announcement by NatureWorks and Northern Technologies International Corp revealed that both of these companies are going to collaborate on sales and marketing of Ingeo in India and neighbor countries. Ingeo is an advance bioplastic hosting commercial utilization including flexible and strong packaging, personal care productions, textiles and appliances and electronics. The recent discovery regarding the use of this natural bioplastic is 3D printing. 

Initial sales and marketing deals are mainly focused on flexible packaging for food items and paper based packaging. NatureWorks and NatureTec will together work on projects leading to waste decrease projects with regulatory agencies.

Read more about the deal here – http://www.biomassmagazine.com/11305/natureworks-and-nature-tec-begin-sales-of-ingeo-in-india  

Northern Technologies is engaged in production and marketing of various kinds of biobased and degradable films, engineered plastics and rigid injection molded materials while Nature-Tech Pvt. Ltd. is leading sales and marketing of International Northern Technologies in India.

According to the Asia-Pacific Commercial Director of NatureWorks, selection of the best commercial partner only can bring success in a diverse and complicate market and in order to market Ingeo Products in India, respecting local customers and sharing same for own is the most important thing. Vineet Dalal, Vice President and Director of the Northern Technologies International’s Global Market Development agree with Rich.

Mazda to develop innovative bioplastic with high quality finish for exterior auto parts

The latest announcement by Mazda Motor Corporation is regarding its collaboration with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation as the company has developed an innovative bioplastic which will be applied in exterior designing parts of automobiles in 2015. As the company is active for development of technologies in the field of biomass for several years, it has secured its extensive place in the world class automakers. The first high strength heat resistant bioplastic for automobiles has been developed by Mazda only as well as the first biofabric of the world for automobile seat upholstery is marketed under the label of Mazda biotech material.

Read more about the deal here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20141211Mazda-biioplastics-exterior.php

Regarding exterior parts of automobiles, high end finishing and classy weather resistance property is the first priority. Attaining this combination of properties with bioplastics, Mazda has secured the credit to beat great technical challenge. Optimization of composition of advance, well developed and highly flexible biobased plastic that can work well as a base material with smart additives. This is how the company can carry out production of durable parts with high quality finishing.

According to the company’s spokesperson, the latest developed bioplastic material is something to offer smooth, mirror like finishing to the surface to make it suitable for external automobile parts.

The international market of bio-based plastics to discover quick economic growth soon

During the 9th European Bioplastics Conference in Brussels, it has been confirmed that the company is planning new trends for swift growth. According to the statement of the CEO of the European Bioplastics, Francois de Bie, the market is supposed to catch growth by over 400 percent in the mid-term. Further he states that new markets are also getting chances for elaboration through every big and small thing such as functional sports garments and fuel lines. In this way, Asia will expand its role in the form of the leading production hub. Moreover, the recently planned projects have been planned for implementation in India, Thailand and China. That’s how; up to 75 percent of bioplastics production will take place in the continent till 2018.

Read more about this news here at – http://en.european-bioplastics.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/pr/EuBP_market_data_bioplastics_2013.pdf

According to the compiled data of IFBB, Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites and the Nova Institute, Germany, the capacity of bioplastics production has been projected to increase up to 6.7 million tonnes till 2018. In this entire scenario, PLA has become one of the leading growth drivers in the world of bio-based plastics. Apart from all this, decrease in the growth of textiles and automotive applications has been seen. Francis stated that the company is looking for the consideration and gaining efficiency of quick economical growth out from the bioplastic industry.

Innovative approach of Solegear Bioplastics and Comerica Bank to secure venture debt facility

Venture debt facility from the leading tech-focused Comerica Bank was recently secured by Solegear Bioplastics Inc. which is the largest and most popular developer of plant-based bioplastics for different types of durable product and packaging applications. This will certainly give the much needed boost to the mission and growth of the latest development plans of Solegear which is ready to deliver its bio-plastic materials.

Of course, there will be more openness and exposure to the sales growth of compostable plastics that are bio-based with the use of such funds. As per this deal mentioned on http://bio-based.eu/news/solegear-bioplastics-secures-venture-debt-facility-comerica-bank/, more funds may be released and secured for such bio-plastics processing & development in the near future so that financial flexibility can be achieved easily.

Solegear has already established non-commercial debt facility earlier this summer to receive funds for the technical innovation purposes from Canadian Government which will be solely invested in up grading the commercial activities and development of bio-based compostable plastics.

When it comes to development and production of the next generation plastics, Solegear has earned a unique reputation by commercializing the production of bio plastics through plant-based renewable ingredients.

 http://bio-based.eu/news/solegear-bioplastics-secures-venture-debt-facility-comerica-bank/ further states that Green Chemistry technology has been used to develop these high-performance compostable inplastics that will be used in various applications such as durable plastics and rigid packaging.

Coca Cola awarded ABRE 2014 beverage packaging prize for using Tetra Pak’s bio-based cartons

Tetra Pak is currently in discussion for the discovery of bio-based cartons prepared with LDPE i.e. Low Density Polyethylene films developed from sugarcane. Now, Del Valle Reserva Juice of Coca Cola has been awarded with the 2014 ABRE awards Beverage packaging prize for being the first brand to utilize tetra Pak cartons. The important fact to be taken under consideration in this series is that this brand in Tetra Prisma has over 200 million customers in Brazil per annum. As per the business strategy, Del Valle Brand of Coca Cola has been introduced with bio-based cartons 13 billion packs to over 150 customers in April 2014. According to a report, utilization of LDPE promotes the renewable content up to 78 percent in tetra Aseptic packing by Coca Cola.

Read more about the deal here at -  http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/coca-cola-bags-packaging-award-for-use-of-tetra-pak-bio-based-plastic-cartons/11215

According to the Technics and Logistics vice president of Coca Cola, Brazil, Rino Abbondi, Tetra Pak is reputed for its leading position and expertise in application of renewable resources. This makes the company outstanding in the series of groups using green technology and eco friendly strategies to save environment. Del Valle, is an effort for participation in innovative environment friendly deals. The company’s management is pleased to know that Coca Cola won this prize.

Singapore’s Scientists to produce bio-plastics better over the traditional plastics

In Singapore, a team of scientists has devised an amazing way for production of bio-plastics which better over the conventional plastic. The best thing to know about bio-based plastic is that it is feasible to prepare and more cost effective. In Newcastle University International Singapore, the development of this protein based plastics has been derived from natural resources involved with eco-friendly deals. Addition of lignin in this product makes it’s performance better which is nothing but an organic polymer generally found in wood. According to Dr. Nasir Al-Lagtah, a researcher of NUIS bio-plastics has various potential applications to implement in comparison to the traditional plastics. Whether you talk about the industrial region or about domestic applications, use of bio-plastics is beneficial in every field from price and quality point of view.

Read full story here at - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/Singapore-scientists-troubleshoot-protein-based-bioplastics.php

Being a breakthrough in technology, the plant based plastics has set up a milestone on the way to environment friendly deals and realistic support for good impacts. Apart from being used as packaging products, this kind of plastic is good for development of carry bags, containers and bottles. This well performing bio-based plastic is good for being used for the production of disposable and non-disposable plastics equally. Lignin is good for making the product rigid and stiff as well as hydrophobic.

Biome Bioplastics unveiled innovative stuff for 3D printing

Biome bio-plastic and 3Dom Filaments together developed a biodegradable plastic which is good for easier processing and better finishing as well as good printing speed. This new material has been revealed at TCT show recently making the whole event special for 3D printing. According to the Sales Director of the company, Sally Morley, demonstration of bio-based materials is good for futuristic deals regarding bio-plastics. When it comes upon 3D printing, market deals and additive manufacturing is performed according to the expected results for successful business project. Best product quality leads towards the best finishing of prints; Biome 3D printing is special to be noticed for the reason it is being developed from natural and sustainable resources.

Read more about the deal here at - http://www.biomebioplastics.com/biome-bioplastics-launches-new-material-for-3d-printing/

Another important thing to know about the bio-based plastics is that they are simpler to work for printing procedure. They offers the market an option to perform better and do something more than just a green credentials. Being high performance products, these bio-plastics can be applied in multiple fields including electronics. One more thing to notice here is that it is the first step of Biome Bioplastics in partnership with 3Dom Filaments to move towards the 3D printing industry.

Department of Agriculture in US to work for better development of bio-economy

US is known well for continuous development of the bio-based industry and production of renewable chemical products. According to a report introduced in first week of October, US Dept of Agriculture, USDA states that the bio-based products are developed from renewable materials in order to be used as an option of the petroleum derived counterparts. The interesting part of the report to know is that this estimated bio-based material market will make about 10 percent of the chemical market next year.

Read full story about this matter here at - http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/2014/10/bio-based-chemicals-rise-us

The Department of Agriculture in the country has been identified that many challenges are there in the path of continuous development in the field of bio-economy. Whether one talk about reliable availability or about the selection or arrangement of raw material, the impact of climate and weather changes are the leading factors to influence the industry. Still, leading polymers such as polyhydroxyalknoates and PLA have strengthened the market and they are expected to increase their market up to 3.45 million tones till 2020.

According to Brent Erickson from USBIO, bio-economy in the country is facing rapid development and representing sufficient availability of raw materials also. That’s how, the plan of production of bio-based and renewable chemical products can be successful.