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Buhler Sortex wins AWS Ecoplastics Vote !

Bioplastic Production in Switchgrass Plants

Could the chemical industry become a source of more sustainable manufacturing? / Bio-blog

Japan keen on bioplastics, but implementation slow – A point of view! “Bio-Polym Blog”

A list of 20 innovations based on biodegradability “Bio-Polym Blog”

un blog intéressant “http://pakbec.blogspot.com”

Thailand – Regional bioplastics role pursued / bioplastics24.com

Alcan Packaging offers biodegradable films / bioplastics24.com

Boulderbased, Biodegradable, Sustainable

Presseportal: BASF SE – BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter – What are bioplastics?

Ludwigshafen (ots) – Bioplastics might look artificial, but they sure act like they’re organic. When you toss them on a compost heap, for example, they simply disappear. There’s no magic involved, though. Compostable bioplastics disintegrate in nature without leaving a trace. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.

Publication / ACS / biomacromolecules / Synthesis and Modification of Functional Poly(lactide) Copolymers: Toward Biofunctional Materials

Publication / ScienceDirect / Polymer / Crystallization behavior of poly(l-lactic acid) affected by the addition of a small amount of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)

Publication / ACS / Macromolecules / Volume 41, Issue 15 (August 12, 2008) / Biodegradable Hyperbranched Aliphatic Polyesters Derived from Pentaerythrito

Publications / ScienceDirect / Acta Biomaterialia / Biocompatibility and bioactivity of plasma-treated biodegradable poly(butylene succinate)

Teknor presents new family of colour concentrates for PLA biopolymer applications

Publication / ScienceDirect – Polymer : Synthesis and characterization of TPO–PLA copolymer and its behavior as compatibilizer for PLA/TPO blends

Publications / ACS / Biomacromolecules / Biodegradable Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Incorporating Polyhedral OligosilsesquioxanePamela

Viba’s new masterbatches boost chemical resistance of greenhouse films

Frilvam launches starch-based masterbatches for biopolymersAdditives for Polymers

Clariant Masterbatches expands ‘green’ portfolio

the new CESA®-natur product line from Clariant Masterbatches.

Publication / ScienceDirect / Polymer / in press / Glass Transition Behavior And Dynamic Fragility In Polylactides Containing Mobile And Rigid Amorphous Fractions

Publication / ScienceDirect – Reactive and functional polymers / in press / Crystallization and Degradation behaviors of Treated Polyhydroxybutyrates

ScienceDirect / polymer / in press / Preparation and properties of biodegradable PBS/multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposites

Publication / ScienceDirect – European Polymer Journal : Polylactide (PLA)-CaSO4 composites toughened with low molecular weight and polymeric ester-like plasticizers and related performances

Bio amber – commercial bio based succinic acid, white biotechnology / JV between ARD and DNP

Bio-amber has positioned itself as a leader in white biotechnology. Bio-amber is the first company to successfully develop a commercially viable technology for the production of succinic acid by fermentation of various renewable feedstocks. This was made possible by the scientific, technical and commercial expertise of its two shareholders, ARD and a DNP Green Technology following a research and development partnership initiated in 2006.

A Ningbo, le plastique 100% biodégradable devient compost / PHBV / Tianan

Voici une déclaration pour le moins surprenante de Tianan, qui semble ne pas avoir eu vent de ses concurents, dont PHB industrial au Brésil… 

The PLA puzzle / Packs and Closures / packagingnews.co.uk

The PLA puzzle
Paul Gander and Tess Raine,
http://www.packagingnews.co.uk/thisIssue/PackagingNews/

Finding the most suitable final destination for packaging made from polylactic acid (PLA) can feel like trying to make your way out of a maze. A maze with more than one exit, and where the PLA players find it hard to agree on the right path to the finish.

Braschem to invest in biopolymer plant | World News | packagingnews.co.uk

Sherbrooke mise gros sur les bioindustries / Denis Dufresne / La Tribune / Cyberpresse

La région de Sherbrooke veut être reconnue comme pôle environnemental spécialisé dans les bioindustries, notamment pour la production de bioplastique, un plastique d’origine végétale.

New Family Of Color Concentrates For PLA Biopolymer Includes

Iowa Corn Promotion Board, NJIT to license breakthrough, safe bio-plastic alternative

“…Corn-based isosorbide can replace bisphenol”
“…use corn derived isosorbide as UV-absorbing product, and epoxy coating similar to the lining in soup cans”

Public release date: 6-Aug-2008
Contact: Sheryl Weinstein
sheryl.m.weinstein@njit.edu
973-596-3436
New Jersey Institute of Technology

Protection packet / Ceetak / packagingnews.co.uk

Clariant: Masterbatches for biopolymers

Clariant: Masterbatches for biopolymers

Clariant Masterbatches (Muttenz / Switzerland; www.clariant.masterbatches.com) has introduced the “Cesa-natur” range of additive masterbatches developed for use with environmentally-friendly biopolymers, such as polylactic acid (PLA), which are becoming popular in “green” packaging and consumer goods applications. The new range, along with “Renol-natur”, introduced in 2007, can also be formulated for use in conventional polymers as alternatives to non-renewable additives.

The masterbatches, including slip/antiblock agents, UV/light stabilisers, antioxidants and antistatic agents, have a biopolymer carrier resin and include naturally occurring renewable, biodegradable substances.

Plasteurope – PIE News – Ticker

BASF Group: News Release: BASF plasticizer Hexamoll® DINCH comes out ahead in eco-efficiency analysis

• Top five commercially available non-phthalate plasticizers compared 
• Independent assessment by TÜV Rheinland supports BASF findings

The BASF product Hexamoll® DINCH has the highest eco-efficiency in a comparison of the top five non-phthalate plasticizers on the market today.

Autem Alter Plastiques / Orléans

Autem développe et commercialise des solutions alternatives écologique au plastique traditionnel.

Hisun transforme le maïs en plastique

Par Gaëlle COURCOUX

http://www.eco-life.fr

Avec 20 millions de tonnes de matières plastiques consommées par an, la Chine se devait de trouver une solution. Elle l’a peut-être trouvé. L’entreprise high-tech Hisun Biomaterials produit et distribue des bioplastiques fabriqués à partir de maïs, pommes de terre, betteraves et manioc. Un produit qui pourrait bien être révolutionnaire. Et le marché ne fait que commencer.

Offre de thèse / synthèse et caractérisation de nouveaux polymères à partir de ressources renouvelables

Offre de thèse / Etude de polymes et composites biodegradables à base de resines proteiques et de biopolyesters

Offre de thèse / Elaboration et mise en oeuvre par injection de polymères biosources nanorenforces pour applications automobiles