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RESEARCH
Belgian university develops improved PLA process / Patent sold to unnamed chemical producer
15.07.2015
NATUREWORKS
Programme to support 3D printing market needs / Development of new PLA series
19.05.2015
MITSUBISHI
First bio-based polycarbonatediol launched / Proprietary technology yields unique composition
15.04.2015
TEKNOR APEX
Development of PLA compounds for 3D printing / Heat resistance and impact strength combined in same grade
13.04.2015
POLYONE
Vinyl-based material launched with bio-derived plasticiser
10.04.2015
BIOTEC
Partnership with Japan's Kaneka to develop bio-based products
19.02.2015
POLYMER RESEARCH
Fraunhofer ISC develops "BioOrmocer" barrier coat for food packaging of biodegradable plastic film
12.01.2015
REVERDIA
Plans for licensing "Biosuccinium" / Unlocking the bio-based market
15.10.2014
GRAFE
LDPE bio-compound for foils to be demonstrated at “Fakuma” 2014
26.09.2014
FKUR
Cooperation with Helian Polymers on PLA blends for 3D printing / Improved printing accuracy and product quality claimed / Demonstration at “Composites Europe”
15.09.2014
BIOMER
First fully renewable natural composite developed for high-performance applications
09.09.2014
PERSTORP
Biodegradable polycaprolactone receives European food contact approval / Wide range of applications
20.06.2014
REVERDIA
Renewable PBS polymer technology shown at "Chinaplas" / Dutch company is first-time exhibitor
28.04.2014
METABOLIX
Rubber modifiers to improve PLA biopolymers performance / Further expansions planned
27.02.2014
NATUREWORKS
Partnering with Irish startup 3DOM Filaments in 3D printing / Ingeo PLA technology meets filament manufacturing
17.12.2013
COCA-COLA
Collaboration with Ford / "PlantBottle" technology used in interior of new “Fusion Energi”
22.11.2013
BIOPLASTICS
Politics of biodegradable plastics misleading? / Compostability only deemed necessary for fruit nets and root balls / Drop-in solutions for better ecological efficiency / Production remains expensive
20.11.2013
NATUREWORKS
Launching of polymer-grade lactide and three biopolymer grades for injection moulding and extrusion
05.11.2013
SOLVAY
Cellulose acetate bio-plastic offers engineering alternatives
04.11.2013
CORBION PURAC
Collaboration with Innovia Films to develop PLA biofilms / Early tests show improved resistance to higher temperatures
11.10.2013
METABOLIX
Collaboration with Samsung Fine Chemicals formalised / Aim to expand global market for PHA-based biopolymers
23.08.2013
SYNPRODO
Ready to launch organic rigid foam packaging solution for German market / Suitable for coolers and palettes
19.08.2013
PERSTORP
“Capa” caprolactones for bioplastic blends ready to be launched
16.07.2013
NOVAMONT
Generation 4 “Mater-Bi” from renewable oil and sugar / Genomatica process
01.07.2013
TEKNOR APEX
US compounder adds two PLA alloys for use in electronic devices / Increased toughness with up to 40% bio-based content
18.06.2013
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