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Production and Engineering Other Biopolymers

TEKNOR APEX
High bio-content PLA is introduced / A new environmental alternative to PP and PS?
19.08.2011
FKUR
Introducing the new “Biograde V 2091” transparent injection mouldable grade
18.08.2011
STYROCHEM
Biodegradable EPS is launched
17.08.2011
KURARAY
Collaboration with Amyris to develop high performance polymers from renewable feedstocks / Exclusive supply agreement following completion of technical programme
17.08.2011
KANEKA
Trial production of new plant oil-based polyester biopolymer / “Aonilex” output to be ramped up successively to 10,000 t/y
06.06.2011
DSM
Cooperation with Elevance Renewable Sciences on bio-based high performance thermoplastics
19.05.2011
BIOBENT
New bioplastics range claimed to compete on cost with traditional resins
09.02.2011
FRAUNHOFER
German researcher develops PLA composites with staple fibre reinforcement / Potential applications in medical technology and automotive
24.01.2011
FKUR
Cooperation with Synbra on new GMO-free PLA compounds / Plans to develop high-performance biopolymers
10.12.2010
PURAC
Engineering plastic properties claimed for PLA compound
06.12.2010
CRODA COATINGS & POLYMERS
Bio-based PA building block offers new high-end applications
30.11.2010
WACKER CHEMIE
Biodegradable polymer blends developed
16.11.2010
ROQUETTE
Starch producer launches "Gaialene" polymer family / Potential substitute for polyolefins and ABS
11.10.2010
MOMENTIVE
New additive increases bio-based content of foam / Collaboration with Cargill
07.10.2010
BIOTEC
New bioplastic based on potato starch
07.09.2010
NEC
Durable bioplastic developed with 70% plant content
02.09.2010
SUKANO
New “Bioloy” PLA compounds with improved properties
01.09.2010
BASF
Online software tool helps assess sustainability / Ecological footprints of bioplastics calculated / Demonstration at “K 2010”
28.07.2010
CHROMA
New masterbatches designed to make resins biodegradable
15.07.2010
DSM
High performance bio-based engineering plastic developed
22.06.2010
TEKNOR APEX
New blend developed for faster composting
05.05.2010
POLYONE
Biopolymer compounds developed
29.04.2010
DOW
Bio-based plasticisers launched for wire and cable applications
27.04.2010
NATUREWORKS
Polymer-grade lactides for biopolymers up for sale
19.03.2010
NOVAMONT
“Mater-Bi” selected for compostable bags
17.03.2010
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