Researching sustainable biomaterials to replace conventional synthetic products for industrial and manufacturing applications.
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Touch of Nature® from Orineo is a 2-component thermosetting aesthetic system that consists of resin and hardener. The material is 100% derived from annual plants, and it is made by combining OriCoat with food- and agro-industry waste such as berry skins, orange peelings, coffee grounds, oat hulls, coconut husks, and
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Polyglykol 10000 SG Vita from Clariant is a 100% biobased surfactant that functions as a moisturizer in a variety of personal care applications. This biobased polyethylene glycol is part of Clariant’s Vita product line, which includes a range of renewably sourced surfactants that can save up to 85% of
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Merginole 207 from Hobum Oleochemicals is a polyol with 98% biobased content from mixed vegetable oil sources. This natural oil polyol (NOP) has primary and secondary hydroxyl groups and can be used as a base polyol or additive to impart specific properties in a formulation, such as hydrophobicity, gloss enhancement,
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Paptic Sterna® is a biobased and sustainable packaging material designed for large quantities of carrier and gift bags, e-commerce mailers, and as a base material for labels and coating. Paptic materials are derived from renewable, wood-based fibers that are sourced from sustainably managed forests. Their Sterna material is soft and
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APILON™ 52 BIO from Trinseo includes a full line of thermoplastic bioplastics (TPE-U or TPU) made from renewable sources and offering the same performance as traditional fossil-based TPUs. APILON™ 52 BIO materials can be processed using various technologies such as injection molding, extrusion, rigid-soft over-molding, coagulation, and calendering. The family
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Bio-2,3-Butanediol is a low-carbon alternative to synthetic 2,3-BDO produced from renewable biomass via a patented fermentation process. Biokemik has developed proprietary and patented fermentation, chemical, and separation processes using Spanish Type Culture Collection (CECT) microorganisms to produce biobased platform chemicals, including Bio-Butadiene, Bio-Acetoine, Bio-Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone, and 2,3-Butanediol. Bio-2,
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ALGX VBIO is a bio-based and biodegradable resin derived from green algae, developed by Eranova. The algae used to make ALGX is harvested and subjected to starch enrichment using a patented process in large ponds. This process is highly efficient and produces 20 times more biomass than current land-based plant
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HEMP PLA is a 100% plant-based commercially compostable Polylactic Acid resin blended with 25% hemp content. HEMP PLA is designed to be a drop-in replacement for virgin PLA injection molding applications, but may be used for other forming methods as developed by individual users. Hemp-based plastics have the potential to
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ECOR Technology produces high-performance panels made from up-cycled cellulose waste fibers, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional wood-based composites like Plywood, MDF, and Particle Board. The ECOR-1 is 100% bio-based and fully recyclable, with feedstock sourced locally from manufacturing and agricultural byproducts that were once considered waste. Ecor-1 is available
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Bio-Fleet™ Hydraulic Fluids (ISO 22, 32, 46, 68) from Renewable Lubricants, Inc. are vegetable-based, ultimately biodegradable lubricants for hydraulic equipment operating in demanding conditions. All ISO grades meet or exceed USDA BioPreferred standards for hydraulic fluids. These patented formulations also meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit
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SR GreenPoxy 56 from Sicomin is an epoxy resin with 56% of its molecular structure coming from plant and vegetable matter. The biobased carbon content is certified by an independent laboratory using Carbon 14 measurements (ASTM D6866 or XP CEN/TS 16640). GreenPoxy 56 is suitable for laminating, injection molding,
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EuricaCoat 9411B is a fully recyclable water-based coating completely based on renewable and bio-based raw materials. This coating provides specific barrier properties, such as a low OTR (oxygen transmission rate ), excellent oil and grease resistance in combination with good MVTR (moisture vapor transmission rate), low Cobb and low CoF values,
