Researching sustainable biomaterials to replace conventional synthetic products for industrial and manufacturing applications.
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Xampla is a revolutionary bio-based material made entirely from natural polymers extracted from plants, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. They use a range of plant-based feedstocks, including legumes and agricultural waste, to manufacture their products. Xampla’s materials are not chemically modified during the manufacturing process
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I’m green™ EVA SVT2180 is a bio-based, drop-in replacement for fossil-based EVA copolymers. This material is produced by Braskem from sugarcane-based ethanol production and supplied by FKuR in the US and Europe. I’m green™ EVA materials are copolymers of renewable ethylene vinyl acetate with 70% minimum bio-content based
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EVO® by Fulgar is a high-tech yarn derived from renewable castor oil. This material, certified >85% bio-based under Din Certco, offers advanced performance properties in the class of polyamide (PA) fibers for clothing and apparel. EVO® by Fulgar is ideal for sportswear and technical fabric applications where users expect
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Braskem BIO Eva filaments are made from raw sugar cane, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional 3D printing filaments on the market. These bio-based EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) filaments can be used in direct drive system 3D printers to produce light and flexible parts with improved sustainability profiles.
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Neste Renewable Isoalkane oil offers a sustainable, safe, and odorless alternative to traditional mineral oils for various chemical applications, from paints and coatings to lubricants. Neste’s Isoalkane comes from their proprietary and renewable NEXTBL technology, which converts natural oils and industrial waste streams into high-purity isoparaffinic oils with low
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ADBio PLA+ is a biobased and compostable additive that helps improve the mechanical properties of virgin PLA. ADBio PLA+ can improve the impact resistance of virgin PLA by as much as 7x, making it less brittle and easier to process due to better flowability in processes such as injection molding,
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MicBeads from Bioweg are sustainable alternatives to plastic microbeads for personal care and cosmetic applications. Micropowder is used for scrubbing and exfoliating. However, the synthetic microplastics used in these additives are a serious cause of pollution, contamination, and potential health problems. Unlike conventional synthetic microbeads, Bioweg’s MicBeads are produced
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SynNova® Sustainable Synthetic Base Oil (SSBO) is a 100% renewable, plant-derived base oil from Novvi. SynNova base oils are compatible with a broad range of additives and can replace fossil-derived base oils in automotive engine oil, process lubricants, and industrial oil applications. SynNova comes in 3 grades: SynNova 4, SynNova
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PHACT bio-based polyesters from CJ BIO are marine biodegradable PHA-based plastics produced from bacterial fermentation. PHACT polyesters are 100% biobased, certified by OK Biobased, compostable and biodegradable in soil and marine environments. These PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) bioplastics are produced from bacterial fermentation of sugars. They are flexible, durable and transparent and
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Solinatra® is a 100% bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable alternative to single-use plastics. Solinatra is derived from agricultural and food manufacturing waste that’s dried, milled, and compounded with natural additives to form pellets. These pellets can be used in injection molding applications with existing tooling and machinery to make compostable
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PureNova process oils are produced using a proprietary platform technology from sustainable plant feedstocks. The PuraNova process oils come in three grades, all 100% bio-based per ASTM 6866, including PureNova 2609, PureNova 2304, and PureNova 1351. These products from Novvi are designed to balance sustainability, including biodegradability, no sulfur content,
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Naia™ fiber from Eastman includes a portfolio of cellulosic acetate fibers available as sustainable filament yarn or staple fabrics for different textile applications. The cellulosic fiber is sourced from sustainably managed pine and eucalyptus forests in North America and Brazil, with FSC and PEFC chain of custody certifications, and processed
