Researching sustainable biomaterials to replace conventional synthetic products for industrial and manufacturing applications.
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METNIN RESIN formulations are great at replacing phenol in thermosetting and phenolic resins. Furthermore, the use of METNIN can reduce or even eliminate the need for formaldehyde and allow for fully bio-based solutions. Typical applications include adhesives, laminates, and composites. Also, METNIN RESIN is a good replacement for expensive synthetic
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Augeo® SL 191 is a bio-based solvent from Solvay with key performance attributes, such as colorless and clear liquid, non-corrosive, low volatility, and a slight odor. It is miscible in common organic solvents and water. This solution is a slow-evaporating solvent-composed molecule that joins diversified chemical functions in the same
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Nymax™ BIO formulations are highly engineered, low water absorption polyamides (PA) that provide a more sustainable alternative to PA66 glass fiber-filled materials. These bio-based nylon grades utilize up to 47 percent natural filler from renewable plant sources, including corn, straw and wheat, and reduce the carbon footprint value significantly at
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Soltellus™ 2000L, a water-soluble and biodegradable polymer, serves as a multifunctional product with diverse applications in agriculture.
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Founded in London in 2021, FlexSea develops novel seaweed-derived biomaterials that can replace single-use plastics in various industries. Their materials are derived from naturally occurring seaweed biopolymers from widely cultivated red seaweed strains. Plus, unlike other biopolymers on the market like PLA, which requires industrial composting, FlexSea’s biopolymers decompose
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EPDM rubber is known for its properties as a polymer with excellent resistance to heat, weather and other demanding conditions. These technical properties make EPDM an ideal elastomer for rubber articles designed for critical applications in automotive, aerospace, building and construction, tire and tubing, and consumer goods. Like other rubbers,
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Kelsun Yarn, from Keel Labs, offers a sustainable drop-in alternative to conventional fibers, utilizing the renewable biopolymer found in kelp.
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DextraCel®, from Anomera, are high-purity Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) sustainably harvested from Canadian Forests. DextraCel® carboxylated-CNC can be supplied as a nano-redispersible powder or liquid suspension, with multiple possibilities for use in industrial and cosmetic applications, including concrete and cement drymix, polymers and composites, paints and coatings, life sciences and medical,
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Amodel® Bios is a biobased form of Polyphthalamide (PPA) from Solvay produced using non-food competing biomass and 100% renewable electricity, resulting in the lowest Global Warming Potential (GWP) of all PPA resins. Amodel® Bios PPA offers exceptional material performance, with the highest Tg (135°C) among all bio-based PPAs, as
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EPINITY™ is a 100% bio-based Epichlorohydrin (ECH) made from glycerine and produced by Advanced Biochemical Thailand (ABT). The renewable glycerine is a by-product derived from vegetable oil from biodiesel and oleochemical production. Using Epinity offers several environmental benefits over petro-based ECH. For example, a comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was
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Vivomer, developed and manufactured by Shellworks, is a compostable and vegan plastic alternative for packaging applications made from fermentation with microbes readily available in marine and soil environments. Vivomer is designed to degrade organically without leaving behind microplastics. At the end of life, microbes abundant in soil and marine environments
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AeroFLAX, developed by Lufthansa Technik, is a sustainable and eco-friendly composite solution for aircraft cabin components. It is the first airworthy composite solution based on renewable and eco-efficient pre-impregnated fiber, or prepreg, that meets the flammability requirements for aircraft cabins. The unique combination of ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ flax fiber reinforcements,