Researching sustainable biomaterials to replace conventional synthetic products for industrial and manufacturing applications.
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Neste RE™ is a raw material for plastics production based on two components: the renewable component and the recycled component, both of which are sustainably produced. The renewable component is primarily derived from waste and residue oils and fats, such as used cooking oil, and the recycled component comes from
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SEPTON™ BIO-series, developed by Kuraray, is a new family of hydrogenated styrene farnesene block copolymers (HSFCs) based on renewable resources. This innovative material utilizes a new bio-based monomer, beta-farnesene, which is derived from the fermentation of sugar cane. SEPTON™ BIO-series allows the development of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that are more
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Birla Viscose is a biobased staple fiber that offers the comfort of natural fibers along with the precision of engineered man-made fibers. Birla Viscose is made from 100% natural wood pulp with several certifications, including Okeo-Tex Standard 100 and Cradle to Cradle Gold Material Health (Spunshades), making it safe even
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RUBRAN® from B4Plastics is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that utilizes bio-based building blocks created from natural sources, as well as post-consumer plastic waste, to create a more sustainable and circular material for elastomeric applications. RUBRAN® has a biobased content of up to 30% (from a technology platform that converts raw
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Monprene® S3 CP-15170 BLK is a new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) by Teknor Apex, consisting of 35% sustainable content that includes UBQ™ and post-consumer recycled material. UBQ™ is a sustainable plastic substitute made entirely from organic and unrecyclable waste. This high flow TPE is initially available in 70 Shore A and
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BioPBS is a partially bio-based polybutylene succinate from PTT MCC Biochem. This biodegradable and compostable polymer is food contact approved and compatible with other biopolymers such as PLA, PHA and PBAT. The biobased portion of BioPBS comes from biosuccinic acid (BSA), with certifications under USDA, DIN Certco, and JPB. Because
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Natural Wood Rosin, produced by Leaf Resources, is a high-quality, natural rosin derived from pine trees sourced from an FSC certified plantation forest. The production process involves steam distillation without the use of any external chemicals. Rosin and its derivatives have various industrial applications, including the manufacture of soaps, varnishes,
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Mettlewood from Inventwood is a densified, lignin-free wood that’s lighter and cheaper than steel. It’s cellulose structure gives it 5-10x the stiffness compared to normal wood materials along with natural resistance to fire, moisture, and termites. With 50% less density than steel, Mettlewood has a very high strength-to-weight
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The FUTERRA Hydraulic Fluid (HF) Series from RSC is an environmentally acceptable lubricant (EAL) made from renewable hydrocarbon-based materials. The FUTERRA HF Series is intended for demanding applications where incidental environmental exposure of the lubricant is a cause for concern. It is a drop-in replacement for mineral oil-based lubricants and
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NXT SOLV 100 from NXTLEVVEL, a joint venture between Towell Engineering Group and GFBiochemicals, is a proprietary Ethyl levulinate solvent. The materials are bio-derived from (hemi)cellulosic feedstock and are a sustainable replacement for a number of materials including dibasic esters, glycol ether acetates and d-limonene. NXT SOLV 100 has
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Corbion’s PURASOLV® EL is a biobased solvent derived from ethyl lactate for personal care and cosmetic formulations. Ethyl lactate is an ester of natural L-Lactic acid, which is produced by fermentation from sugar. It is a clear and colorless liquid of low volatility, having a characteristic odor. Ethyl lactate
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erthos terrafyllo™, developed by the Canadian green startup erthos™, is a renewably sourced and compostable resin based on novel biobased materials and designed to replace traditional polyethylene inputs in a number of applications. Designed to be a 1-to-1 replacement for polyethylene, erthos terrafyllo™ offers the potential to significantly reduce water,
