Articles Tagged with ''bio-based materials''

Nouryon recently launched a new product concept, Expancel^® BIO microspheres, to provide a partially biobased and high-performance lightweight filler and blowing agent that addresses evolving market needs.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP are developing and testing bio-based adhesives for the industrial production of folding cartons in the Sustainable Gluing with Renewable Adhesives SUGRA project.

A comprehensive analysis of 24 scenarios across 15 reports identifies biomass, CCU, and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050. 

Locus Fermentation Solutions, a domestic bio-manufacturing leader, announced expansion of TSCA registration from the EPA for its biosurfactants. 

The demand for bio-adhesives is experiencing significant growth across various applications, including paper and packaging, construction, woodworking, medical, personal care, and more. 

A vegetable oil-based polyol replaces petroleum-based polyol to synthesize polyurethane foam, which can save energy and reduce emissions.

Arkema recently announced that its waterborne PVDF range, Kynar Aquatec^®, has received the "Solar Impulse Efficient Solution" label, recognizing the product for its outstanding durability benefits in cool roof coatings. 

Among the polymers used in packaging HMA formulations, low-viscosity polyolefin materials have demonstrated superior adhesion, improved low application temperature, ease of processability, and thermal stability versus EVA-based formulations.

ISCC PLUS is a voluntary scheme that attests to the proper management of recycled and biomass-derived raw materials across the supply chain, including in production processes. 

As the demand for environmentally friendly products rises, manufacturers are evaluating their current sustainability practices and finding ways to minimize their environmental impact.