Articles Tagged with ''bio-based materials''

Arkema has achieved multiple mass balance ISCC PLUS certifications in the United States, Europe, and Asia covering major coating technologies.

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.