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Imprint Content 34 Porsche launches cars with biocomposites 32 Bacteriostatic PLA compound for 3D printingz Nov/Dec 06|2021 3 Editorial 5 News 8, 49 Events 16 Application News 22 Material News 40 10 years ago 46 Suppliers Guide 50 Companies in this issue Coating 10 Waterborne biobased coatings 13 Biobased binders for coatings 14 Biobased or renewable carbon based coatings From Science and Research 15 Clean-up ships fuelled by garbage (Ocean plastics) 28 Biobased polymers to fertilizers Materials 18 Useful sample kit 24 Custom-made PHA 26 Fill the gap, not the landfill Applications 19 Carbon neutral toothbrush 20 100 % biobased PET bottle Recycling 30 Merging high-quality recycling with lowered emissions 32 Upcycling process for PAN from textile waste Report 33 Patent situation Opinion 34 Natural PHA materials Basics 38 Cellulose Publisher / Editorial Dr. Michael Thielen (MT) Alex Thielen (AT) Samuel Brangenberg (SB) Head Office Polymedia Publisher GmbH Dammer Str. 112 41066 Mönchengladbach, Germany phone: +49 (0)2161 6884469 fax: +49 (0)2161 6884468 info@bioplasticsmagazine.com www.bioplasticsmagazine.com Media Adviser Samsales (German language) phone: +49(0)2161-6884467 fax: +49(0)2161 6884468 sb@bioplasticsmagazine.com Michael Thielen (English Language) (see head office) Layout/Production Kerstin Neumeister Print Poligrāfijas grupa Mūkusala Ltd. 1004 Riga, Latvia bioplastics MAGAZINE is printed on chlorine-free FSC certified paper. Print run: 3300 copies bioplastics magazine Volume 16 - 2021 ISSN 1862-5258 bM is published 6 times a year. This publication is sent to qualified subscribers (169 Euro for 6 issues). bioplastics MAGAZINE is read in 92 countries. Every effort is made to verify all Information published, but Polymedia Publisher cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any losses that may arise as a result. All articles appearing in bioplastics MAGAZINE, or on the website www.bioplasticsmagazine.com are strictly covered by copyright. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, scanned, photographed and/or stored in any form, including electronic format, without the prior consent of the publisher. Opinions expressed in articles do not necessarily reflect those of Polymedia Publisher. bioplastics MAGAZINE welcomes contributions for publication. Submissions are accepted on the basis of full assignment of copyright to Polymedia Publisher GmbH unless otherwise agreed in advance and in writing. We reserve the right to edit items for reasons of space, clarity or legality. Please contact the editorial office via mt@bioplasticsmagazine.com. The fact that product names may not be identified in our editorial as trade marks is not an indication that such names are not registered trade marks. bioplastics MAGAZINE tries to use British spelling. However, in articles based on information from the USA, American spelling may also be used. Envelopes A part of this print run is mailed to the readers wrapped bioplastic envelopes sponsored by BIOTEC Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. KG, Emmerich, Germany Cover Shutterstock (wavebreakmedia) Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/bioplasticsmag Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bioplasticsmagazine
Emballator launches bio-PP product Emballator (Ulricehamn, Sweden)) a leading producer of packaging solutions, and Borealis (Vienna, Austria)) are expanding their portfolio in close partnership. Borealis is providing Emballator with biobased polypropylene for pails and containers. The raw material is made from used and recovered residue vegetable oil and cooking oils. “For PE products it has been possible for many years to produce a product in biobased material but for PP, until now, it has only been possible to produce bio-PP based products from renewable resources with the ISCC PLUS certified mass balance principle. With this new grade the product contains at least 30 % biobased polypropylene,” says Richard Johansson, Sales and Marketing Manager at Emballator Lagan. The packaging produced by Emballator is 100 % recyclable as PP create a circular solution, that reduces the carbon footprint further. “At Borealis, we continue to re-invent our circular product portfolio for more sustainable living. This partnership with Emballator is another step in our commitment to renewable/biobased products that significantly reduce the carbon footprint of packaging,” says Trevor Davis, Global Commercial Director, Consumer Products. “With Borealis as a partner we significantly lower our carbon footprint, while maintaining the existing quality standards of our product.” says Richard Johansson. MT www.emballator.com | www.borealis.com Danimer Scientific and Total Corbion PLA collaborate Danimer Scientific (Bainbridge, GA, USA) and Total Corbion PLA (Gorinchem, The Netherlands), both leading bioplastics companies focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, recently announced that they have entered into a long-term collaborative arrangement for the supply of Luminy ® PLA. As Danimer continues to scale up the commercial production of Nodax ® , its signature polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), this agreement enhances Danimer’s ability to fulfil customer needs for resins that require a blend of PLA- and PHA-based inputs. Stephen E. Croskrey, Chairman and CEOof Danimer, said, “While growing commercial production of PHA remains the focus of our business, PLA is a part of some compounds that we formulate to meet specific customers’ functionality needs for different applications. Teaming with Total Corbion PLA provides an ideal solution to support our long-term growth strategy while ensuring our short-term customer needs remain fulfilled.” Danimer works with each of its customers to develop customized formulas for biobased resins that meet biodegradability and functionality expectations. Blending various inputs, such as PHA and PLA, enables Danimer to expand the applications of its materials across a number of different industries. Total Corbion PLA is a 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and Corbion focused on the manufacturing and marketing of Luminy PLA resins. Thomas Philipon, Chief Executive Officer of Total Corbion PLA, said, "The biopolymers market is experiencing strong growth, and customers are requesting innovative solutions tailor-made to their market needs. In today’s dynamic market, strategic arrangements throughout the value chain are key to ensuring security of supply in both product and technology that will allow brand owners and ultimately consumers to be comfortable with selecting bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics." MT www.danimerscientific.com | www.total-corbion.com News daily updated News at www.bioplasticsmagazine.com Picks & clicks Most frequently clicked news Here’s a look at our most popular online content of the past two months. The story that got the most clicks from the visitors to bioplasticsmagazine.com was: tinyurl.com/news-20211027 Sabic debuts world’s first biobased, certified renewable high-performance amorphous polymer (27 October 2021) Sabic has launched a new portfolio of biobased ULTEM resins (...) These breakthrough polyetherimide (PEI) materials are the first certified renewable high-temperature, amorphous resins available in the industry for potential use in challenging applications in consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive and other industries. bioplastics MAGAZINE [06/21] Vol. 16 5
