New biomass-based bioplastic produced from non-edible plant resources
Updated: 2010-10-31 15:44:54
NEC Corporation announced today the development of a first-of-its-kind durable new biomass-based plastic (bioplastic) that is produced from non-edible plant resources. The bioplastic is created by bonding cellulose (1), a main component of plant stems, with cardanol (2), a primary component of cashew nut shells, which achieves a level of durability that is suitable for [...]

According to a new technical market research report (BIOPLASTICS: TECHNOLOGIES AND GLOBAL MARKETS ) from BCC Research, the global market for bioplastics is expected to reach nearly 572,000 metric tons in 2010, and is expected to increase to more than 3.2 million metric tons in 2015, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of [...]
BASF SE and Solix Biofuels, Inc. have signed an agreement to investigate the use of algae to produce certain chemicals for BASF. Solix is a leading developer of algae cultivation technology systems and will test multiple algae species in its proprietary growth system, AGS™, for BASF. As the world’s leading chemical company, BASF is [...]
Braskem, the largest thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas and a company committed to bringing to market products and solutions with high technical performance that are aligned with the principles of the low-carbon economy, announces the conclusion of the conceptual phase of the project to build a green propylene plant. In 2011, work will [...]
Those algal blooms that have blotted waterscapes around China and almost sabotaged the 2008 Olympics may soon have a useful purpose — fibers for high-tech fabrics. A Chinese company is aiming to mass produce the fabrics that could be used in protective clothing worn by firefighters and medical personnel as early as next year, [...]
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Toyota Tsusho Corporation will establish the first global bio-PET integrated supply chain including, procurement of bio-ethanol, production of bio-mono ethylene glycol, tolling business of PET, and marketing of bio-PET. Toyota Tsusho will handle bio-plastics as sustainable material, and will reduce to use fossil fuel and not use food material for industrial purpose. Toyota Tsusho [...]
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