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Louis Vuitton launches renewable sneakers
I saw this post from Biofuel Digest about Louis Vuitton’s new limited edition Charlie sneakers for men ($2324 available starting 19th July). According to the article, most of the shoe’s outsole is made from recycled polyurethane, while corn-based bioplastic is incorporated into the upper. Shoelaces are made from waste plastic, and packaging is paper-based with … Continue reading
Isothane in CO2-based polyols development
I haven’t seen any formal press release from either Econic Technologies or Isothane Limited but according to Econic, the companies are working on the application of Econic’s CO2-based polyols in spray foam insulation (see video below). UK-based Isothane Ltd. is a manufacturer of products used for insulating buildings, providing buoyancy for boats, protecting bridges and … Continue reading
DuPont Tate & Lyle, BioAmber Launch Sampling Program at UTECH
I am currently working on Tecnon OrbiChem’s March issue of Bio-Materials newsletter but I can’t pass up this opportunity to post this interesting announcement from DuPont Tate & Lyle and BioAmber on their efforts to jointly developed the market for bio-based polyols using DuPont’s bio-PDO (1,3 propanediol) and BioAmber’s bio-succinic acid. The two companies said they … Continue reading
Soy-polyols expand in Europe
I have been covering the development of soy polyols since my journalism days at Chemical Market Reporter magazine (a loooong time ago) and one of the pioneers in this sector is Arkansas-based BioBased Technologies (BBT) LLC. The company has debuted its Agrol soy-based polyols ten years ago and now it recently announced its expansion into Europe. Beginning next … Continue reading
Bio-succinic acid and PDO in polyols
Before I forget this news that came in last month (all the news and information I get, I write it up on Tecnon OrbiChem’s Bio-materials newsletter first), the bio-based polyurethane sector is certainly getting a lot of buzz and developments especially with the use of bio-monomers such as succinic acid, bio-1,3 PDO, bio-BDO, etc.). I am … Continue reading
More bio-succinic acid commercialization milestones
Hello blog readers. I know it has been awhile since I last posted and I have been trying hard but unfortunately, the Bio-Materials newsletter is my top priority these days (to supplement my shopping habits ha!) and I have also been tied attending several conferences last month. This month, I will be attending the ICIS … Continue reading
Emery Oleochemicals opens technical center
Emery Oleochemicals opened its new Technical Development Centre (TDC) in Loxstedt, Germany, to serve as the company’s Global Centre of Excellence for its Green Polymer Additives business. The TDC is part of a total Investment valued at an estimated €20m (US$25m) which include manufacturing facility expansions in Loxstedt. Emery Oleochemicals has also built a new Green Polymer … Continue reading
Emery launches bio-polyols business
Malaysia-based Emery Oleochemicals has established a new business unit called Eco-Friendly Polyols (EP) that will include its brands such as EMEROX® Renewable Polyols and InfiGreen® Recycle Polyols. Emery said the new business unit will offer innovative, sustainable polyols for use in the manufacturing of flexible and rigid polyurethane foam commonly found in transportation, construction, packaging, … Continue reading
Novomer to produce CO2-based acrylic acid
Novomer said it has received a $5m grant from the US Department of Energy (DoE) announced in March as part of the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI). Novomer’s project is in partnership with one of the world’s largest producers of industrial gases, aims to sequester and convert waste carbon dioxide into commodity chemicals such as acrylic … Continue reading
Jayant Agro, Mitsui, Itoh Oil on castor polyol JV
Update 9-7-2013: Mitsui Chemicals reported on a press release that the new joint venture, which will be based in Gujarat, India, will construct a 8 ktpy castor oil-based polyol facility. Production will commence on January 2015. Mitsui said they are the world’s only commercial supplier of non-edible plant derived bio-polyol. The JV will make bio-polyol cost … Continue reading