Products
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Novamont launches 4th Gen bioplastic
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Novamont announced yesterday the launch of their first product under the 4th generation Mater-Bi® line of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics. Unlike the first three generations, the 4th one has monomer components that will use biomass. Novamont said there will be…
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Solvay invests in bio-based Polyamide 6,10
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Last week, France-based chemical firm Solvay (through its Polyamide & Intermediates business) announced its plans to invest in a polyamide 6,10 production unit at the Saint-Fons Belle-Etoile site in Lyon in order to “better serve customers seeking for more eco-friendly…
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Toray, Genomatica advances bio-PBT development
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Here is another exciting news, this one from Genomatica and Japanese chemical firm Toray. The companies said Toray has successfully produced prototypes of molded partially bio-based PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) engineering plastic components using Genomatica’s bio-based 1,4 butanediol (BDO). PBT is…
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Biobased Products on shelves
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In honor of Earth Day (it has been awhile since the blog last posted about this event), here is a list of some of the new bio-based products in the market as well as several chemical products launched in the…
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Evonik’s bio-polyamides game
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Evonik wants to give some insight into their VESTAMID® Terra polyamide applications and so the company is currently holding a riddle contest. Evonik’s Bigfoot named ECO is looking for castor bean plant Evonik said it will have a series of…
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Myriant partners with BCD Chemie
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Bio-succinic acid producer Myriant announced another partnership following its recent deal with Turkish chemical distributor Bayegan Group. Myriant said it has signed a distribution deal with Hamburg, Germany-based BCD Chemie to market and distribute Myriant’s bio-succinic acid and Myrifilm solvent in…
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Weekly News Roundup
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There were so many news that came out last week that it is hard for me catching up with some of them. In this rare case, I am posting the weekly news roundup with only the headlines and links in…