The member-driven, non-profit industry organization GO!PHA which focuses on the development and commercialization of polyhdyroxyalkanoate (PHA) resins and materials announced this week that it has partnered with Helian Polymers to provide PHA samples at its PHA Sample Shop for academic, research and development purposes. The sample shop initially offers samples of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and polyhydroxybutyrate co-valerate (PHBV) up to 5 kilograms for academic and non-commercial purposes. All PHA samples are being fulfilled by Helian Polymers. Anybody interested in larger volumes can reach out to GO!PHA via email.
The Netherlands-based Helian Polymers currently offers PHA biopolymer solutions under its PHAradox brand which was launched last year. The company has already formed PHA-related strategic partnerships with companies such as Tianan Biologic (China), CJ Cheiljedang (South Korea), Bluepha (China) and Genecis Bioindustries (Canada). Helian is also a sister company of colorFabb, a European 3D Printing company that reportedly pioneered the development of PHA and PLA/PHA blended filaments.
Last year, Helian Polymers also partnered with Canada-based StormFisher, a developer and operator of organic waste and clean energy solutions, to integrate a demonstration-scale technology unit with an anaerobic digestion plant that will convert organic waste feedstock into PHA bioplastics. The demo project will occur at the StormFisher Resource Recovery Centre in Drumbo, Ontario, designed to recycle discarded packaged food and municipal green bin waste. Their first product line of PHA resins will serve as plastic replacements for packaging, agricultural plastics, medical plastics, and additive manufacturing filaments.
Operating from the south of the Netherlands near the German border, Helian Polymers has its own in-house compounding pilot line, testing and warehousing facilities.
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