【經濟日報╱記者邱展光／即時報導】
2009.09.10 02:46 pm
歐洲沙烏地阿拉伯基礎工業（SABIC）位在歐洲的聚乙烯（PE）廠9月投產。
荷蘭Geleen的Sabic Europe其位在英國Wilton，年產40萬公噸高密度聚乙烯（LDPE）新廠，已延遲開爐很久了。如今，該公司已決定2009年9月開爐運轉。
2009年9月21日
Bioplastics Added to RTP Company's Specialty Compound Product Families
Global custom engineered thermoplastic compounder RTP Company has introduced a comprehensive line of engineered bioplastic specialty compounds that utilize resins derived from rapidly renewable resources. Initial bioplastic compounds based on polyamide, polyester, and polylactic acid (PLA) are available in grades providing conductive, flame retardant, structural, and wear resistant value-added properties. RTP Company's bioplastic compounds contain 20 to 80% bio-content by weight and were developed to meet marketplace requests for alternative "green" materials.
Winona, MN (PRWEB) September 12, 2009 -- Global custom engineered thermoplastic compounder RTP Company has introduced a comprehensive line of engineered bioplastic specialty compounds that utilize resins derived from rapidly renewable resources. Initial bioplastic compounds based on polyamide, polyester, and polylactic acid (PLA) are available in grades providing conductive, flame retardant, structural, and wear resistant value-added properties. RTP Company's bioplastic compounds contain 20 to 80% bio-content by weight and were developed to meet marketplace requests for alternative "green" materials.
"Bioplastic compounds, utilizing components derived from rapidly renewable resources instead of petroleum, are the latest element of an RTP Company initiative to develop greener products to meet diverse industry requirements," said Andy Lamberson, Corporate Development Manager at RTP Company. "The use of bioplastic compounds lessens dependence on non-renewable resources, they also have a lower carbon footprint, their manufacture emits less carbon dioxide and requires less energy, making them more environmentally-favorable than traditional plastics."
Initial development has resulted in over a dozen bioplastic compounds that meet a wide variety of application requirements. Research into additional formulations continues along with development of custom materials to meet specific end-use requirements. Prospective applications for bioplastic compounds include automotive interior and industrial components, semi-durable consumer goods, and housings and enclosures for electronics or business equipment.
Bioplastic polyamide- and polyester-based compounds are available with glass fiber reinforcement, antistatic protection, halogen-free flame retardant, and PTFE lubrication. Polylactic acid (PLA) grades are combined with PC, PMMA, or ABS in hybrid formulations that increase mechanical performance and offer antistatic, flame retardant, and structural properties. A 32% bio-content PLA/PC alloy has a notched IZOD impact strength of 15 ft-lbs/in (800 J/m), and a 40% bio-content PLA/PMMA alloy is optically clear. All current bioplastic grades are fully colorable to standard and custom matched colors.
"Bioplastic compounds join RTP Company's other materials, such as halogen-free flame retardant and recycled post-consumer content grades, which help processors and OEMs meet their goals and consumer demands for manufacturing more environmentally-conscious products," said Lamberson.
Initial Bioplastic Specialty Compounds From RTP Company
Additional custom formulations are available to meet specific performance criteria
Product Description % Bio Content
RTP 2099 X 115387 A Polyamide - 30% Glass Fiber 43%
RTP 2099 X 115387 B Polyamide - 30% Glass Fiber - Halogen-Free FR 31%
RTP 2099 X 115387 C Polyamide - 30% Glass Fiber - 15% PTFE 34%
RTP 2099 X 121825 E Polyamide - Permanently Antistatic 31%
RTP 2099 X 121216 G PLA - Impact Modified 80%
RTP 2099 X 121235 D PLA/PC Hybrid 32%
RTP 2099 X 121240 C PLA/PC Hybrid - Halogen-Free FR 20%
RTP 2099 X 121241 B PLA/PC Hybrid - Permanently Antistatic 27%
RTP 2099 X 121236 A PLA/ABS Hybrid 40%
RTP 2099 X 115375 C PLA/PMMA Hybrid - Transparent 40%
RTP 2099 X 115375 B PLA/PMMA Hybrid - Impact Modified 40%
RTP 4799 X 115376 C Polyester - 30% Glass Fiber 26%
RTP 4799 X 115376 E Polyester - 30% Glass Fiber - Halogen-Free FR 19%
RTP 4799 X 115376 F Polyester - 30% Glass Fiber - 15% PTFE 20%
RTP 4799 X 121826 C Polyester - Permanently Antistatic 29%
For more information on RTP Company bioplastic and custom engineered thermoplastic compounds, call (800) 433-4787 or (507) 454-6900, or visit their website at www.rtpcompany.com.
See the original story at: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2862554.htm
Winona, MN (PRWEB) September 12, 2009 -- Global custom engineered thermoplastic compounder RTP Company has introduced a comprehensive line of engineered bioplastic specialty compounds that utilize resins derived from rapidly renewable resources. Initial bioplastic compounds based on polyamide, polyester, and polylactic acid (PLA) are available in grades providing conductive, flame retardant, structural, and wear resistant value-added properties. RTP Company's bioplastic compounds contain 20 to 80% bio-content by weight and were developed to meet marketplace requests for alternative "green" materials.
"Bioplastic compounds, utilizing components derived from rapidly renewable resources instead of petroleum, are the latest element of an RTP Company initiative to develop greener products to meet diverse industry requirements," said Andy Lamberson, Corporate Development Manager at RTP Company. "The use of bioplastic compounds lessens dependence on non-renewable resources, they also have a lower carbon footprint, their manufacture emits less carbon dioxide and requires less energy, making them more environmentally-favorable than traditional plastics."
Initial development has resulted in over a dozen bioplastic compounds that meet a wide variety of application requirements. Research into additional formulations continues along with development of custom materials to meet specific end-use requirements. Prospective applications for bioplastic compounds include automotive interior and industrial components, semi-durable consumer goods, and housings and enclosures for electronics or business equipment.
Bioplastic polyamide- and polyester-based compounds are available with glass fiber reinforcement, antistatic protection, halogen-free flame retardant, and PTFE lubrication. Polylactic acid (PLA) grades are combined with PC, PMMA, or ABS in hybrid formulations that increase mechanical performance and offer antistatic, flame retardant, and structural properties. A 32% bio-content PLA/PC alloy has a notched IZOD impact strength of 15 ft-lbs/in (800 J/m), and a 40% bio-content PLA/PMMA alloy is optically clear. All current bioplastic grades are fully colorable to standard and custom matched colors.
"Bioplastic compounds join RTP Company's other materials, such as halogen-free flame retardant and recycled post-consumer content grades, which help processors and OEMs meet their goals and consumer demands for manufacturing more environmentally-conscious products," said Lamberson.
Initial Bioplastic Specialty Compounds From RTP Company
Additional custom formulations are available to meet specific performance criteria
Product Description % Bio Content
RTP 2099 X 115387 A Polyamide - 30% Glass Fiber 43%
RTP 2099 X 115387 B Polyamide - 30% Glass Fiber - Halogen-Free FR 31%
RTP 2099 X 115387 C Polyamide - 30% Glass Fiber - 15% PTFE 34%
RTP 2099 X 121825 E Polyamide - Permanently Antistatic 31%
RTP 2099 X 121216 G PLA - Impact Modified 80%
RTP 2099 X 121235 D PLA/PC Hybrid 32%
RTP 2099 X 121240 C PLA/PC Hybrid - Halogen-Free FR 20%
RTP 2099 X 121241 B PLA/PC Hybrid - Permanently Antistatic 27%
RTP 2099 X 121236 A PLA/ABS Hybrid 40%
RTP 2099 X 115375 C PLA/PMMA Hybrid - Transparent 40%
RTP 2099 X 115375 B PLA/PMMA Hybrid - Impact Modified 40%
RTP 4799 X 115376 C Polyester - 30% Glass Fiber 26%
RTP 4799 X 115376 E Polyester - 30% Glass Fiber - Halogen-Free FR 19%
RTP 4799 X 115376 F Polyester - 30% Glass Fiber - 15% PTFE 20%
RTP 4799 X 121826 C Polyester - Permanently Antistatic 29%
For more information on RTP Company bioplastic and custom engineered thermoplastic compounds, call (800) 433-4787 or (507) 454-6900, or visit their website at www.rtpcompany.com.
See the original story at: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2862554.htm
Review of Samsung's bio-plastic M560 Reclaim for Sprint
Entry-level devices took a huge leap forward this summer with the release of the Samsung M560 Reclaim, which, at $49.99 provides, a smartphone-like experience in a compact form that is eco-friendly.
Physical Aspects
My initial impressions with the device were impressive. When I heard it was composed of bio-plastics I was curious as to what it would feel like in my hands, and I immediately found it sturdy in all respects.
The Reclaim is a slider device that opens vertically to expose the full QWERTY keypad beneath. I really like the size and feel of the phone. At 93mm x 59mm x 17mm (3.68in x 2.33in x 0.67in) in size and weighing 99g (3.5oz), the Samsung Reclaim is surprisingly small for everything that it can do. The model I reviewed came in a color called Earth Green, though the Reclaim is also available in Ocean Blue.
When closed, a standard d-pad handles basic navigation, while two soft keys, end/power key, talk key, back/clear key and speaker key handle more specific tasks. The d-pad is extremely simple yet fully functional, with the ability to do everything from navigating WAP pages to scrolling through emails.
The left side of the device contains a 3.5mm headset port and dedicated volume buttons. Along the right edge are a camera button, a micro-USB charging port, and a microSD memory slot.
The Reclaim features a 2.4-inch, 262K-color QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) TFT display that is generous in size compared to the relative size of the device. I found the screen easy to read in most conditions, although bright sunlight may prove problematic. Color depth is good for an entry-level phone consistent with this price point.
Review by Marc Lynde on Thursday September 17, 2009
http://www.mobileburn.com/
2009年9月13日
Arkema melds polyolefin and polyamide properties in nano family
By John Whitehead
Posted 7 September 2009 1:39 pm GMT
France’s Arkema group has introduced a new family of thermoplastics which combine the properties of polyamide with those of polyolefins, “by producing co-continuous morphologies on a nanometric scale,” it says.
Trade named Apolhya, the range is claimed to offer better thermal stability than polyolefins, enhanced flexibility over conventional polyamides and good impact and chemical resistance.
The company envisages applications as halogen free flame retardants which are easier to process than cross linked polymers, as a compatibiliser or adhesion promoter in recycling of polyolefins and polyamides or as a performance enhancer in thermoplastic elastomers.
In addition, says the company, Apolhya’s manufacturing process allows properties to be tailored to specific requirements for particular applications and additives such as stabilisers, pigments and fillers.
Arkema claims to be the leader in the field of nanostructured materials with strengths both in carbon nanotubes through its Graphistrength powders as well as in acrylic block copolymers and is also cooperating with other companies such as Zyvex, in the US, in the field of enhanced epoxies.
Posted 7 September 2009 1:39 pm GMT
France’s Arkema group has introduced a new family of thermoplastics which combine the properties of polyamide with those of polyolefins, “by producing co-continuous morphologies on a nanometric scale,” it says.
Trade named Apolhya, the range is claimed to offer better thermal stability than polyolefins, enhanced flexibility over conventional polyamides and good impact and chemical resistance.
The company envisages applications as halogen free flame retardants which are easier to process than cross linked polymers, as a compatibiliser or adhesion promoter in recycling of polyolefins and polyamides or as a performance enhancer in thermoplastic elastomers.
In addition, says the company, Apolhya’s manufacturing process allows properties to be tailored to specific requirements for particular applications and additives such as stabilisers, pigments and fillers.
Arkema claims to be the leader in the field of nanostructured materials with strengths both in carbon nanotubes through its Graphistrength powders as well as in acrylic block copolymers and is also cooperating with other companies such as Zyvex, in the US, in the field of enhanced epoxies.
Using bioplastics lengthens shelf life of potatoes by 50%
Jaap Kodde from Flevostar, Holland:
Publication date: 9/10/2009
Author: Nichola Watson
Copyright: www.freshplaza.com
The company Flevostar from Dronten, Holland announced that the shelf life of potatoes can be extended by at least 50% by using bioplastic packaging. Spokesman Jaap Kodde says that according to their research it takes considerably longer before potatoes turn green when using the recycled bioplastic because the packaging filters specific wavelengths of light.
"We have as a company started with the application of bioplastics because we want to stand out for our quality and are very keen to conserve the environment. After we solved the initial problems, it was surprising to find that the potatoes had a much longer shelf life with no adverse effect on the quality," said Jaap Kodde, director and owner of Flevostar. "We also found that by using bioplastic no condensation formed inside the packaging because the packaging 'breathes'. Droplets of water which come into contact with a fresh product such as potatoes lead to faster rotting and reduction in quality."
The recycled bioplastics are based on corn which lessens the reliance on oil and above all reduces the creation of greenhouse gas CO². The package can converted into biogas, compost or burnt.
Research aims to boost bioplastics from potatoes
02-Sep-2009
Related topics: Green packaging, Packaging & Design, Packaging
Corn starch-based Bioplastics have proved increasingly popular for eco-friendly personal care packaging, but now researchers are investigating ways to enhance potato starch for this purpose.
Corn starch has long been the preferred base for this kind of plastic because the crop can be harvested in large quantities on a global basis. Likewise, the technologies for milling it and processing it in to corn starch are highly developed and readily available.
However, a new research initiative by the Canadian government aims to develop improved means of processing potato starch for this purpose, as well as four other key areas.
A Federally-funded network, led by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada will rely on scientists from both government and academia on the area of potato starch bioplastics, together with projects to develop biopesticides, healthier potato varieties, pharmaceutical extracts and new extraction methods.
Getting down to the bottom of potato starch
The researchers will examine every aspect of potato starch, from its molecular properties, all the way through to the final bioplastic product.
The CAD$5.3m project aims to give Canadian potato farmers a boost, while also serving key industries and market growth areas.
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Key to the bioplastics area of the project will be research into the development of new potato varieties with enhanced starch properties, crucial to the production of industrial starch suitable for bioplastics.
Enhancing potato starch processing
Currently industrial potato starch is produced from a patented process which converts it into a plastic-like resin that can be blow molded into a variety of different packaging, including bottles for products like shampoo and body lotion, cream pots and make-up casing.
The process involved in producing the resin is said to be more efficient than that for standard plastics and crucially avoids petrochemicals while also increasing the ability to recycle the packaging, hitting all the right eco-friendly buttons.
However, the Canadian researchers believe that further research will enable them to improve the processing of potato starch for bioplastics, helping to increase its applications, improve water resistance, stronger mechanical properties and greater processing capabilities.
Publication date: 9/10/2009
Author: Nichola Watson
Copyright: www.freshplaza.com
The company Flevostar from Dronten, Holland announced that the shelf life of potatoes can be extended by at least 50% by using bioplastic packaging. Spokesman Jaap Kodde says that according to their research it takes considerably longer before potatoes turn green when using the recycled bioplastic because the packaging filters specific wavelengths of light.
"We have as a company started with the application of bioplastics because we want to stand out for our quality and are very keen to conserve the environment. After we solved the initial problems, it was surprising to find that the potatoes had a much longer shelf life with no adverse effect on the quality," said Jaap Kodde, director and owner of Flevostar. "We also found that by using bioplastic no condensation formed inside the packaging because the packaging 'breathes'. Droplets of water which come into contact with a fresh product such as potatoes lead to faster rotting and reduction in quality."
The recycled bioplastics are based on corn which lessens the reliance on oil and above all reduces the creation of greenhouse gas CO². The package can converted into biogas, compost or burnt.
Research aims to boost bioplastics from potatoes
02-Sep-2009
Related topics: Green packaging, Packaging & Design, Packaging
Corn starch-based Bioplastics have proved increasingly popular for eco-friendly personal care packaging, but now researchers are investigating ways to enhance potato starch for this purpose.
Corn starch has long been the preferred base for this kind of plastic because the crop can be harvested in large quantities on a global basis. Likewise, the technologies for milling it and processing it in to corn starch are highly developed and readily available.
However, a new research initiative by the Canadian government aims to develop improved means of processing potato starch for this purpose, as well as four other key areas.
A Federally-funded network, led by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada will rely on scientists from both government and academia on the area of potato starch bioplastics, together with projects to develop biopesticides, healthier potato varieties, pharmaceutical extracts and new extraction methods.
Getting down to the bottom of potato starch
The researchers will examine every aspect of potato starch, from its molecular properties, all the way through to the final bioplastic product.
The CAD$5.3m project aims to give Canadian potato farmers a boost, while also serving key industries and market growth areas.
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Key to the bioplastics area of the project will be research into the development of new potato varieties with enhanced starch properties, crucial to the production of industrial starch suitable for bioplastics.
Enhancing potato starch processing
Currently industrial potato starch is produced from a patented process which converts it into a plastic-like resin that can be blow molded into a variety of different packaging, including bottles for products like shampoo and body lotion, cream pots and make-up casing.
The process involved in producing the resin is said to be more efficient than that for standard plastics and crucially avoids petrochemicals while also increasing the ability to recycle the packaging, hitting all the right eco-friendly buttons.
However, the Canadian researchers believe that further research will enable them to improve the processing of potato starch for bioplastics, helping to increase its applications, improve water resistance, stronger mechanical properties and greater processing capabilities.
German ‘action plan’ will promote bioplastics
REF: www.europeanplasticsnews.com
By Charlotte Eyre
Posted 10 September 2009 9:54 am GMT
A new action plan intended to encourage the use of renewable raw materials in industrial applications in Germany could help boost the country’s bioplastics business, according to Berlin-based trade association European Bioplastics.
The plan, announced by the German Federal government earlier this week, ties in with its intentions - announced last year - to integrate the use of renewable resources into a wider biomass strategy.
The plan of action introduced by Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, Ilse Aigner, is intended to increase utilisation efficiency and to secure a leading position for Germany on an international level.
European Bioplastics secretary general, Harald Kaeb, said that although the German government has not yet announced firm details behind the plans, bioplastics companies in the country may benefit from a greater level of government aid and there may be incentives for those willing to invest in this area.
“The high-added value of bioplastics is important for the country’s competitiveness,” he told European Plastics News. “We should also remember that even though other countries such as the UK and France have talked about this area, Germany is one of the first countries to draw up an action plan of this nature.”
However, European Bioplastics said Germany must engage in “fast and courageous implementation of the plan into precise measures”.
Kaeb said: “Informing the public would be a good start. After all, consumers are not yet completely aware of the possibilities and advantages of industrial products made of renewable raw materials.”
The German Federal government will release details of the action plan later this week.
By Charlotte Eyre
Posted 10 September 2009 9:54 am GMT
A new action plan intended to encourage the use of renewable raw materials in industrial applications in Germany could help boost the country’s bioplastics business, according to Berlin-based trade association European Bioplastics.
The plan, announced by the German Federal government earlier this week, ties in with its intentions - announced last year - to integrate the use of renewable resources into a wider biomass strategy.
The plan of action introduced by Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, Ilse Aigner, is intended to increase utilisation efficiency and to secure a leading position for Germany on an international level.
European Bioplastics secretary general, Harald Kaeb, said that although the German government has not yet announced firm details behind the plans, bioplastics companies in the country may benefit from a greater level of government aid and there may be incentives for those willing to invest in this area.
“The high-added value of bioplastics is important for the country’s competitiveness,” he told European Plastics News. “We should also remember that even though other countries such as the UK and France have talked about this area, Germany is one of the first countries to draw up an action plan of this nature.”
However, European Bioplastics said Germany must engage in “fast and courageous implementation of the plan into precise measures”.
Kaeb said: “Informing the public would be a good start. After all, consumers are not yet completely aware of the possibilities and advantages of industrial products made of renewable raw materials.”
The German Federal government will release details of the action plan later this week.
RTP adds bioplastics to its product range
http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/
09 September 2009
Thermoplastic compounder RTP Company is introducing a line of bioplastic compounds that use resins derived from renewable resources.
RTP Company's bioplastic compounds contain 20-80% bio-content by weight.
Initial bioplastic compounds based on polyamide, polyester, and polylactic acid (PLA) are available in grades providing conductive, flame retardant, structural, and wear resistant properties.
Research into additional formulations continues along with development of custom materials to meet specific end-use requirements.
Prospective applications for bioplastic compounds include automotive interior and industrial components, semi-durable consumer goods, and housings and enclosures for electronics or business equipment.
Bioplastic polyamide and polyester-based compounds are available with glass fibre reinforcement, antistatic protection, halogen-free flame retardant, and PTFE lubrication. Polylactic acid (PLA) grades are combined with PC, PMMA or ABS in hybrid formulations that increase mechanical performance and offer antistatic, flame retardant, and structural properties.
"Bioplastic compounds, utilising components derived from rapidly renewable resources instead of petroleum, are the latest element of an RTP Company initiative to develop greener products to meet diverse industry requirements," says Andy Lamberson, Corporate Development Manager at RTP Company. "The use of bioplastic compounds lessens dependence on non-renewable resources, they also have a lower carbon footprint, their manufacture emits less carbon dioxide and requires less energy, making them more environmentally-favorable than traditional plastics."
"Bioplastic compounds join RTP Company's other materials, such as halogen-free flame retardant and recycled post-consumer content grades, which help processors and OEMs meet their goals and consumer demands for manufacturing more environmentally-conscious products," said Lamberson.
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, USA, is a compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has 10 manufacturing plants on three continents.
http://www.plastemart.com/
New line of engineered bioplastic specialty compounds from bioplastics (11-9-2009)
A comprehensive line of engineered bioplastic specialty compounds that utilize resins derived from rapidly renewable resources has been introduced by RTP Company. These bioplastic compounds contain 20-80% bio-content by weight and were developed to meet marketplace requests for alternative "green" materials. Initially, bioplastic compounds based on polyamide, polyester, and polylactic acid (PLA) are available in grades providing conductive, flame retardant, structural, and wear resistant value-added properties. Prospective applications for bioplastic compounds include automotive interior and industrial components, semi-durable consumer goods, and housings and enclosures for electronics or business equipment.
Bioplastic polyamide- and polyester-based compounds are available with glass fiber reinforcement, antistatic protection, halogen-free flame retardant, and PTFE lubrication. Polylactic acid (PLA) grades are combined with PC, PMMA, or ABS in hybrid formulations that increase mechanical performance and offer antistatic, flame retardant, and structural properties. A 32% bio-content PLA/PC alloy has a notched IZOD impact strength of 15 ft-lbs/in (800 J/m), and a 40% bio-content PLA/PMMA alloy is optically clear. All current bioplastic grades are fully colorable to standard and custom matched colors.
09 September 2009
Thermoplastic compounder RTP Company is introducing a line of bioplastic compounds that use resins derived from renewable resources.
RTP Company's bioplastic compounds contain 20-80% bio-content by weight.
Initial bioplastic compounds based on polyamide, polyester, and polylactic acid (PLA) are available in grades providing conductive, flame retardant, structural, and wear resistant properties.
Research into additional formulations continues along with development of custom materials to meet specific end-use requirements.
Prospective applications for bioplastic compounds include automotive interior and industrial components, semi-durable consumer goods, and housings and enclosures for electronics or business equipment.
Bioplastic polyamide and polyester-based compounds are available with glass fibre reinforcement, antistatic protection, halogen-free flame retardant, and PTFE lubrication. Polylactic acid (PLA) grades are combined with PC, PMMA or ABS in hybrid formulations that increase mechanical performance and offer antistatic, flame retardant, and structural properties.
"Bioplastic compounds, utilising components derived from rapidly renewable resources instead of petroleum, are the latest element of an RTP Company initiative to develop greener products to meet diverse industry requirements," says Andy Lamberson, Corporate Development Manager at RTP Company. "The use of bioplastic compounds lessens dependence on non-renewable resources, they also have a lower carbon footprint, their manufacture emits less carbon dioxide and requires less energy, making them more environmentally-favorable than traditional plastics."
"Bioplastic compounds join RTP Company's other materials, such as halogen-free flame retardant and recycled post-consumer content grades, which help processors and OEMs meet their goals and consumer demands for manufacturing more environmentally-conscious products," said Lamberson.
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, USA, is a compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has 10 manufacturing plants on three continents.
http://www.plastemart.com/
New line of engineered bioplastic specialty compounds from bioplastics (11-9-2009)
A comprehensive line of engineered bioplastic specialty compounds that utilize resins derived from rapidly renewable resources has been introduced by RTP Company. These bioplastic compounds contain 20-80% bio-content by weight and were developed to meet marketplace requests for alternative "green" materials. Initially, bioplastic compounds based on polyamide, polyester, and polylactic acid (PLA) are available in grades providing conductive, flame retardant, structural, and wear resistant value-added properties. Prospective applications for bioplastic compounds include automotive interior and industrial components, semi-durable consumer goods, and housings and enclosures for electronics or business equipment.
Bioplastic polyamide- and polyester-based compounds are available with glass fiber reinforcement, antistatic protection, halogen-free flame retardant, and PTFE lubrication. Polylactic acid (PLA) grades are combined with PC, PMMA, or ABS in hybrid formulations that increase mechanical performance and offer antistatic, flame retardant, and structural properties. A 32% bio-content PLA/PC alloy has a notched IZOD impact strength of 15 ft-lbs/in (800 J/m), and a 40% bio-content PLA/PMMA alloy is optically clear. All current bioplastic grades are fully colorable to standard and custom matched colors.
Teijin claims first for bioplastic spectacles
By Charlotte Eyre
Posted 4 September 2009 10:18 am GMT
http://www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/index.html
A new Japanese range of spectacles are said to be the world’s first to have all the plastic frame parts made out of a plant-based bioplastic, according to plastics manufacturer and co-developer Teijin.
The spectacles, developed in collaboration with Japan-based manufacturer Tanaka, are made of BioFront resin. Biofront is based on a modified polylactic acid, a plant-based material typically derived from corn or sugar cane
Teijin says BioFront is an ideal material for glasses as it is very heat resistant – it has a melting point of 210°C – while its natural antibacterial properties help avoid rashes developing around the nose and eyes.
Teijin is Japan-based firm whose product portfolio includes synthetic fibres, films and plastics. Earlier this year, the company pulled out of its PLA bioplastics joint venture with Natureworks, saying it wanted instead to focus on developing its own BioFront resins.
The company plans to produce more than 5,000 tonnes of BioFront in 2010.
Posted 4 September 2009 10:18 am GMT
http://www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/index.html
A new Japanese range of spectacles are said to be the world’s first to have all the plastic frame parts made out of a plant-based bioplastic, according to plastics manufacturer and co-developer Teijin.
The spectacles, developed in collaboration with Japan-based manufacturer Tanaka, are made of BioFront resin. Biofront is based on a modified polylactic acid, a plant-based material typically derived from corn or sugar cane
Teijin says BioFront is an ideal material for glasses as it is very heat resistant – it has a melting point of 210°C – while its natural antibacterial properties help avoid rashes developing around the nose and eyes.
Teijin is Japan-based firm whose product portfolio includes synthetic fibres, films and plastics. Earlier this year, the company pulled out of its PLA bioplastics joint venture with Natureworks, saying it wanted instead to focus on developing its own BioFront resins.
The company plans to produce more than 5,000 tonnes of BioFront in 2010.
歐洲SABIC的PE廠9月投產
歐洲SABIC的PE廠9月投產
【經濟日報╱記者邱展光／即時報導】
2009.09.10 02:46 pm
歐洲沙烏地阿拉伯基礎工業（SABIC）位在歐洲的聚乙烯（PE）廠9月投產。
荷蘭Geleen的Sabic Europe其位在英國Wilton，年產40萬公噸高密度聚乙烯（LDPE）新廠，已延遲開爐很久了。如今，該公司已決定2009年9月開爐運轉。
【2009/09/10 經濟日報】@ http://udn.com/
【經濟日報╱記者邱展光／即時報導】
2009.09.10 02:46 pm
歐洲沙烏地阿拉伯基礎工業（SABIC）位在歐洲的聚乙烯（PE）廠9月投產。
荷蘭Geleen的Sabic Europe其位在英國Wilton，年產40萬公噸高密度聚乙烯（LDPE）新廠，已延遲開爐很久了。如今，該公司已決定2009年9月開爐運轉。
【2009/09/10 經濟日報】@ http://udn.com/
Bioplastics & Biopolymers - Opportunities, Trends and Challenges
Ref: http://www.altprofits.com/
1,Definition
Bioplastics are a form of plastics derived from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable oil, corn starch, pea starch or microbiota, rather than fossil fuel plastics which are derived from petroleum.
2.Market Need
Need for plastics that are more eco-friendly and sustainable
3.Trends
• Estimates put global consumption of bioplastics in 2006 at around 85,000 tonnes..
• COPA (Committee of Agricultural Organisation in the European Union) and COGEGA (General Committee for the Agricultural Cooperation in the European Union) have made an assessment of the potential of bioplastics in different sectors of the European economy (2001):
• Catering products: 450,000 tonnes per year
• Organic waste bags: 100,000 tonnes per year
• Biodegradable mulch foils: 130,000 tonnes per year
• Biodegradable foils for diapers: 80,000 tonnes per year
• Diapers, 100% biodegradable: 240,000 tonnes per year
• Foil packaging: 400,000 tonnes per year
• Vegetable packaging:400,000 tonnes per year
• Tyre components: 200,000 tonnes per year
• Total 2,000,000 tonnes per year
• The European bioplastics trade group predicted annual capacity would more than triple to 1.5 million tons by 2011
• BCC Research forecasts the global market for biodegradable polymers to grow at a compound average growth rate of more than 17 percent through 2012. Even so, bioplastics will encompass a small niche of the overall plastic market, which is forecast to reach 500 billion pounds (220 million tonnes) globally by 2010
1,Definition
Bioplastics are a form of plastics derived from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable oil, corn starch, pea starch or microbiota, rather than fossil fuel plastics which are derived from petroleum.
2.Market Need
Need for plastics that are more eco-friendly and sustainable
3.Trends
• Estimates put global consumption of bioplastics in 2006 at around 85,000 tonnes..
• COPA (Committee of Agricultural Organisation in the European Union) and COGEGA (General Committee for the Agricultural Cooperation in the European Union) have made an assessment of the potential of bioplastics in different sectors of the European economy (2001):
• Catering products: 450,000 tonnes per year
• Organic waste bags: 100,000 tonnes per year
• Biodegradable mulch foils: 130,000 tonnes per year
• Biodegradable foils for diapers: 80,000 tonnes per year
• Diapers, 100% biodegradable: 240,000 tonnes per year
• Foil packaging: 400,000 tonnes per year
• Vegetable packaging:400,000 tonnes per year
• Tyre components: 200,000 tonnes per year
• Total 2,000,000 tonnes per year
• The European bioplastics trade group predicted annual capacity would more than triple to 1.5 million tons by 2011
• BCC Research forecasts the global market for biodegradable polymers to grow at a compound average growth rate of more than 17 percent through 2012. Even so, bioplastics will encompass a small niche of the overall plastic market, which is forecast to reach 500 billion pounds (220 million tonnes) globally by 2010
2009年9月8日
Research aims to boost bioplastics from potatoes
02-Sep-2009
Corn starch-based Bioplastics have proved increasingly popular for eco-friendly personal care packaging, but now researchers are investigating ways to enhance potato starch for this purpose.
Corn starch has long been the preferred base for this kind of plastic because the crop can be harvested in large quantities on a global basis. Likewise, the technologies for milling it and processing it in to corn starch are highly developed and readily available.
However, a new research initiative by the Canadian government aims to develop improved means of processing potato starch for this purpose, as well as four other key areas.
A Federally-funded network, led by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada will rely on scientists from both government and academia on the area of potato starch bioplastics, together with projects to develop biopesticides, healthier potato varieties, pharmaceutical extracts and new extraction methods.
Getting down to the bottom of potato starch
The researchers will examine every aspect of potato starch, from its molecular properties, all the way through to the final bioplastic product.
The CAD$5.3m project aims to give Canadian potato farmers a boost, while also serving key industries and market growth areas.
Key to the bioplastics area of the project will be research into the development of new potato varieties with enhanced starch properties, crucial to the production of industrial starch suitable for bioplastics.
Enhancing potato starch processing
Currently industrial potato starch is produced from a patented process which converts it into a plastic-like resin that can be blow molded into a variety of different packaging, including bottles for products like shampoo and body lotion, cream pots and make-up casing.
The process involved in producing the resin is said to be more efficient than that for standard plastics and crucially avoids petrochemicals while also increasing the ability to recycle the packaging, hitting all the right eco-friendly buttons.
However, the Canadian researchers believe that further research will enable them to improve the processing of potato starch for bioplastics, helping to increase its applications, improve water resistance, stronger mechanical properties and greater processing capabilities.
Corn starch-based Bioplastics have proved increasingly popular for eco-friendly personal care packaging, but now researchers are investigating ways to enhance potato starch for this purpose.
Corn starch has long been the preferred base for this kind of plastic because the crop can be harvested in large quantities on a global basis. Likewise, the technologies for milling it and processing it in to corn starch are highly developed and readily available.
However, a new research initiative by the Canadian government aims to develop improved means of processing potato starch for this purpose, as well as four other key areas.
A Federally-funded network, led by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada will rely on scientists from both government and academia on the area of potato starch bioplastics, together with projects to develop biopesticides, healthier potato varieties, pharmaceutical extracts and new extraction methods.
Getting down to the bottom of potato starch
The researchers will examine every aspect of potato starch, from its molecular properties, all the way through to the final bioplastic product.
The CAD$5.3m project aims to give Canadian potato farmers a boost, while also serving key industries and market growth areas.
Key to the bioplastics area of the project will be research into the development of new potato varieties with enhanced starch properties, crucial to the production of industrial starch suitable for bioplastics.
Enhancing potato starch processing
Currently industrial potato starch is produced from a patented process which converts it into a plastic-like resin that can be blow molded into a variety of different packaging, including bottles for products like shampoo and body lotion, cream pots and make-up casing.
The process involved in producing the resin is said to be more efficient than that for standard plastics and crucially avoids petrochemicals while also increasing the ability to recycle the packaging, hitting all the right eco-friendly buttons.
However, the Canadian researchers believe that further research will enable them to improve the processing of potato starch for bioplastics, helping to increase its applications, improve water resistance, stronger mechanical properties and greater processing capabilities.
尼龍廠 本季毛利看升
{經濟日報╱記者劉芳妙／台北報導} 2009.09.04 01:49 am
尼龍一貫廠力鵬（1447）、集盛（1455）第三季受惠己內醯胺（CPL）價格攀上今年高峰，在手握相對低價原物料價格「加持」下，第三季毛利率可望再度衝高，更上一層樓，單季獲利站上今年新高。
不過，因苯價回檔，己內醯胺近期漲勢休兵，國際CPL廠9月合約報價以每公噸2,200至2,230美元平盤開出，是今年以來首度平盤價，為第四季尼龍後市添變數。
由於CPL價格一路上揚，利差加大，第二季力鵬及集盛平均毛利率均突破10%大關，較首季7%為佳，為年餘來高檔，不過，近期CPL走勢停滯，加上諸多市場變數干擾，也讓上下游拉距戰擴大。
除上游苯價回檔，加深市場觀望氣息外，大陸十一長假將屆，業者表示，一般出貨最後期限為9月下旬，因出貨時間短，加上大陸銀行授信近期略見緊縮，據傳10月底大陸商務部將公布對台灣尼龍切片反傾銷調查初判結果，諸多因素為尼龍後市增添不少變數。
今年以來，CPL報價因苯價帶動，一路飆漲，從年初每公噸1,200美元的低檔，到9月巴斯夫（BASF）、DSM及日本住友等廠商開出9月合約價2,230美元高檔，累計漲幅已達86%，距離去年7月歷史高價2,620美元，相去不遠。
不過，CPL9月合約價開出平盤，除下游需求鈍化外，上游苯價回檔仍是主要關鍵，近期歐洲苯價以亞洲苯價約每公噸780至820美元不等，距離上月初逾千美元高檔，拉回幅度達兩成。
一貫尼龍廠表示，上半年原料扣除產品價格的平均工繳（代工）費用約每公噸250至350美元不等，CPL漲勢停止，確實加深讓下游買盤觀望氣氛。
尼龍一貫廠力鵬（1447）、集盛（1455）第三季受惠己內醯胺（CPL）價格攀上今年高峰，在手握相對低價原物料價格「加持」下，第三季毛利率可望再度衝高，更上一層樓，單季獲利站上今年新高。
不過，因苯價回檔，己內醯胺近期漲勢休兵，國際CPL廠9月合約報價以每公噸2,200至2,230美元平盤開出，是今年以來首度平盤價，為第四季尼龍後市添變數。
由於CPL價格一路上揚，利差加大，第二季力鵬及集盛平均毛利率均突破10%大關，較首季7%為佳，為年餘來高檔，不過，近期CPL走勢停滯，加上諸多市場變數干擾，也讓上下游拉距戰擴大。
除上游苯價回檔，加深市場觀望氣息外，大陸十一長假將屆，業者表示，一般出貨最後期限為9月下旬，因出貨時間短，加上大陸銀行授信近期略見緊縮，據傳10月底大陸商務部將公布對台灣尼龍切片反傾銷調查初判結果，諸多因素為尼龍後市增添不少變數。
今年以來，CPL報價因苯價帶動，一路飆漲，從年初每公噸1,200美元的低檔，到9月巴斯夫（BASF）、DSM及日本住友等廠商開出9月合約價2,230美元高檔，累計漲幅已達86%，距離去年7月歷史高價2,620美元，相去不遠。
不過，CPL9月合約價開出平盤，除下游需求鈍化外，上游苯價回檔仍是主要關鍵，近期歐洲苯價以亞洲苯價約每公噸780至820美元不等，距離上月初逾千美元高檔，拉回幅度達兩成。
一貫尼龍廠表示，上半年原料扣除產品價格的平均工繳（代工）費用約每公噸250至350美元不等，CPL漲勢停止，確實加深讓下游買盤觀望氣氛。
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