Biomaterials in Composites
JEC World 2024 highlights: Glass fiber recycling, biocomposites and more
CW technical editor Hannah Mason discusses trends seen at this year’s JEC World trade show, including sustainability-focused technologies and commitments, the Paris Olympics amongst other topics.
Hannah Mason
Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
European boatbuilders lead quest to build recyclable composite boats
Marine industry constituents are looking to take composite use one step further with the production of tough and recyclable recreational boats. Some are using new infusible thermoplastic resins.
Read MoreOptiplan automotive sandwich panels optimized via AOC rPET resin series
Incorporation of AOC’s Synolite rPET resins into FRP cover sheets enables the development of more eco-friendly truck construction.
Read MoreASK Chemicals fosters circular economy via distillate recycling
The suitability of the recycling and reuse of solvents as a source for new resin and material formulations has been confirmed over years of research.
Read MoreOn the radar: Biomaterials take center stage in composites manufacturing
CW provides examples of current developments and collaborations in sustainable fiber development, accessibility.
Read MoreLignin reinforcement enhances PLA biopolymer functionality
Intensive development work between Synergy Horizon Poland and KraussMaffei has resulted in development of bio-based PLA using 30% hydrolized lignin during extrusion processes.
Read MoreSicomin GreenPoxy 33 chosen for Spleene kiteboard range
Flax fiber multiaxial reinforcement plies, a CNC milled wood core and bamboo rail sections are press molded together using Sicomin’s bio-epoxy resin system for an eco-friendly twintip kiteboard production.
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BioPowder introduces olive stone-based fiber additives, fillers
Olea FP brand transforms olive oil byproducts into high-quality powders with optimal performance that act as fillers and additives for composite applications.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
UMaine BioHome3D meets sustainability, strength and durability goals
Data collected from one year of outdoor testing reasserts the 3D-printed, bio-based structure’s viability to address housing challenges, sets the stage for future development.
Read MoreDumoLab's biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives
Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch developed as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials that delivers eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods.
Read MoreKCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites
Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.
Read MoreToray obtains ISCC certification for European carbon fiber production facilities
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe will product and supply carbon fibers derived from biomass and recycled materials, with future plans to obtain ISCC Plus certification for Japan and U.S. plants by 2024.
Read MoreSHD Group announces bio-content epoxy prepreg with flexible processing, extended out-life
VTB301 has up to 25% bio-content, and is capable in multiple forms of processing.
Read MoreDITF researches lignin-based protective coating for natural fiber geotextiles
The bio-based coating was applied to yarns and textile surfaces to extend service life with positive results, suggesting its future application in civil engineering.
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Super Resin Inc. highlights plant-based epoxy resin, foam core
Eco-friendly resin system using glycol lignin offers an eco-friendly option for CFRP structures and components, and core materials.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
HO Sports unveils Sabre water ski with bio-based foam core
New water ski developed in partnership with Checkerspot brings high-performance biomaterials to watersports, replacing petroleum-based materials with algae-derived core.
Read MoreBioabsorbable and degradable glass fibers, compostable composite parts
ABM Composite offers sustainable options and up to a 60% reduction in carbon footprint for glass fiber-reinforced composites.
Read MoreAsahi Kasei presents circular composite solutions for EV batteries
Novel thermoplastic composite materials, a bio-based and biodegradable nanofiber and a technology that chemically recycles PA66 polymers enable more circular, lightweight and connective EVs.
Read MoreToray boosts stake in Thai subsidiary to upgrade cellulosic sugar production
Its work to produce bio-based fibers, resins and films will be augmented through a 84.4% stake and a larger facility to enable commercial production of 100,000 metric tons of cellulosic sugar annually by 2030.
Read MoreAimplas coordinates FOREST project to facilitate transportation sector decarbonization
Fourteen partners are developing bio-based polymers, additives and recycled carbon fibers for the creation of competitive multifunctional biocomposite solutions.
Read MoreSperlu prepolymers enable high-performance epoxy resins with up to 80% bio-based content
Spero Renewables has received funding to further scale its pilot production, enabling tunable epoxy resins for composites with Tg of 65-160°C and storage modulus >2,000 megapascals.
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Syensqo expands bio-based portfolio with novel MTM epoxy prepreg
Bio-based MTM 49-3 responds to sustainability goals in automotive, containing 30% bio-sourced monomers.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Aciturri joins r-LightBioCom project for bio-based HPC advancement
A catalog of novel, sustainable composites, including bio-resins, biomass-derived nanofillers and additives, fiber-based textiles and corresponding technologies, will be developed during this three-year EU project.
Read MoreBiocomposite for mobile architecture, low load-bearing applications
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research and partners have developed a biocomposite well suited for support profiles and connecting nodes in construction applications.
Read MoreThomas Tison, NLComp head biocomposite ecoFoiler development
The fully recyclable, 3.80-meter foiling dingy concept, as demoed at JEC World 2023, sets the bar for watercraft that are accessible to a broad spectrum of sailors.
Read MoreINCA secures $40 million funding commitment for biocomposites development
INCA Renewable Technologies targets commercialization of hemp-based biocomposites line for automotive, wind, marine industries, moves forward with processing facility construction.
Read MoreELIOT Project finds solvolysis best method for aerospace biocomposites recycling
Aimplas and TNO study analyzed 12 methods for six different biocomposites. Solvolysis and pyrolysis proved the two most promising alternatives tested in large-scale production at a pilot plant.
Read MoreGerman consortium develops biopolymer-based Cellun composite
German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) and partners present a conventional composite material alternative using cellulose that can be processed using industrial processing methods.
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