Biomaterials
Sicomin-sponsored solo kayak crossing takes advantage of composites
Incorporation of Sicomin carbon fiber and PVC foam sandwich construction ensures an efficient kayak for extreme paddler Richard Kohler’s 6,700-kilometer journey across the South Atlantic.
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Lingrove launches Ekoa Surface Peel N’Stick and receives automotive orders
Natural fiber/bio-thermoplastic composite veneers meet sustainability and performance demands for multiple markets.
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Teijin Aramid program produces bio-based, high-performance aramid fibers
The 2018 pilot program, in partnership with BioBTW, successfully produces Twaron yarn from bio-based aromatic materials without altering the material properties.
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AZL Aachen investigates potential for bio-based composite materials
The five-month market and technology study will start on October 22, 2020 and is open to interested companies.
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Aimplas project develops biocomposite recycling methods
The ELIOT project, with the participation of the Dutch research center TNO, is developing recycling methods to improve sustainability in the aerospace industry.
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McLaren, Bcomp use natural composite fibers in F1 racing seat
The flax fibers meet strength and stiffness requirements while reducing vibration, cost, enhancing safety and lowering its CO2 footprint by 75%.
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Demonstrating recyclable, bio-based autocomposites
The ECOXY research consortium recently developed a demonstrator automotive part constructed from recyclable flax fiber and a specialized bio-based epoxy.
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Lanxess launches bio-based prepolymer line Adiprene Green
The bio-based prepolymer line are easy to handle and enable a suitable replacement for existing fossil-based polyether prepolymers.
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Volta Trucks incorporates Bcomp’s natural fiber technologies in automotive application
Bcomp’s natural flax fibers and bio-based resin derived from rapeseed oil ensures sustainability, safety and significant weight savings.
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Scott Bader joins CHAMPION project to research novel bio-based polymers
The bio-based polymers aim to replace conventional polymers in a variety of applications and promote alternative to end-of-life waste.
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