Biomaterials
ELIOT 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.
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German 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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Natural fiber composites: Growing to fit sustainability needs
Led by global and industry-wide sustainability goals, commercial interest in flax and hemp fiber-reinforced composites grows into higher-performance, higher-volume applications.
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DITF develops water-spun lignin fibers as PAN precursor alternative
Lignin fibers produced via an aqueous solution and dry spinning process result in homogeneous, smooth-surfaced fibers that are more environmentally friendly and cost-saving.
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Fiber Institute Bremen develops high-strength PLA biopolymers
Novel PLA blend is proven on pilot plant scale for technical textile applications like aerospace, medical or automotive engineering.
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INCA Renewtech awarded $10 million to invest in commercial biocomposites facility
Under Alberta’s Circular Economy Projects, INCA will construct and operate a facility for processing and manufacturing waste hemp into BioPlastics and Biocore composite materials for wide industry use.
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European SUSPENS project targets green composites production
The 13-partner program will addresses the challenge of reducing the environmental footprint of sandwich and hollow composite structures via bio-sourced resins and carbon fiber precursors.
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Sicomin celebrates 40-year anniversary
Expanded operations, customer application highlights and newly launched GreenPoxy products at this year’s events serve to honor the company’s 40 years in the composites industry.
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SPE ANTEC 2023 technical program to feature plastics, composites tracks
March 2023 event in Denver Colorado features 18 tracks with more than 115 sessions which include biocomposites, composites, additive manufacturing and a variety of plastics presentations.
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New research developments identify new methods for bio-derived carbon filler reinforcement for biocomposites
Sustainable methodologies employed by researchers from Tuskegee University enable the synthesis of carbon from biomass-based precursor materials, and its effective reinforcement in composites.
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