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Teijin Frontier: PLA

Teijin Limited, established in 1918, is a Japanese chemical, pharmaceutical, and information technology company. The company operates in various sectors, including high-performance fibers, carbon fibers and composites, healthcare, films, resin and plastic processing, polyester fibers, product converting, and IT products. In recent years, Teijin has focused on developing sustainable materials, notably polylactic acid (PLA) resins. PLA is a biodegradable plastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics.

LG Chem: Bioplastics

LG Chem, a subsidiary of the South Korean conglomerate LG Corporation, was founded in 1947. The company is headquartered in Seoul. LG Chem produces a range of bioplastics including PLH, PBAT, and PHA.

Sulzer: Bioplastics

Sulzer, a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing firm, was founded in 1834 by Johann Jakob Sulzer in Winterthur, Switzerland. In recent years, Sulzer has increasingly directed its attention towards sustainable technologies, with a notable emphasis on bioplastics. A significant proportion of the bioplastics production is based on technology developed by Sulzer and as such it is a key global player and stakeholder in the bioplastics market.

Trinseo: Bioplastics

Trinseo, a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber, was established in 2010 following a carve-out from Dow Chemical Company. The company produces a range of bioplastics including thermoplastic polyolefins and ABS.

Great Eastern Resins Industrial (GRECO): Bioplastics

Great Eastern Resins Industrial Co., Ltd. (GRECO), founded in 1955 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a leading player in the chemical manufacturing industry, specializing in synthetic resins and adhesives. Its bioplastic product is a biobased TPU.

CJ Biomaterials

CJ Biomaterials is a division of CJ CheilJedang, a South Korean conglomerate known for its operations in food, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. CJ Biomaterials is focusing on developing and producing innovative biopolymer materials aimed at addressing environmental challenges posed by traditional plastics. IDTechEx spoke to CJ Biomaterials at NPE 2024 in Orlando Florida.

How the 3D Printing Industry Emphasized Production at Rapid + TCT

RAPID + TCT is one of North America's biggest trade shows and conferences for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. This year, IDTechEx attended and spoke at the show; they interviewed prominent players and observed industry trends.

Danimer Scientific

Danimer Scientific produces Nodax, a portfolio of biobased and biodegradable polyesters.

Shenzhen Ecomann Biotechnology Co. Ltd.

Ecomann are a Chinese biotechnology company producing polyhydroxyalkanoate s (PHA), a class of bio-based and biodegradable polymer.

CJ BIO

CJ BIO produces PHACT, a biodegradable, bio-based polymer.

The Most Significant Advanced Materials News from 2021

With the pandemic still raging, supply chain disruptions, the chip shortage, climate catastrophes, and geopolitical turbulence, it is safe to say 2021 has not been smooth sailing. The materials and chemical sector provides the backbone of every industry and remains under pressure from all these challenges. In this article, IDTechEx highlights the key news from their independent perspective on this crucial industry.

Switching to Biobased Plastics: Why So Slow?

Global awareness of climate change and pollution is increasing, but finding ways to halt our dependence on fossil fuels and plastics is proving extremely difficult. One possible solution is to shift away from petrochemicals towards a biobased feedstock to make plastics, but how realistic is this proposal? IDTechEx uncovers the factors influencing adoption of biobased polymers in their report, "Biobased Polymers 2018-2023: A Technology and Market Perspective".

NatureWorks develops new Ingeo PLA Formulation for 3D Printing

NatureWorks Develops New Ingeo PLA Formulation for 3D Printing Break-Away Support on Dual Extrusion Printers.

The Most Significant Materials Science News of 2018

Advancements in material science and material processing will always play a central role in any technological progression. IDTechEx has been providing leading market analysis on a broad range of advanced materials and their technology analysts have given their pick of the key news stories from 2018.

PLA formulation for 3D filament offers heat and impact resistance

NatureWorks has introduced Ingeo™ 3D870, a new cost-effective grade for 3D filament manufacturers looking for innovative means of expanding sales into the industrial prototyping and additive manufacturing market.