Bio-based Polymers From Renewable Resources. From Biopolymers to Bioplastics Compounding is The Key

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1 Why Plastics Are Irreplaceable Structure Introduction Resource Efficiency Through Plastics Products Bio-based Polymers From Renewable Resources Degradation of Plastics Risks And Opportunities Compounding is The Key 1

2 Biopolymers Alone do Not Meet Application s Requirements Biodegradable Polymers (fossil or renewable carbon origin) Bio-based Polymers (only renewable carbon origin) Biodegradable: PLA, PHA, Starch, Lignin, Cellulose-Derivatives,... Renewable: PLA, PHA, Starch, Lignin, Cellulose-Derivatives,... also PBAT, PBS,... also Bio-PE, Bio-PA, Bio-PUR, Bio-PET ( plant bottle) Existing biopolymers already have good property profiles. However, application-specific requirements often not met! 2

3 Biopolymers Alone do Not Meet Application s Requirements Bioplastics like PLA are hardly processable on conventional machinery. Many bioplastics like PLA have a low H 2 O and CO 2 barrier. For film applications e.g. PLA alone is often too stiff and too brittle. High price must be compensated by benefits. 3

4 Bioplastics = Biopolymers + Additives Compounding the right choice of bio-polymers and additives is the key to marketable bioplastics. Synthesis Compounding Processing Renewable raw materials Bio-polymers Bio-plastics Bio-plastics parts Synthesis Compounding Processing Polymerization Polycondensation Polyaddition also: Bio-synthesis Blending bio-polymers Dispersing additives Filling, Reinforcing Venting Filtering Injection molding Extrusion Blow molding 3D printing 5

5 Biopolymers Alone do Not Meet Application s Requirements PLA PHA PBAT PBS Starch CA biobased biodegradable 6

6 Biopolymers Alone do Not Meet Application s Requirements PLA PHA PBAT PBS Starch CA P3HB PHV P4HB biobased biodegradable 7

7 Biopolymers Alone do Not Meet Application s Requirements PLA PHA PBAT PBS Starch CA fossil based biodegradable 8

8 Biopolymers Alone do Not Meet Application s Requirements PLA PHA PBAT PBS Starch CA fossil based (yet) biodegradable 9

9 Biopolymers Alone do Not Meet Application s Requirements PLA PHA PBAT PBS Starch CA biobased biodegradable 10

10 Biopolymers Alone do Not Meet Application s Requirements PLA PHA PBAT PBS Starch CA partly biobased biodegradable 11

11 Biopolymers Alone do Not Meet Application s Requirements selection of biopolymers (hardly processable on conventional machinery) processable bioplastics 12

12 Water Resistant Garbage Bags Source: FKuR and PapStar 15

13 Bubble Wrap And Air Pillows Source: FKuR and Storopack 16

14 Deep Freeze Packaging dti Source: FKuR and McCain 17

15 Compostable Fruit Nets Source: FKuR and GIRO 18

16 Hygiene Films (breathable) Source: FKuR and its Customers 19

17 Catering Articles Source: FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, European Bioplastics 20

18 Writing Utensils Example: Office Supplies Source: FKuR, Inoxchrom Source: FKuR, Ritter Pen Source: Tecnaro, Edding 21

19 Beauty Treatments Sources: FKuR Kunststoff GmbH and Weckerle Cosmetics, European Bioplastics 22

20 Agriculture And Horticulture Sources: FKuR Kunststoff GmbH and its customers, European Bioplastics 23

21 Consumer Electronics Bilder: FKuR Kunststoff GmbH and Fujitsu-Siemens, European Bioplastics 24

22 Other Applications Source: European Bioplastics 25

23 Production capacities quadruple between

24 Regional development of production capacities

25 Regional development of production capacities

26 Bioplastics in Mechanical Recycling Streams Biodegradable Polymers (fossil or renewable carbon origin) Bio-based Polymers (only renewable carbon origin) Biodegradable: PLA, PHA, Starch, Lignin, Cellulose-Derivatives,... Renewable: PLA, PHA, Starch, Lignin, Cellulose-Derivatives,... also PBAT, PBS,... also Bio-PE, Bio-PA, Bio-PUR, Bio-PET ( plant bottle) Compostable plastics, certified according to EN 13432, are specifically designed for organic recycling (industrial composting). For this purpose, in Europe they are clearly marked with logos such as the Seedling. As the market share increases, it will become economically viable to actively sort compostable plastics out and create new and valuable markets for the waste management industry. Bio-based, non compostable plastics (e.g. Bio-PE) are chemically identical to their conventional counterparts and are just as easily managed in the existing plastics recycling streams. In a Polyethylene waste stream, any contamination (either compostable or conventional PS, PP, PET) should not exceed a specific percentage and must be treated very similar. 34

27 Why Plastics Are Irreplaceable Structure Introduction Resource Efficiency Through Plastics Products Bio-based Polymers From Renewable Resources Degradation of Plastics Risks And Opportunities Compounding is The Key 35