Whitepaper ‘Processing biobased plastic: solutions to three common challenges’
The benefits
In short- Real solutions for processing problems with biobased plastics
- Specifically for companies working with or wanting to work with biobased plastics
- Concrete tools to put into practice immediately
Biobased plastics are a good alternative to fossil-based plastics, but as with any new material, there are still challenges associated with processing. This whitepaper offers solutions to three common challenges.
Biobased plastics are often a good replacement for fossil-based plastics and are already used in products such as toys and agricultural applications. Many companies are therefore eager to make the transition, but they sometimes encounter challenges.
Materials like PLA have specific processing requirements. If your company isn't fully aware of these, you might encounter issues such as moisture sensitivity, process inefficiency, and perceived performance limitations. The good news: these are often easily resolved with only minor adjustments.
In this free whitepaper, we highlight the common challenges companies face during material preparation, process optimization, and improving the properties of biobased plastics. We provide practical tools for moisture control, formulation adjustments, and improved thermal performance.
The focus is on PLA, injection molding, and thermoforming, but the insights are also highly applicable to other materials and technologies.
Download the whitepaper here
Get in touch
For more information, please contact Wouter Post, researcher Sustainable Plastics Technology
dr.ir. W (Wouter) Post
Researcher Sustainable Plastics Technology
