The decline of crude oil prices during 2015 forward has hampered the growth of bioplastics, but there are remarkable technology achievements to make biochemical building blocks.
Growing the Bioeconomy
How to Turn a Corncob into Plastic Bottles
Corncobs can be removed from the fields without any negative impact on soil health.
Actually, they take a few years to decompose and initially take nitrogen from the soil during the decomposition process!
Plastic Bottles from Carbon Dioxide and a Furfural Derivative
What a brilliant pathway, to use CO2 and a furfural derivative, which is made from non-food agricultural residues, instead of food-based feedstock!
Carbon Capture, Storage & Energy Saving (an idea)
Any material that is made from furfural and that lasts ‘forever’, is a form of carbon storage
Bioeconomy: U$369 Billion and 4 Million Jobs Added to US Economy in 2013
Each job in the US bioeconomy adds 1.64 jobs in adjacent sectors. DalinYebo's...
Polyester From Furfural
Aiming for a small slice of the ±50million tpa (polyester) market. Polyester...
Unique Properties of Furfuryl Alcohol (“FA”)
Furfuryl Alcohol's Role in the Space Shuttle Development The 1958 US Space Act...
Cobs to Spandex
Biomass derived Lycra®? PTMEG (Poly Tetra Methylene Ether Glycol) or...
Malaysia: The Next Bioplastic Destination?
Malaysia is keen on valorizing its significant volume of palm tree biomass...
Forecasted Bioplastics Industry Growth
The global bio-plastics industry is expected to witness significant growth.

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