TECHNOLOGY NEEDS

Seeking Technologies for Producing Bioplastic

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Bioplastic is a material that can decompose into water, CO2 and living mass under the influence of the environment and microorganisms. To increase the degradability of traditional plastic (fuel-based plastic), starch is mix into the fuel base. The aim is to decrease the ratio of fuel and to increase the biodegradability of the compound, thus limiting pollution caused by nondegradable plastic waste.



Background / Description

The main component of bioplastic is Polylactide (PLA), a lactic acid compound found in vegetable and similar organic materials. The properties of PLA are very similar to those of PET (common fuel-based plastic); both contain polymer structures. Therefore, PLA plastic is just as strong and flexible as common plastic.

Presently, bioplastic consists of three types:

- Bio-based biodegradable bioplastics: This type of plastic is made from renewable resources, primarily vegetable, and degrades naturally in normal environment. Generally, products made from biodegradable bioplastic are used to make food wrapping, water bottles, and single-use food containers.

- Bio-based non-biodegradable bioplastics: This type of plastic is also made from renewable resources, but is designed specifically to prolong shelf-life, such as biothreads or bio-containers. Using bio-based non-biodegradable bioplastics helps conserving fuel and still ensuring durability. However, the problem of pollution still remains.

- Petrochemical-based biodegradable bioplastics: This type of plastic composes of microbes. Currently, it is mainly used in the medical field to produce sterile protection equipments.

Requirements

The technology seeker is a packaging business, seeking consulting services, bioplastic beads material suppliers, and bioplastic producing technologies with the following requests:

·         Consultancy on producing bioplastic packaging;

·         Consultancy on related issues: ink, bottom cutter and sealer, etc.;

·         The material beads are checked by Vinacontrol and certified as meeting safety requirements when in contact with food;

·         The bioplastic beads and packaging must meet European and American standards.

Forms of cooperation

·         Consultation, transfering of biobased material plastic beads for film blowing based on existing machinery and equipments;

·         Consultation, transfering of bioplastic beads producing technology.

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