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This is a flexible PLA foam made from fermenting sugar found in corn. This bio-based foam is composed of 99% polylactic acid or PLA in 1% fillers and additives. Foam is also biodegradable …
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Titanium Dioxide is a commonly used white pigment in the coatings industry that is found in several products, ranging from white traffic stripes on roads, to cosmetics, to toothpaste. It effectively …
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The two main components of plant cells are lignin and cellulose. Lignin is nature’s second most abundant bio-polymer, only surpassed by cellulose. At a microscopic level, a plant’s cell walls are …
MC 849902 Seaqual® from Marine Plastic Sea Marine plastic is a post-consumer recycled polymer chip made from 100% Marine plastic litter. It is made from 100% recycled plastic P.E.T. found in …
Dr. Gayatri Keskar joins the "Hotel of Tomorrow" inspiration webinar in introducing various sustainable products that can be used in the hospitality service industry now or in the near future. …
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Polyurethane formulations derived from 100% renewable feedstocks. This innovation uses a green chemical pathway without using toxic isocyanates that can be used for coatings, elastomers and foams. …
In this month’s Miniscape we will be talking about the latest developments in bio-derived pigments and dyes. One that I’m excited about is a spinout company from a development out of the …
MC 8945-01 MoguHome and Mogu is a family of a hundred percent biodegradable Mycelium based, medium density composite panels that can be used for interior applications while supporting a circular …
Biophilic design refers to the creation a closer connection to nature through the design of buildings and landscapes. The aim of biophilic design is to use natural resources to create a sense of …
The term biomaterial is used to indicate materials that have a non-specific biological association. All biomaterials are bio-based, but the bio content can vary radically from less than 10 to a …
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MC 701702 MEBA BIORESINE® from MEBA S.A.S. This material is a bio-based thermo-setting resin derived from agricultural waste that offers exceptional quality and design flexibility for premium …
This week we're going to talk about the difference between water and solvent coatings. Coatings typically contain four components. Resin that provides body Additives that lend performance …
