What is Arboblend?
Arboblend is a bioplastics brand of Tecnaro. ARBOBLEND® combines a great number of material types and a wide range of property profiles. The materials on offer are up to 100% bio-based.
What are the 3 groups of bioplastics?
Types of Bioplastics
- Starch-Based Bioplastics: Simple bioplastic derived from corn starch.
- Cellulose-Based Bioplastics: Produced using cellulose esters and cellulose derivatives.
- Protein-Based Bioplastics: Produced using protein sources such as wheat gluten, casein, and milk.
What is the best bio plastic?
Polylactic Acid (PLA) The most popular bioplastic is polylactic acid or PLA, which is typically made from fermented plant starches. PLA already sees widespread use, often as single-use cups labeled with something like “compostable in industrial facilities.”
What is Arboform made of?
The polymer is based on lignin derived from wood and consists of 100% renewable raw materials, saving both fossil fuels and natural resources. In a search for alternative materials, the developers of Arboform happened upon lignin – the rigid component in wood discarded in the pulp and paper-making process.
What is bio PP?
Bio based polypropylene is a polymer manufactured from natural materials such as corn, sugar cane, vegetable oil, and some other biomass. The properties of bio based polypropylene are similar to synthetic polypropylene. This polymer is used in injection molding, textiles, film, and other applications.
Is PLA better than plastic?
Producing PLA uses 65 percent less energy than producing conventional plastics, according to an independent analysis commissioned by NatureWorks. It also generates 68 percent fewer greenhouse gases, and contains no toxins.
Is there liquid wood?
Arboform (from Latin: arbor meaning tree) is a trade name for a bioplastic composed of three natural components: lignin, cellulose fibers and some additives. As a thermoplastic, it can be molded and is therefore also called ‘liquid wood’.
What is liquid wood used for?
Uses: LiquidWood ® penetrates wood fibers and structurally hardens decayed and weathered wood permanently. Use indoors and outdoors and on both structural and decorative wood. Use to harden and restore wood on buildings, windows, columns, beams, decks, boats, furniture, artwork, and any wooden architectural elements.
What is Petroplastic?
Petroplastic. Petroplastic is derived from crude oil. During the refining process, hydrocarbons are extracted from the oil to produce various everyday chemicals – octane is extracted and refined to produce auto fuel, nonane and hexadecane to produce diesel, kerosene, which are used in making jet fuel.
How is bio propylene made?
Mineral oil-based propylene is obtained from crude oil (refining and thermochemical splitting) or natural gas (processing of the fractions). In addition, other forms of synthesis are also established. Asia accounts for a good 50% of the growing demand and the EU for 15% of global production.
Why choose arboblend®?
ARBOBLEND® combines a great number of material types and a wide range of property profiles. The materials on offer are up to 100% bio-based.
Are arboblend® materials biodegradable?
ARBOBLEND® materials are designed to be biodegradable or resistant depending on the intended application. Biodegradability is a property that offers an additional benefit in applications such as urns, plant aids, mulch films and many other uses. Degradable in anaerobic conditions and in water
What are the ingredients in arboblend ®?
(more…) Depending on the formula, ARBOBLEND ® contains biopolymers such as polyhydroxyalkanoates, polyhydroxybutyrates, polycaprolactone, polyester, polylactic acid, lignin, natural resins, natural waxes, natural oils, natural fatty acids, cellulose, organic additives and natural reinforcing fibres. (more…)
What are arbofill® materials?
ARBOFILL® materials are high-quality compounds made from renewable raw materials and plastics. By combining plastic and organic materials, you get aesthetic materials with interesting applications. (more…)