News from Renewable Solutions
We cover trending topics and recent developments in our blog entries.
Polymer Composites with Renewable Resources
Excellent chemical resistance and durability characterize the polyolefin polypropylene. Its composites are likewise comparably durable and exhibit higher modulus of elasticity and tensile strength than neat pp.
Polymer Composites – Polylactic Acid
PLA the emerging player in WPC. In this article, we will focus on the most important biopolymer in the WPC business: Polylactic acid (PLA).
Polymer Composites with Biodegradable PHA
Talking about PHA is like explaining a huge patchwork family structure. Various microorganisms produce PHA …
Future Materials – Plastic Free
Alginates and pectins have good properties and are suitability as rheology agent and sheer thinning additive. Have a look at the various applications where these characteristics are useful.
The NOVUM Project – Cellulose as Functional Additive
The idea condensed in creating a thermoplastic, cellulose based material, suitable for additive manufacturing. Microcrystalline cellulose and other low dosage functional additives complete the ingredients list for the NOVUM material.
Developing Formulations – Ultra-Fine and Pure Cellulose
See which ultra-fine and pure cellulose fibers fits for specific customer needs.
Microcrystalline Cellulose Gels
MCG can introduce a complex variety of possible parameters, which vary from thixotropy, system stabilization with or without viscosity increase, spray ability, water retention, synergy with other rheology additives, pore creation in ceramics and more.
Hydroxypropyl-Methly-Cellulose
Due to its thermoreversible gelling properties, it is attractive to tune ceramic processing as a binder and reducing stickiness to machinery in the kneading process thanks to gelation under the temperature increase.
Alginates and Pectins
Given the fact, that alginates and pectins both are plant extracts it may not seem entirely surprising that they offer synergistic effects. How can be exploit those intriguing properties in your technical sectors?
ARBOCEL® – Functional Additives for Saving Energy and Costs
One way to reduce energy consumption in the production of pulp is to adjust the paper formulation. Precisely milled ARBOCEL® wood particles hold canals in the paper open and thereby increase the drainage.
Hydrocolloids and Cellulose for Technical Ceramics
Cellulose as plant based pore creator and hydrocolloids as sustainable binder for technical ceramics.
Functional Cellulose for Rubber Engineering
Celluloses enhance transmission belts due to friction and noise reduction and stabilize the essential cord layer during production.
Functional Additives
We are proud that our multifunctional fibers assist in the manufacturing process and improve brake pads during their usage. Cellulose fiber can further enhance safety by replacing asbestos.
EFC Fibers for Food Contact
More and more compostable materials are being used for packaging and recycling is being increased. With the EFC, we have developed a class of fibers, where most of the extracts are removed, whereas cellulose and lignin remain.
Natural Additives for Paper and Board
To improve the paper quality again, it is possible to mix in more virgin fibers, or, which is the economic and ecologic solution, to add wood particles to increase the bulk again
Our Best-Performing Hydrocolloids, Unmatched Potential
A short summary of the most essential properties of our two best performing hydrocolloids, namely microcrystalline cellulose gels and alginates.
Thermoplastic Polyolefin Composites
Among the thermoplastics the polyolefins based thermoplastics comprise the dominant materials group by market. With the adequate combination of fiber, matrix, additives and equipment, a large variety of materials is possible.
End-of-Life and Plastic Environmental Impact
It is unthinkable to abandon plastics in the current world. So how do we ensure to keep the benefits while reducing the negative environmental impacts coming with it?
An Insight Into the Developments of Algae-Based Products.
Get an insight into the developments of algae-based products and learn more about our cooperation with the start-up mujo and PTS (Papiertechnische Stiftung).
Future Materials – PEF, Hype or Hero?
Have a look at polyethylene furanoate (PEF) and its opportunity for natural fiber composite applications.
