Biomaterials

Sustainability

JEC World 2024 highlights: Glass fiber recycling, biocomposites and more

CW technical editor Hannah Mason discusses trends seen at this year’s JEC World trade show, including sustainability-focused technologies and commitments, the Paris Olympics amongst other topics.

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Biomaterials

BioPowder introduces olive stone-based fiber additives, fillers

Olea FP brand transforms olive oil byproducts into high-quality powders with optimal performance that act as fillers and additives for composite applications.

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Epoxies

Super Resin Inc. highlights plant-based epoxy resin, foam core 

Eco-friendly resin system using glycol lignin offers an eco-friendly option for CFRP structures and components, and core materials.

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Automotive

Syensqo expands bio-based portfolio with novel MTM epoxy prepreg

Bio-based MTM 49-3 responds to sustainability goals in automotive, containing 30% bio-sourced monomers.  

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Biomaterials

European boatbuilders lead quest to build recyclable composite boats

Marine industry constituents are looking to take composite use one step further with the production of tough and recyclable recreational boats. Some are using new infusible thermoplastic resins.

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Biomaterials

Optiplan automotive sandwich panels optimized via AOC rPET resin series

Incorporation of AOC’s Synolite rPET resins into FRP cover sheets enables the development of more eco-friendly truck construction.

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Biomaterials

ASK Chemicals fosters circular economy via distillate recycling

The suitability of the recycling and reuse of solvents as a source for new resin and material formulations has been confirmed over years of research.

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Biomaterials

On the radar: Biomaterials take center stage in composites manufacturing

CW provides examples of current developments and collaborations in sustainable fiber development, accessibility.  

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Biomaterials

Lignin reinforcement enhances PLA biopolymer functionality

Intensive development work between Synergy Horizon Poland and KraussMaffei has resulted in development of bio-based PLA using 30% hydrolized lignin during extrusion processes.

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Natural Fibers

Sicomin GreenPoxy 33 chosen for Spleene kiteboard range

Flax fiber multiaxial reinforcement plies, a CNC milled wood core and bamboo rail sections are press molded together using Sicomin’s bio-epoxy resin system for an eco-friendly twintip kiteboard production.

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KraussMaffei Metering Systems
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
HEATCON Composite Systems
3D industrial laser projection
Thermwood Corp.
Airtech
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
HEATCON Composite Systems
Kraussmaffei Metering Systems