Biomaterials
University of Limerick seeks to improve composites recycling solutions
VIBES project focuses on recycling technology maturation to develop bio-based, intrinsically recyclable materials for waste elimination, circular economy.
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SHD Composites supports sustainability initiatives with launch of epoxy prepreg systems
SHD introduces its MTB350 component prepreg system and LTB310-1 low-temperature cure epoxy tooling prepreg with 30% bio-derived content.
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SABIC launches bio-based, amorphous polymers to support sustainability goals
The ISCC-designated high-performance polyetherimide (PEI) materials offer the same mechanical properties as incumbent Ultem materials, with a focus on challenging applications and a reduced carbon footprint.
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Lanxess launches renewable, biocomposite material
The material combines natural flax fibers with bio-based polylactic acid, which acts as the matrix, for a material that is 100% recyclable.
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Study reports INCA Renewtech hemp-based biocomposites radically reduce carbon emissions
Compared to lauan rainforest plywood, INCA’s BioPanels are reported to reduce carbon emissions, waste production and water consumption.
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Ru-bix launches a range of bio-based, hybrid tooling boards
Ru-bix’s new tooling board products include boards that uses a mix of biomaterial and recycled board swarf, and hybrid boards with high Tg and low CTE.
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Porsche races to the future with electric motors, natural fiber composites
The Mission R concept is Porsche’s vision for sustainable, all-electric customer motorsports, including a CFRP exoskeleton and natural fiber-reinforced components.
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SPE announces ACCE and Rehkopf scholarship winners for 2021 conference
The three scholarship winners will be honored at the SPE ACCE event taking place Nov. 2-4, 2021.
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Applied Graphene Materials launches eco-friendly graphene dispersions range
New bio-based range enables paints, coatings and composites manufacturers to improve product without compromising on performance.
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LivMatS biomimetic flax fiber Pavilion opens to the public
Made entirely of filament-wound flax fiber, the livMatS Pavilion combines integrative design, robotic fabrication and sustainable materials for a highly innovative, bio-inspired construction.
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