Plant-based drinking bottles and paints can be easily and inexpensively scaled up

via VTT

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed an environmentally sound and economical method for producing furan dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from plant sugars for the production of drinking bottles, paints and industrial resins, for example. This technology enables production of plant-based products.

The main production material of drinking bottles is still oil-based PET although there has been news on alternatives based on renewable materials during the last few years. VTT’s new method provides a new route for the packaging and beverage industries to expand the use of renewable materials in their production.

VTT has patented the method for producing furan dicarboxylic acid (FDCA), the monomer for PEF polymers, from sugar or sugar waste. Thanks to the solid acid catalyst and biobased solvent with short reaction time, the method provides a considerable reduction of toxic waste compared to traditional methods.

The method can be scaled-up to industrial purposes without substantial investments, and it has already raised a lot of interest in industry.

Learn more: A new method for producing plant-based drinking bottles from FDCA

[osd_subscribe categories=’replacement-for-plastics’ placeholder=’Email Address’ button_text=’Subscribe Now for any new posts on the topic “REPLACEMENT FOR PLASTICS’]

The Latest on: Polymers from sugars

[google_news title=”” keyword=”polymers from sugars” num_posts=”10″ blurb_length=”0″ show_thumb=”left”]

Cationic Conditioning Polymers Market 2023-2027: What Opportunities Plays Vital Role in Growth, and Business Developments
Cationic Conditioning Polymers Market ” [ 115 Pages] report provides precise and strategic analysis of market historic, present and future conditions based on industry size and share analysis with ...
Polymer Protects Vaccines and Drugs Without Causing Allergic Reactions
In rare cases, the flexible, water-soluble polymer may cause an anaphylactic reaction in recipients, with symptoms ranging from skin irritation to nausea and, in extreme instances, unconsciousness and ...
New PPV polymers feature improved conductivity, stability
Because of their conductive and optical properties, polyphenylene vinylene (PPV) polymers have contributed to advances in solar energy, sensor technology, light-emitting diodes and other technical ...
ACRYLIC POLYMERS: A CLEAR FOCUS
Acrylic polymers thus occupy a prominent place in the market for clear, disposable plastics--only glass transmits light as well. Acrylic also is commonly used in the manufacture of reading glasses, ...
Polymer Points Live - February 2023
Join us on February 21 at 2pm (est) for the Polymer Points Livestream. Resin markets have been impacted by a slowing economy, but some prices have been rising as inventory levels and operating ...