Daniel's talk will cover the myths of bioplastics and degradation, how bioplastics can allevieate the problem of plastic pollution, and how they can be best used to not cause harm to the environment.
Daniel Gao majored in Biomass Science and Technology at South China University of Technology, where his research focused on applications of bio-based materials. He has had three papers published internationally and issued two patents (one pending). He currently works as an Account Manager in the DSM engineering plastic department, and is in charge of business maintenance and development in South China and Zhejiang province. As a member of DSM Sustainability Ambassadors, he joined One Young World Summit in Bogota in 2017, focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, participates in DSM sustainability activities and is responsible for promoting sustainable product portfolio solutions.
2. • Bio-based materials brief info.
• Biomass research and its high valued conversion and
utilization-my postgraduate study sharing
• Bio-based driven business in DSM
Content
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Bio-based Materials
Bio-based materials: new materials that are
produced from renewable bioresources, including
crops, trees, other plants, and their residues by
biological, chemical, and physical methods
Mainly related to green energy issues, products such
as biogas, fuel ethanol, biodiesel and bioplastics
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Drug load Drug release
Acetylsalicylic acid
Drug Delivery
Bio-based hydrogels application—
controlled drug release
Intelligent hydrogels with temperature/pH sensitive
stomach
intestines
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EcoPaXX® bio-based polyamide 410
High bio-based content (70%)
ASTM proven
Carbon neutral from cradle to gate
Validated LCA report by PE International
EcoPaXX has the potential to be used in
recycling loops
Recyclable like other thermoplastics
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EcoPaXX is 70% bio-based
• EcoPaXX, a polyamide 4.10, consists of 2
types of building blocks:
– Short ones, uniquely produced by DSM:
building block-4 (DAB)
– Long ones, produced by Mother Nature:
building block-10 (castor oil)
• Presently 70% of the polymer is derived
from castor oil (ASTM proven)
• U.S. Department of Agriculture lists DSM
EcoPaXX polyamide 410 grades in
“BioPreferred” Catalog of bio-based
products
• Renewable resources are not competing
with the food chain: Easily grows on poor
soils in mainly India, China, Brazil
Externally validated
bio-genic content (ASTM)
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EcoPaXX Chemistry
• CasEcoPaXX is polyamide 410 synthesized from 1,4-diaminobutane
(DSM product) and sebacic acid
tor beans
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uniquely produced by DSM:
building block-4 (DAB)
Long-chain 10-block
from castor oil
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EcoPaXX is carbon neutral
EcoPaXX is Carbon Neutral from cradle to gate Externally validated
• DSM measurements
externally validated
by PE International
(LCA: ISO14044,
C-footprint: PAS2050)
• EcoPaXX has a significantly
lower carbon footprint than
PA66
• EcoPaXX has a lower
footprint than PA6.10 due to:
– Higher biogenic carbon
content of EcoPaXX
– 4-Diamin has a lower CO2
footprint than 6-Diamin
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DSM In-house Expertise
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• DSM has an in-house LCA department
• A compilation and evaluation of the
inputs and outputs and the potential
environmental impacts of a product,
process or service through its life cycle.
• We use LCA as a decision support tool
along the whole value chain.
Life Cycle of a Product
• Three standard assessments methods via SimaPro:
- IPCC 2007 GWP 100a: Carbon foot print
- ReCiPe: Eco footprint
- EPD Environmental Product Declaration
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Castor plants like sandy soil
Harvest of the seeds
Castor plants do not need
irrigation
Castor plants growing
Castor oilNo fit for human nor animal
consumption
EcoPaXX - carbon neutral from cradle to gate
Understanding the supply chain
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Land development
Castor bean farming
Castor bean
processing
Castor oil processing
Polymerization
GHG emissions of land use change
Natural ecosystem
Arable land
Castor beans
Castor oil
Sebacic acid
EcoPaXX®
GHG emissions from farmingFertilizer
Caustic, sulfuric acid
Castor meal
2- Octanol
Diaminobutane
Hexane
Fertilizer
Fuel
EcoPaXX - carbon neutral from cradle to gate
From plant to polymer
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EcoPaXX® PA410 – High Performance
Engineering Plastic
• Best combination of stiffness and elongation at break/ductility: very good mechanical
properties, especially stiffness-toughness combination
• Superior retention of stiffness and strength after conditioning: Highest “conditioned”
modulus of all aliphatic polyamides – weight reduction possible
• Dimensions: Absorbs 30% less moisture than PA66 → superior dimensional stability
• Hydrolysis & Chemical resistance: display excellent resistance to hydrolysis ageing &
outperforming PA66 on chemical resistance
• Surface: superior surface appearance, even with high GF content
• Ease of processing: Broad processing window, 20% lower cycle time compared to
conventional polyamides
• Biobased: 70% biobased
Temperature Indicators:
Melting Point: 250 C
HDT: 240 C
CUT: 150-180 C
RTI: 150 C
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EcoPaXX PA410 – Key Markets
Packaging/
Extrusion
• High temp.
resistant
packaging
• Abrasive brushes
Consumer
goods
• Drinking water
contact parts,
e.g. faucets
• Conveyor systems
• Window Profile
• Sports & Leisure
(skiboots)
Automotive
• Cooling/thermal
management
• Engine Cover
• Crankshaft Covers
• Interior/exterior
parts
• EPS Gears
Electrical &
Electronics
• Auto connectors
• Appliances
connectors
• Power Insulators
• Frames in
electronic
devices
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EcoPaXX – A versatile material recognized by
global players
EcoPaXX engine cover for
Mercedes, BMW, Bentley
EcoPaXX crank shaft cover:
winner of the SPE Award
EcoPaXX Fuel vapor
seperators for Ferrari &
Maserati
EcoPaXX shoe frame –
Salomon
EcoPaXX in thermal breaks
EcoPaXX in T-Connector for
coolant hose
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Application: Crankshaft Covers
Industry: Automotive
Products: Stanyl PA46, EcoPaXX PA410
• 50% less weight and up to 25% lower
system/part costs compared to metal
• Better creep & fatigue resistance than PPA
and PPS
• Temperature resistance up to 150-200 C
• Good compatibility with FKM/LSR rubbers
ForTii and Xytron to be used in case of more
strict chemical resistance or dimensional
stability requirements
Crankshaft Covers
FKM Compatability with Stanyl PA46 or EcoPaXX PA410
Product Grade(s):
Stanyl TW209F8
EcoPaXX Q-HG10
Value proposition (vs incumbent solution)
23. CONFIDENTIAL
Power Insulator – Laptop and phone chargers
Thin-walled V2 and V0 with mechanical robustness
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Project
Application: Power Insulator
Industry: Electronics
Product grade: EcoPaXX Q-KV, Q-KS
Value proposition (vs PA66)
• UL Flammability : V-0 at 0.2mm
• Customer needs an UF material for the
internal insulator of a power supply. Specialty
PA6 and PA66 materials fail in HI-POT tests,
PA66 GF too stiff
• EcoPaXX Q-KV has been tested successfully in
this application. Customer likes the elongation
at yield, and the material passes the HI-POT
tests
• Combination of lower water uptake &
dielectric properties
Product Grade(s):
Q-KV (V2)
Q-KS (V0)
Power Insulator
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Application: Faucets
Industry: Water Management (B&C)
Products: EcoPaXX PA410
• No water leakage in lifetime cycle test up to 1
million cycles
• Superior hydrolysis resistance: extremely low
decrease in strength after 60C and 90C water
contact
• Passes all major drinking water approvals,
like NSF61, KTW, W270 etc.
EcoPaXX has been approved for contact with
drinking water
Faucets Mixing Valve
Lower risk of part failure & water leakage
Product Grade(s):
EcoPaXX Q-DWX6
EcoPaXX Q-DWX10
Value proposition (vs incumbent material)
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Eyewear frames
Eco-friendly eyeframes, with excellent surface appearance
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Project
Application: Eyewear Frames
Industry: Eyewear
Product grade: EcoPaXX Q-Y
Value proposition (vs TR90)
• Withstands the impact at extremely low
temperature
• High resilience
• Less dynamic/static creep
• Good bending fatigue behavior at low
temperature of -10 oC
• Lower carbon footprint / bio-based materialProduct Grade(s):
Q-Y
Q-FP4
Q150-D
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Application: Mountaineering shoe
chassis
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Products: EcoPaXX PA410
• EcoPaXX enables to produce a chassis with an
intricate design that is light, has the
necessary mix of flexibility and rigidity,
retains its properties at very low
temperatures typical of mountain
environments, and has reduced moisture
uptake
• EcoPaXX is carbon neutral from cradle to gate
Mountaineering shoe chassis
Reliable Solutions with EcoPaXX PA410
Product Grade(s):
EcoPaXX Q-HG6
Value proposition (vs incumbent material)
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Enables our
customers to make the
highest quality paints
Performance
Using safe ingredients as
much as possible and
contains low VOCs
Health
Based on renewable
materials, reducing the
carbon footprint
Sustainability
31. We connect our unique competences in Life Sciences
and Materials Sciences to create solutions that nourish,
protect and improve performance
Mission
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people today and generations to come