This document discusses biopolymers and their use in interior protection products as an alternative to traditional plastics derived from fossil fuels. It begins by introducing biopolymers, which are plastics derived from renewable plant sources, and discusses their advantages over fossil fuel-based plastics in terms of sustainability. It then examines various plastic materials that fall along a continuum from more fossil fuel-intensive to more sustainable sources. These include PVC, PC/ABS, PETG, HDPE, and biopolymers like PLA. The document concludes by discussing the economics and supply of bioplastics compared to traditional plastics, and addresses concerns about bioplastics reducing food crop production land.
Make a difference, see no difference
Spectra are an environmentally minded company that constantly strives towards greener packaging solutions for our customers.
That’s why we are delighted to introduce our new Biopolymer HDPE and PET packaging, two truly sustainable materials made from the ethanol from sugarcane waste.
As brands look for environmentally responsible ways to package their products, Spectra have identified materials that show no sign of difference in both appearance or performance, offering a packaging solution without compromise.
This document summarizes a presentation about utilizing biopolymers for lightweighting parts in the transportation industry. The presentation discusses Innovative Plastics and Molding, a company that develops biopolymer technologies using wood and cellulose fillers. It identifies potential biopolymer applications in automobiles and discusses challenges with molding complex lightweight parts from reinforced thermoplastics. Requirements for successful biopolymer formulations, processing, and molded part performance are also outlined.
This document discusses green and sustainable products. It defines green products as those that cause minimal harm to people and the environment during manufacturing and use. It then discusses factors like fair working conditions, soil pollution, and use of renewable energy sources in production. It focuses on compostable plastics, which are made from renewable materials like corn starch and can break down, unlike traditional petroleum-based plastics. The advantages of compostable plastics and bioplastics are reducing reliance on petroleum and landfills. The document also notes recycling challenges with plastic and research efforts to improve plastic recycling rates.
Bio-plastics are plastics that are either derived from renewable biomass sources like vegetable oils or are biodegradable. There are several types of bio-plastics including starch-based, cellulose-based, and aliphatic polyesters like PLA and PHA which are produced by bacteria. Compared to conventional plastics, bio-plastics have benefits like lower carbon emissions, lower toxicity, and some can biodegrade, but they also have drawbacks like higher costs and potential issues with GMOs. Bio-plastics production is growing due to advantages for certain applications and their more environmentally friendly nature.
It deals about advantages,Disadvantages, Properties and types of biodegradable plastics and their applications in day today's world. It also says about the use bioplastics and its benefits.
Bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable plant sources such as corn starch, sugarcane, and soybeans. They are more environmentally friendly than traditional petroleum-based plastics because they produce fewer carbon emissions and are biodegradable. Bioplastics are manufactured by breaking down starch into lactic acid, which is then polymerized into polylactic acid plastic. Major applications of bioplastics discussed include packaging, catering products, gardening supplies, electronics casings, medical products, and sanitary items. Companies like Toyota are using bioplastics in auto parts and plan increased production to replace petroleum plastics.
Technical presentation on the latest class of environmental friendly class of bio-plastics which are completely degradable and uses low energy. These bio-plastics are widely used in European markets and are being used in food, pharmaceutical and in sanitary products.
Make a difference, see no difference
Spectra are an environmentally minded company that constantly strives towards greener packaging solutions for our customers.
That’s why we are delighted to introduce our new Biopolymer HDPE and PET packaging, two truly sustainable materials made from the ethanol from sugarcane waste.
As brands look for environmentally responsible ways to package their products, Spectra have identified materials that show no sign of difference in both appearance or performance, offering a packaging solution without compromise.
This document summarizes a presentation about utilizing biopolymers for lightweighting parts in the transportation industry. The presentation discusses Innovative Plastics and Molding, a company that develops biopolymer technologies using wood and cellulose fillers. It identifies potential biopolymer applications in automobiles and discusses challenges with molding complex lightweight parts from reinforced thermoplastics. Requirements for successful biopolymer formulations, processing, and molded part performance are also outlined.
This document discusses green and sustainable products. It defines green products as those that cause minimal harm to people and the environment during manufacturing and use. It then discusses factors like fair working conditions, soil pollution, and use of renewable energy sources in production. It focuses on compostable plastics, which are made from renewable materials like corn starch and can break down, unlike traditional petroleum-based plastics. The advantages of compostable plastics and bioplastics are reducing reliance on petroleum and landfills. The document also notes recycling challenges with plastic and research efforts to improve plastic recycling rates.
Bio-plastics are plastics that are either derived from renewable biomass sources like vegetable oils or are biodegradable. There are several types of bio-plastics including starch-based, cellulose-based, and aliphatic polyesters like PLA and PHA which are produced by bacteria. Compared to conventional plastics, bio-plastics have benefits like lower carbon emissions, lower toxicity, and some can biodegrade, but they also have drawbacks like higher costs and potential issues with GMOs. Bio-plastics production is growing due to advantages for certain applications and their more environmentally friendly nature.
It deals about advantages,Disadvantages, Properties and types of biodegradable plastics and their applications in day today's world. It also says about the use bioplastics and its benefits.
Bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable plant sources such as corn starch, sugarcane, and soybeans. They are more environmentally friendly than traditional petroleum-based plastics because they produce fewer carbon emissions and are biodegradable. Bioplastics are manufactured by breaking down starch into lactic acid, which is then polymerized into polylactic acid plastic. Major applications of bioplastics discussed include packaging, catering products, gardening supplies, electronics casings, medical products, and sanitary items. Companies like Toyota are using bioplastics in auto parts and plan increased production to replace petroleum plastics.
Technical presentation on the latest class of environmental friendly class of bio-plastics which are completely degradable and uses low energy. These bio-plastics are widely used in European markets and are being used in food, pharmaceutical and in sanitary products.
This document summarizes the history and development of plastics. It discusses how plastics originated from natural resins and cellulose derivatives in the 1860s. Major milestones included the development of Bakelite in the early 1900s and nylon in the 1930s. World War II provided a boost to plastics development as alternatives were needed for scarce natural materials. Common plastics developed after the war include polyethylene and polypropylene. Plastics are classified based on their chemical structure and have a wide range of uses but also disadvantages like non-biodegradability and contribution to pollution.
This document provides an introduction and overview of bioplastics. It defines key terms like biodegradable, biobased, and standards for compostability. The drivers for bioplastics include being renewable, having reduced environmental impact, and addressing end-of-life disposal issues. Projections show strong growth in bioplastics production and demand over the next 5 years. While compostable bioplastics are growing, durable bioplastic applications are expected to account for nearly 40% of the market by 2011 to address performance shortcomings of compostable plastics. Emerging technologies may expand bioplastic uses in electronics and automotive industries.
Bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources such as vegetable fats and oils. They are biodegradable and break down through microbial action. Bioplastics production results in lower carbon dioxide emissions than traditional plastics. Common types include polylactic acid (PLA) and poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB). Bioplastics are used in packaging, catering products, automobile interiors, and gardening due to their biodegradability and environmental benefits compared to petroleum-based plastics. However, they still present challenges like not readily decomposing in all conditions and competing with food crop land.
Bioplastics are biodegradable plastics made from renewable sources like corn starch and PLA that can help reduce plastic waste pollution. There are several types of bioplastics including starch-based, cellulose-based, and protein-based bioplastics. Bioplastics have advantages over traditional plastics in that they have a lower carbon footprint, require less energy to produce, and break down in controlled composting environments without releasing harmful chemicals. Bioplastics can be used for food packaging, consumer electronics, medical devices, and components in the automotive and aerospace industries.
BIO PLASTIC a green alternative to plasticsMirza Beg
Bioplastic is presented as a green alternative to conventional plastics which are derived from petroleum. Bioplastics are derived from renewable biomass sources like vegetable oils, corn starch, and sugarcane. They are biodegradable and do not have the same negative environmental impacts as petroleum-based plastics which are not biodegradable. Common types of bioplastics include PLA, PHA, starch-based and cellulose-based plastics. While bioplastics have benefits like being renewable and reducing pollution, they also have disadvantages like using land that could grow food and being more expensive than conventional plastics.
This document summarizes a project to develop sustainable bioplastic container systems for greenhouse and nursery crop production. The project aims to create bioplastic containers that function as well as petroleum-based plastics during plant growth but can then degrade, providing fertilizer or soil conditioning. Over four billion petroleum plastic containers are used annually but less than 2% are recycled. The project will screen bioplastic formulations, improve top performers, and collaborate with manufacturers and growers to commercialize the best materials. Eighteen formulations were developed and ten prototypes will be commercially tested.
The document summarizes Dr. Jim Lunt's presentation on the evolving bioplastics landscape for fibers and films. It defines biobased and biodegradable plastics, outlines the major classifications of bioplastics including biobased polymers and biodegradable polymers. It discusses the major bioplastics producers and their production capacities. It analyzes the markets for bioplastic films and fibers and highlights the challenges bioplastics currently face in competing with conventional plastics. Finally, it outlines new biobased monomers and polymers that may expand the use of bioplastics in the future.
Case study / How to upcycle to start a Japanese company?Wiithaa
Here is a brief sum up of one of our case study with a Japanese company. Initially, the company wanted to find new applications for its product, Wiithaa want a bit further in its propositions.
Methane is the second-most common greenhouse gas emitted in the United States and is a major contributor to global warming, says Mango Materials founder Molly Morse. She explains to the SB’13 audience how her company uses simple biological processes in which bacteria “eat” methane, which results in a type of bioplastic as a byproduct. “Mango Materials have the potential to change the plastics industry and the world,” said Morse.
ARE “BIOPLASTICS” A SCAM OR THE SOLUTION TO OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PLASTIC PROBLEMS?TidalVision
There are many types of plastics, including bioplastics made from renewable biomass sources like vegetable oils, corn starch, and pea starch. However, not all plastics and bioplastics degrade in the same way or are equally environmentally friendly. While bioplastics may seem like a solution, their production and sustainability depends on factors like source of biomass and degradation properties. Scientists are working on new types of bioplastics like those made from chitosan, a fiber in shells, that may be the first fully degradable and non-toxic functional plastic.
Biodegradable plastic available at BioSphere Plastic LLC! They provide affordable non-starch, non-oxodegradable environmental solutions with biodegradable plastic additives world wide.
Bioplastics are plastics that are similar in properties to traditional plastics but are derived from renewable biomass sources rather than petroleum, and many are designed to biodegrade. They can be used for both disposable and non-disposable applications like packaging, cups, and phone casings. While bioplastics have benefits like reducing fossil fuel usage and being safer for medical use, they also have drawbacks like higher costs and potential issues with quality, composting, and recycling. As oil prices rise and bioplastic usage increases, they represent an opportunity for crop-producing countries but need to ensure consistency and address issues like methane emissions from composting.
This document discusses bioplastics, which are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources such as vegetable fats and oils, corn starch, or microbiota. It describes the classification of plastics as thermosets or thermoplastics and classifications based on origin as synthetic, bioplastic, biodegradable, or non-biodegradable. Key bioplastic polymers discussed include starch-based, sugar-based, and cellulose-based bioplastics as well as synthetic materials. The document also outlines various microorganisms involved in bioplastic production, drivers for bioplastics, and sustainability considerations.
The document discusses bioplastics and their role in sustainability. Bioplastics are either made from biological sources like plants or are biodegradable. While plastics currently make up about 225 million tons annually and are mostly non-biodegradable, bioplastics production is growing over 20% per year due to their sustainability advantages. Bioplastics can substitute for traditional plastics in packaging and other single-use products to reduce litter, or serve as durable replacements through equal or lower carbon footprints and reduced reliance on oil. Their growth will continue as brands and consumers recognize the environmental benefits of bioplastics.
Green plastics :an emerging alternative of petroleum based plasticsAntu Bhattacharjee
This document discusses green plastics as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. It provides background on plastics and their environmental issues. Green plastics are made from renewable sources like plants, and are biodegradable. Examples include polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate. Green plastics have advantages over conventional plastics like reduced greenhouse gas emissions, no use of petrochemicals, and biodegradability. The document discusses different types of green plastics and their production processes, as well as standards, costs, and ways to promote their use.
This document presents information about bioplastics. It begins with an introduction stating that bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources and are biodegradable, providing an alternative way to reduce synthetic plastic and create a more eco-friendly environment. The production of bioplastics is discussed briefly, along with their life cycle. Bioplastics are then compared to conventional plastics, noting bioplastics are more sustainable and eco-friendly as they use less energy in production and do not harm the environment. Examples of bioplastic products currently used are provided. The advantages of bioplastics over conventional plastics are listed, such as being renewable, degrading faster, and having lower carbon and energy footprints.
This document is a term paper submitted by Swami Mrityunjay for his course MEC-208 at Lovely Professional University. The paper acknowledges the support and guidance of his guide Mr. Anuj and the LPU staff. The paper discusses plastics and their importance in engineering products. It provides examples of engineering plastics such as ABS, polycarbonate, and nylons. It explains how plastics are important in manufacturing due to properties like durability, light weight and low cost. Plastics have various applications in industries like automotive, food packaging and construction. The paper also mentions challenges of plastic waste and efforts towards recycling.
Plastics are widely used in building construction and materials. They are used for roofing materials, cladding panels, sound and thermal insulation, decorative laminates, adhesives and sealants, and more. Plastics provide advantages over traditional materials like being lightweight, resistant to rot and weather, and requiring little maintenance. Common plastics used in buildings include polycarbonate, PVC, polystyrene, and foams for insulation. While plastics have advantages, they can also soften at high temperatures or become brittle in cold.
Most Popular Plastic Material in IndustryPlasticut
The document discusses the most popular plastic materials used in industry. Polyethylene plastic is the most commonly used worldwide, primarily for packaging of food and other products due to its abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. Nylon and polypropylene plastics are also frequently used for applications requiring durability, toughness, and resistance to chemicals and moisture. PVC, polycarbonate, and other plastics have properties making them suitable for uses like piping, signs, aircraft interiors, and bullet-resistant materials. Global demand for polyethylene is growing rapidly due to its versatility.
This document discusses plastics recycling and uses of plastics in construction. It provides information on the following:
1. Plastics are polymers formed from linking monomers through polymerization. They have properties like color, lightweight, and resistance to degradation that make them useful materials.
2. Common plastics include thermoplastics that can be reshaped when heated and thermosetting plastics that set permanently when heated.
3. Plastics recycling reprocesses plastic materials into new products. It involves sorting, washing, shredding, testing plastic pellets, and extruding melted plastic to form new items.
4. Plastics have various uses in construction for flooring, roofing
Construction material Plastic and its use in different aspect of constructionamansingh2914
Plastic is a synthetic material made from organic polymers that can be molded while soft and set into a rigid form. It is used widely in the construction industry, including for pipes, cables, flooring, roofing, windows, doors, and more. Some key plastics used are polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, polyurethane, and fiberglass. Plastics provide benefits like being lightweight, easy to install, corrosion resistant, and cheap to produce. Methods of making plastic include injection molding, extrusion molding, and blow molding.
This document summarizes the history and development of plastics. It discusses how plastics originated from natural resins and cellulose derivatives in the 1860s. Major milestones included the development of Bakelite in the early 1900s and nylon in the 1930s. World War II provided a boost to plastics development as alternatives were needed for scarce natural materials. Common plastics developed after the war include polyethylene and polypropylene. Plastics are classified based on their chemical structure and have a wide range of uses but also disadvantages like non-biodegradability and contribution to pollution.
This document provides an introduction and overview of bioplastics. It defines key terms like biodegradable, biobased, and standards for compostability. The drivers for bioplastics include being renewable, having reduced environmental impact, and addressing end-of-life disposal issues. Projections show strong growth in bioplastics production and demand over the next 5 years. While compostable bioplastics are growing, durable bioplastic applications are expected to account for nearly 40% of the market by 2011 to address performance shortcomings of compostable plastics. Emerging technologies may expand bioplastic uses in electronics and automotive industries.
Bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources such as vegetable fats and oils. They are biodegradable and break down through microbial action. Bioplastics production results in lower carbon dioxide emissions than traditional plastics. Common types include polylactic acid (PLA) and poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB). Bioplastics are used in packaging, catering products, automobile interiors, and gardening due to their biodegradability and environmental benefits compared to petroleum-based plastics. However, they still present challenges like not readily decomposing in all conditions and competing with food crop land.
Bioplastics are biodegradable plastics made from renewable sources like corn starch and PLA that can help reduce plastic waste pollution. There are several types of bioplastics including starch-based, cellulose-based, and protein-based bioplastics. Bioplastics have advantages over traditional plastics in that they have a lower carbon footprint, require less energy to produce, and break down in controlled composting environments without releasing harmful chemicals. Bioplastics can be used for food packaging, consumer electronics, medical devices, and components in the automotive and aerospace industries.
BIO PLASTIC a green alternative to plasticsMirza Beg
Bioplastic is presented as a green alternative to conventional plastics which are derived from petroleum. Bioplastics are derived from renewable biomass sources like vegetable oils, corn starch, and sugarcane. They are biodegradable and do not have the same negative environmental impacts as petroleum-based plastics which are not biodegradable. Common types of bioplastics include PLA, PHA, starch-based and cellulose-based plastics. While bioplastics have benefits like being renewable and reducing pollution, they also have disadvantages like using land that could grow food and being more expensive than conventional plastics.
This document summarizes a project to develop sustainable bioplastic container systems for greenhouse and nursery crop production. The project aims to create bioplastic containers that function as well as petroleum-based plastics during plant growth but can then degrade, providing fertilizer or soil conditioning. Over four billion petroleum plastic containers are used annually but less than 2% are recycled. The project will screen bioplastic formulations, improve top performers, and collaborate with manufacturers and growers to commercialize the best materials. Eighteen formulations were developed and ten prototypes will be commercially tested.
The document summarizes Dr. Jim Lunt's presentation on the evolving bioplastics landscape for fibers and films. It defines biobased and biodegradable plastics, outlines the major classifications of bioplastics including biobased polymers and biodegradable polymers. It discusses the major bioplastics producers and their production capacities. It analyzes the markets for bioplastic films and fibers and highlights the challenges bioplastics currently face in competing with conventional plastics. Finally, it outlines new biobased monomers and polymers that may expand the use of bioplastics in the future.
Case study / How to upcycle to start a Japanese company?Wiithaa
Here is a brief sum up of one of our case study with a Japanese company. Initially, the company wanted to find new applications for its product, Wiithaa want a bit further in its propositions.
Methane is the second-most common greenhouse gas emitted in the United States and is a major contributor to global warming, says Mango Materials founder Molly Morse. She explains to the SB’13 audience how her company uses simple biological processes in which bacteria “eat” methane, which results in a type of bioplastic as a byproduct. “Mango Materials have the potential to change the plastics industry and the world,” said Morse.
ARE “BIOPLASTICS” A SCAM OR THE SOLUTION TO OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PLASTIC PROBLEMS?TidalVision
There are many types of plastics, including bioplastics made from renewable biomass sources like vegetable oils, corn starch, and pea starch. However, not all plastics and bioplastics degrade in the same way or are equally environmentally friendly. While bioplastics may seem like a solution, their production and sustainability depends on factors like source of biomass and degradation properties. Scientists are working on new types of bioplastics like those made from chitosan, a fiber in shells, that may be the first fully degradable and non-toxic functional plastic.
Biodegradable plastic available at BioSphere Plastic LLC! They provide affordable non-starch, non-oxodegradable environmental solutions with biodegradable plastic additives world wide.
Bioplastics are plastics that are similar in properties to traditional plastics but are derived from renewable biomass sources rather than petroleum, and many are designed to biodegrade. They can be used for both disposable and non-disposable applications like packaging, cups, and phone casings. While bioplastics have benefits like reducing fossil fuel usage and being safer for medical use, they also have drawbacks like higher costs and potential issues with quality, composting, and recycling. As oil prices rise and bioplastic usage increases, they represent an opportunity for crop-producing countries but need to ensure consistency and address issues like methane emissions from composting.
This document discusses bioplastics, which are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources such as vegetable fats and oils, corn starch, or microbiota. It describes the classification of plastics as thermosets or thermoplastics and classifications based on origin as synthetic, bioplastic, biodegradable, or non-biodegradable. Key bioplastic polymers discussed include starch-based, sugar-based, and cellulose-based bioplastics as well as synthetic materials. The document also outlines various microorganisms involved in bioplastic production, drivers for bioplastics, and sustainability considerations.
The document discusses bioplastics and their role in sustainability. Bioplastics are either made from biological sources like plants or are biodegradable. While plastics currently make up about 225 million tons annually and are mostly non-biodegradable, bioplastics production is growing over 20% per year due to their sustainability advantages. Bioplastics can substitute for traditional plastics in packaging and other single-use products to reduce litter, or serve as durable replacements through equal or lower carbon footprints and reduced reliance on oil. Their growth will continue as brands and consumers recognize the environmental benefits of bioplastics.
Green plastics :an emerging alternative of petroleum based plasticsAntu Bhattacharjee
This document discusses green plastics as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. It provides background on plastics and their environmental issues. Green plastics are made from renewable sources like plants, and are biodegradable. Examples include polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate. Green plastics have advantages over conventional plastics like reduced greenhouse gas emissions, no use of petrochemicals, and biodegradability. The document discusses different types of green plastics and their production processes, as well as standards, costs, and ways to promote their use.
This document presents information about bioplastics. It begins with an introduction stating that bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources and are biodegradable, providing an alternative way to reduce synthetic plastic and create a more eco-friendly environment. The production of bioplastics is discussed briefly, along with their life cycle. Bioplastics are then compared to conventional plastics, noting bioplastics are more sustainable and eco-friendly as they use less energy in production and do not harm the environment. Examples of bioplastic products currently used are provided. The advantages of bioplastics over conventional plastics are listed, such as being renewable, degrading faster, and having lower carbon and energy footprints.
This document is a term paper submitted by Swami Mrityunjay for his course MEC-208 at Lovely Professional University. The paper acknowledges the support and guidance of his guide Mr. Anuj and the LPU staff. The paper discusses plastics and their importance in engineering products. It provides examples of engineering plastics such as ABS, polycarbonate, and nylons. It explains how plastics are important in manufacturing due to properties like durability, light weight and low cost. Plastics have various applications in industries like automotive, food packaging and construction. The paper also mentions challenges of plastic waste and efforts towards recycling.
Plastics are widely used in building construction and materials. They are used for roofing materials, cladding panels, sound and thermal insulation, decorative laminates, adhesives and sealants, and more. Plastics provide advantages over traditional materials like being lightweight, resistant to rot and weather, and requiring little maintenance. Common plastics used in buildings include polycarbonate, PVC, polystyrene, and foams for insulation. While plastics have advantages, they can also soften at high temperatures or become brittle in cold.
Most Popular Plastic Material in IndustryPlasticut
The document discusses the most popular plastic materials used in industry. Polyethylene plastic is the most commonly used worldwide, primarily for packaging of food and other products due to its abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. Nylon and polypropylene plastics are also frequently used for applications requiring durability, toughness, and resistance to chemicals and moisture. PVC, polycarbonate, and other plastics have properties making them suitable for uses like piping, signs, aircraft interiors, and bullet-resistant materials. Global demand for polyethylene is growing rapidly due to its versatility.
This document discusses plastics recycling and uses of plastics in construction. It provides information on the following:
1. Plastics are polymers formed from linking monomers through polymerization. They have properties like color, lightweight, and resistance to degradation that make them useful materials.
2. Common plastics include thermoplastics that can be reshaped when heated and thermosetting plastics that set permanently when heated.
3. Plastics recycling reprocesses plastic materials into new products. It involves sorting, washing, shredding, testing plastic pellets, and extruding melted plastic to form new items.
4. Plastics have various uses in construction for flooring, roofing
Construction material Plastic and its use in different aspect of constructionamansingh2914
Plastic is a synthetic material made from organic polymers that can be molded while soft and set into a rigid form. It is used widely in the construction industry, including for pipes, cables, flooring, roofing, windows, doors, and more. Some key plastics used are polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, polyurethane, and fiberglass. Plastics provide benefits like being lightweight, easy to install, corrosion resistant, and cheap to produce. Methods of making plastic include injection molding, extrusion molding, and blow molding.
The job of a plastic injection molder includes helping the customer select the best accessible plastic material for their application. The choice and accessibility of different polymers has changed in the course of recent years. Today, it can be overwhelming to figure out what the best plastic material is for your project. This slideshow goes over some of the most common types of plastics.
Plastics In Packaging Of Drinking Water By Dr. Sania Akhtar CIPET, MysoreIndia Water Portal
Presentation by Dr. Sania Akhtar at the Seminar on Packaged Water Industry in India which was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 30th June 2009.
To know more click on the link http://indiawaterportal.org/post/6790
We thank CII and the presenters for giving us permission to make these presentations available online.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is one of the most widely used plastics globally. It is produced by polymerizing vinyl chloride monomers and used in construction, consumer goods, packaging, electrical, and transportation industries due to its excellent electrical insulation, chemical resistance, and ease of fabrication. Global demand for PVC was 38.5 million tons in 2013 and is projected to reach 53.81 million tons by 2020. Common applications of PVC include films, building materials, sheets, appliances, medical instruments, and more.
Advanced Construction Techniques and EquipmentMadan Kumar
In this lecture, the basic concept of plastic as a construction material has been described. Also, different types of plastics (e.g., PVC, RPVC, UPVC, HDPE, GRP, FRP, COLOURED PLASTIC) have discussed. The learner should follow for types of plastic and its uses as construction material.
Thermoplastic is a plastic material that melts when heated and solidifies when cooled. Most thermoplastics are polymers made of long molecular chains held together by weak bonds. Thermoplastics differ from thermoset plastics which solidify irreversibly when cured. Common thermoplastics are addition polymers like polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Each plastic has a glass transition temperature above which it is soft and below which it is hard. Examples of common thermoplastics are polyethylene, PVC, polyvinyl acetate, polypropylene, and polymethyl methacrylate. These plastics have various uses and properties depending on their chemical structure and temperature.
This document contains a summary of a student's summer internship report on dealer satisfaction at J.K.D. Plastics. It includes:
1. A certificate from the student's guide certifying the work was done under their supervision for a BBA program.
2. An acknowledgement from the student thanking those who contributed, including their internal guide.
3. A declaration from the student stating the report is their original work.
The report then provides an introduction to the plastics industry, WPC products, and J.K.D. Plastics company. It discusses the conceptual framework around distribution channels and dealer satisfaction. The methodology examines dealer satisfaction through primary and secondary research
This document discusses different types of plastics and provides details on polyvinyl chloride (PVC), unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC), and fibre reinforced plastic (FRP). It explains that PVC is the third most widely produced plastic polymer and comes in both rigid and flexible forms. UPVC does not contain plasticizers and is used in building applications like window frames. FRP is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres like glass, carbon, aramid or basalt to provide strength and stiffness. Common types are carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP).
Overview document on our range of plastic sheet piling and accessory products.
Plastic sheet piling consists of interlocking structural
sheet piles made from recycled PVC. Used in a wide
range of retention, exclusion, damming and to
provide a hard edge to stop erosion and scour. Our
products have been used on the waterways, railways
and highways throughout the UK. Used successfully
by major civil engineering contractors, waterways
contractors, volunteers and the DIY market.
Isn’t plastic a bad thing? This is something we hear
very often, and it is true that over the years plastics
have developed a bad environmental reputation. Be
this in terms of the chemical by-products produced
during the manufacture of the material or simply
through the inappropriate use of these excellent
long lasting materials, in very short term
applications. The shorter the use, the longer the
material spends as waste; the build up and ultimate
uncontrolled breakdown of this waste does cause
huge environmental issues.
PVC is one of the most widely used polymers in the
world, found application in a wide array of industrial,
technical and household uses, most typically the
manufacture of profiles such as windows. PVC has
inherent sustainability characteristics. It is made
from common rock salt (57%) and hydrocarbons
from oil (43%) making it far less oil dependent (with
a lower carbon footprint) than other major
thermoplastics. It is highly durable and energy
efficient across a range of applications and is also
highly resource efficient.
The biggest environmental concerns with PVC are all
based around its first production, due to the high
chlorine content. In terms of reuse only around 3%
of waste PVC is recycled, and as such this creates a
huge waste issue.
Therefore it is essential we look to recycle as much
of this material as possible, and focus that recycled
product to applications that need longer term
solutions. If we use recycled PVC, we are not
producing the chemical nasties and at the same time
we are actively using up waste plastics. Plastics
already exists and we have a waste issue which we
need to address; in an appropriate and responsible
way. Plastic sheet piling is exactly that, using waste
PVC in applications that needs long term solutions.
Sheet piles, timbers posts etc do not install
themselves, every time you install such the process
will naturally create plastic waste, from synthetic
clothing to plastic wear components on the
equipment. The more often you install a retaining,
scour, flood, exclusions system the more energy you
use and the more waste you produce.
Focus on products that last longer, will reduce the
waste produced, and using recycled plastics reduces
the waste we have. For example replacing a
softwood structure, with plastic piling and use
timber fascia, which provides a long terms structural
solutions with the more easily maintained fascia.
BMFB 4713 GREEN MATERIALS AND BIOMATERIALS
- Types of food packaging Polymer
- Synthesis of PLA
- Processing Method for food packaging
- Degradation Route
- Applications of polymer in food packaging
Plastic has been most inculcating material in our modern world. Plastic has a major problem as it cannot be disposed in the environment safely so many ideas has made up to decrease the pollution caused due to plastic. It has been remoulded into useful products to decrease its disposal problem. One of the methods of reforming plastic into useful product is our “PLASTIC PAVEMENTS”.
Plastic pavement has been formed from different plastic. It has only two materials plastic and sand. Plastic is best in it use for moisture resistant. It is mixed with sand to give good compressive strength. Plastic pavement is used for light weight traffic. The pavements manufactured possess the properties such as neat and even finishing
This document provides information on different types of plastics, including their composition, methods of polymerization, and common examples. It discusses the two main types of plastics - thermoplastics and thermosets. For thermoplastics, it describes how they are formed and provides examples like ABS, PMMA, polyesters, polyethylene, and polystyrene. It also discusses specific polymer materials like polycarbonates, polyamide-imides, polyoxymethylene, and polyphenylene oxide, highlighting their properties and applications.
Rudrashis Biswas wrote a report on high density polyethylene (HDPE) for their 5th semester chemical engineering course. The report defined HDPE as a thermoplastic polymer produced from ethylene monomer. It discussed the history of HDPE's invention in the 1950s using catalysts. The report also covered the physical and chemical properties, production, applications, and advantages of HDPE, which include its strength, durability, recyclability, and resistance to chemicals and corrosion. It concluded with current and projected growth in global HDPE production and markets.
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Executive Summary
With the rise in concern over sustainability, members of the design community have increasingly
demanded alternative plastics. Ideally, all manufacturers should be moving toward what are
known as biopolymers or bioplastics – those polymers derived from renewable and often plant-
based sources. As with any pioneering venture, R&D and the actual production of bioplastics in
architectural products are fraught with their own challenges to producing durable products at
price levels acceptable to the market. In addition, some have raised concerns that production of
biopolymers may divert potential arable land from food production to industrial goods agriculture,
with supposed impacts on world hunger.
Definition of Interior Protection Products
It’s important for us to define what we mean by interior protection products:
They are items installed to help keep the interior of a building looking newer longer by reducing the
amount of damage to doors and walls from carts, equipment, etc. and include:
• Rigid sheet wall cladding
• Impact-resistant handrails
• Wall guards/Crash rails
• Corner Guards
• Door Frame Guards/Door Edge Protectors
• Kickplates and fully clad doors
These are items found primarily in CSI MasterFormat section 10 26 00 – Wall and door protection.
The move to sustainable plastics
Figure 1 represents what we’re calling “the continuum of plastic,” which illustrates the desire by many in
the sustainable community to move further “away” from fossil fuel-based plastics, in other words using
less and less coal, crude oil or natural gas and their derivatives.
Fig. 1
The Continuum of Plastic
Polyvinyl Chloride Polycarbonate/Acrylontirile Polyethylene Terephthalate High Density Polyethylene PETG + Polylactic acid
More than half of all Polycarbonates are a Next are the polyesters HDPE is probably best Biopolymer blends hold
construction products in the U.S. family of extremely with the abbreviations known as the material the current position as
are manufactured from vinyl durable plastics that are PET and PETG. Bottled used to make milk jugs, the best plastic due to
because of its durability, easy easily worked, molded water and other beverages and is recycled into lower fossil-fuel use.
installation, cost-e ectiveness and thermoformed. are packaged in PET. plastic lumber.
and ame resistance.
4. Polyvinyl chlorideof Plastic
The Continuum (PVC)/Vinyl
Polyvinyl Chloride
More than half of all
construction products in the U.S.
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because of its durability, easy
installation, cost-e ectiveness
and ame resistance.
Common construction uses for vinyl are: residential siding and windows, wall covering, flooring, piping,
and membrane roofing. For interior protection, rigid PVC is an excellent choice both for its impact
resistance, color consistency, moldability and lower price point.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2006, about 331 million barrels of liquid
petroleum gases (LPG) and natural gas liquids (NGL) were used to make plastic products in the
plastic materials and resins industry in the United States. This represents 4.6% of total U.S. petroleum
consumption.
Almost 60 percent of the chemical makeup of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) comes from salt. The manufacture
of PVC is more energy intensive – high amounts of heat must be used to break apart the sodium chloride
(NaCl) molecule to render the pure chloride needed to make vinyl monomer, the base PVC.
When it comes to architectural products, no other material delivers higher levels of durability, more ability
to be molded into an infinite number of shapes and colors, or the economics of vinyl. It is by far the most
durable, cost effective building material when a pound-for-pound comparison is made.
Nonetheless, the AEC community asked manufacturers to seek new alternatives to PVC. They wanted
choices. And, for manufacturers, seeking less fossil fuel-based materials reduces exposure to serious price
fluctuations in crude oil markets – producers want less commodity price volatility.
What is “Infrastructure Plastic”?
Vinyl is often referred to as the “infrastructure plastic,” and with good reason. More than half of all vinyl produced annually in the United
States is used to manufacture construction or furnishing products, and more vinyl is used in construction than any other plastic. Vinyl is used
so widely in the construction industry because of its durability, easy installation and cost-effectiveness. What’s more, the chlorine content in
vinyl makes it inherently flame resistant.
PC/ABS
The Continuum of Plastic
Polyvinyl Chloride Polycarbonate/Acrylontirile
More than half of all Polycarbonates are a
construction products in the U.S. family of extremely
are manufactured from vinyl durable plastics that are
because of its durability, easy easily worked, molded
installation, cost-e ectiveness and thermoformed.
and ame resistance.
As we move to the right on the continuum, we come to the next types of plastic: polycarbonate/
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or simply PC/ABS.
Polycarbonates are a family of extremely durable plastics that are easily worked, molded and
thermoformed. These plastics are probably best known to consumers as the base material for CDs, DVDs
and Blu-ray Discs™, and are also used in police riot shields and automotive applications. The cockpit
canopy of the USAF F-22 Raptor jet fighter is made from a piece of high optical-quality polycarbonate.
ABS’s light weight and ability to be injection molded and extruded make it useful in numerous
manufacturing products, such as drain-waste-vent pipe systems, musical instruments, golf club heads,
automotive bumper bars, protective headgear, whitewater canoes, small kitchen appliances, and toys,
including LEGO® bricks.
As you can guess, PC/ABS is a blend of these two plastics that yields a stronger plastic. In architectural
applications, PC/ABS is an extremely durable material for wall and door protection products.
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5. PETG
The Continuum of Plastic
Polyvinyl Chloride Polycarbonate/Acrylontirile Polyethylene Terephthalate
More than half of all Polycarbonates are a Next are the polyesters
construction products in the U.S. family of extremely with the abbreviations
White Paper are manufactured from vinyl durable plastics that are PET and PETG. Bottled
because of its durability, easy easily worked, molded water and other beverages
installation, cost-e ectiveness and thermoformed. are packaged in PET.
and ame resistance.
Next on the continuum are the polyesters. The official names are polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and
glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG). They are thermoplastic polymer resins of the polyester
family and are used extensively in the manufacture of beverage, food and other liquid containers. Look at
the bottom of your water bottle, and you’ll likely see the PET abbreviation.
PETG is used extensively in clear shelving in retail product and point-of-purchase display applications.
In addition, through a process called encapsulation, decorative panels can be produced by sandwiching
design elements in between two translucent PETG sheets . In addition, PETG has proven to be a
tremendous base material for interior signage. However, unless UV stabilizers are added, PETG does not
hold up well in exterior applications.
PETG, a derivative or co-polymer of PET, is a clear amorphous thermoplastic that can be injection
molded or sheet extruded. It can be colored during processing. When considering application in interior
protection products, like crash rails for instance, PETG showed great promise in the quest for alternatives
to other plastics.
However, when used in building materials, PETG has a significant flaw – while more durable than many
acrylics, it can be extremely brittle. This leads to two problems in the field:
• Installers have trouble cutting and trimming PETG products – the material can splinter and shatter,
which leaves a risk of sharp edges that can injure the craftsman. The brittleness can also lead to
greater waste since broken parts must be discarded.
• Poorer impact resistance – the whole purpose of interior protection products is to often absorb impact
from carts and equipment. PETG in its pure form can’t take hard abuse … it cracks and breaks.
So, while moving architecture away from oil-based polymers by using a more-sustainable plastic, there
are serous drawbacks to using pure PETG in building materials due to its inherent brittleness.
HDPE
The Continuum of Plastic
Polyvinyl Chloride Polycarbonate/Acrylontirile Polyethylene Terephthalate High Density Polyethylene
More than half of all Polycarbonates are a Next are the polyesters HDPE is probably best
construction products in the U.S. family of extremely with the abbreviations known as the material
are manufactured from vinyl durable plastics that are PET and PETG. Bottled used to make milk jugs,
because of its durability, easy easily worked, molded water and other beverages and is recycled into
installation, cost-e ectiveness and thermoformed. are packaged in PET. plastic lumber.
and ame resistance.
Moving along the continuum, we come to High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), another of the petroplastics,
that is probably best known as the material used to produce milk jugs. Additional applications include
plastic lumber, folding chairs and tables, and use in plastic surgery for skeletal and facial reconstruction.
Because of its high recyclability, HDPE consumer packaging can be reborn in other goods and materials.
For interior protection products, the biggest gains come in the use of heavy HDPE plastic lumber for back-
of-house applications at hotels, casinos and hospitals. For instance, to date, one company has placed more
than 13 miles of HDPE wall guard at various Las Vegas resorts and casinos, primarily in service corridors,
kitchens and loading docks (see Fig. 2).
You can judge from its position on the continuum that HDPE is in a much better position than other
plastics. However, while excellent in certain applications, it not ideal when considering the aesthetic
qualities necessary for interior protection products.
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6. Enter the Biopolymers
The Continuum of Plastic
Polyvinyl Chloride Polycarbonate/Acrylontirile Polyethylene Terephthalate High Density Polyethylene PETG + Polylactic acid
More than half of all Polycarbonates are a Next are the polyesters HDPE is probably best Biopolymer blends hold
construction products in the U.S. family of extremely with the abbreviations known as the material the current position as
PET and PETG. Bottled
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are manufactured from vinyl durable plastics that are used to make milk jugs, the best plastic due to
because of its durability, easy easily worked, molded water and other beverages and is recycled into lower fossil-fuel use.
installation, cost-e ectiveness and thermoformed. are packaged in PET. plastic lumber.
and ame resistance.
As we reach the right side of the continuum, biopolymers hold the current position as the ideal plastic,
and what all producers and users should strive for. They are considered the best by the fact they would
use the least amount of fossil fuel in their manufacture, and are derived from rapidly renewable sources.
As the name implies, biopolymers (or organic polymers) are a form of plastic derived from renewable
biomass sources, such as vegetable oil, corn starch, wheat gluten, or pea starch. Said another way, all
bioplastics begin with a living organism.
While there are numerous experimental forms of bioplastics being derived from such diverse sources
as algae and shrimp shells, we are going to confine our discussion here to industrial-grade, plant-based
biopolymers, and specifically polylactic acid (PLA). This focus on PLA will become apparent when we move
to the discussion of economics and price shortly.
Through the natural process of photosynthesis, plants produce and store carbon in starches. Much of
the biopolymer used for industrial production comes from “harvesting” the carbon in the starches and
breaking them down into natural sugars. Through natural fermentation (similar to making wine or beer)
and then distillation and purification, the plant starch becomes a ready-to-use plastic called polylactic
acid (PLA).
By far, the largest current users of bioplastics are producers of disposable items like packaging and food
serving utensils. The development of new and more-durable formulas should see bioplastics move into
the textiles, automotive and electronics industries.
One of the largest producers of plant-based biopolymer in the world is NatureWorks LLC, a joint venture
between U.S. agricultural giant Cargill and Teijin, a Japanese-based materials company. According to the
company’s website, the NatureWorks plant located in Blair, Nebraska, USA, has capacity to produce 300
million pounds (140,000 metric tons) of its Ingeo biopolymer.
For forward-thinking building products manufacturers, a huge leap will occur in 2012 with the adoption
of the U.S. Green Building Council LEED® 2012 standard. The current draft of the proposed standard
contains a Materials and Resources credit for bio-based building materials.
Next generation formula: Blending PETG and PLA
As we have already stated, introducing PETG certainly moves the interior protection industry in the right
direction by reducing the amount of fossil fuels needed to produce petroplastic-based building materials.
But, PETG was too brittle for products such as corner guards, impact-resistant handrails and wall guards.
The answer was found in the blending of PETG with other polymers in order to increase impact-resistance.
The economics of supply and demand
Like any commodity, the price of various plastics is driven by supply and demand. Given that PVC is
so prevalent in the construction of buildings – from piping to wall guards to residential siding and
membrane roofing – there is an abundant supply of base vinyl available. Like all petroplastics, there has
been greater price volatility with shifts in the world oil market, often driven by instability in the oil-
producing Middle East.
When it comes to bioplastics, the challenge for manufacturers is on the supply side – low-scale
experimentation with substances like algae and shrimp shells cannot produce adequate supply to offset
petroplastics. As a result, companies have to turn to the one source that is of sufficient supply and,
therefore, at a price that allows them to still profitably produce their products.
Until other biopolymer sources are discovered and perfected to the level of industrial production, plant-
based biopolymers – and specifically those derived from corn – are the only adequate source of bioplastic
available. Plant-based PLA is the only plastic that can be considered a commodity level bioplastic (i.e.,
large-scale production, homogenous quality and availability at a reasonable price).
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7. World food supply
We close this white paper with a brief discussion of bioplastic production and the question of supplying
food to the world. The argument goes something like this: If more crops are grown to make bioplastic,
won’t that take away land to grow food?
White Paper We have found that there has been little or no research on the “food vs. plastic” question. Perhaps it’s
too early in the bioplastics saga. However, one illuminating report was published in the Aril 2009 issue
of Bioplastics magazine. Entitled Land Use for Bioplastics , using solid statistical analysis, researchers
Michael Carus and Stephan Piotrowski of nova-Institute GmbH in Hürth, Germany, made several cogent
observations, which are paraphrased here:
• There is adequate land under cultivation as well as sufficient production to feed the world
• Hunger occurs due to failed distribution and logistics or inadequate financial resources
• Even with projected population growth, the amount of arable land available for cultivation should
support food needs and industrial demand well into the future
• Industrial use of crops to produce biofuels and bioplastics has had little or no impact on the prices
of consumable food crops
• Bioplastics have had an impact 250 times lower than the impact of biofuels, meaning bioplastics
have virtually no impact.
Let us close by saying that we are well aware of and sympathetic to instances of human suffering due to
starvation and malnutrition. We also are not advocating rampant industrial production over the needs
of the world’s population. However, we find that Msrs. Carus and Piotrowski observations offer the first
rational treatment of issue.
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