Bioplastics Blending and Compounding in Practice

The main problems of bioplastics, especially biodegradable ones (PHA/PHB, PLA, PVOH, PBS…) are mechanical properties (especially toughness) & thermal resistance. While mechanical properties are relatively easier to achieve, thermal ones continue to be a challenge. And with new bioplastic chemistries available today, you need to understand the problems to foresee solutions.

Join this course to learn how to improve the properties of your biopolymers:

1. Select the right polymer to blend with your bioplastic by mapping the various possibilities depending on your material

2. Formulate bioplastics with enhanced properties (impact, chemical resistance, processability, product uniformity…) by determining confidently the right formulation conditions (use of compatibilizers…)

3. Mix properly your bioplastics with a structured method to process your compound

R&D professionals & Compounders needing help to improve their bioplastics performance (at par with or better than traditional plastics)

The following sections will be covered in this session:

1. 1. Bioplastic (biodegradable) blending
      • Bioplastics introduction
      • Polymer selection (PP, PLA/PLB, PHA, PBS, PBAT, PVOH & many more)
      • Properties identification

1. 1. Bioplastic additivation
      • Impact modification
      • Compatibilizers
      • Plasticizers
      • Cross linkers (Peroxides)
      • Nucleating agents
      • Chain extenders

1. 1. Bioplastic compounding
      • Micro-rheology
      • Blend Morphology
      • Processing conditions
      • Bioplastic compounds

1. 30 Mins Q&A session– ask your questions directly to the expert !