Ingeo
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Natureworks owns Ingeo which is the range of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers specific to that owned by owned by NatureWorks.[1]
Ingeo is created using carbon stored in plants via photosynthesis it is in the form of dextrose sugar. These sugars are converted into a biopolymer through a process of fermentation and separation. The resulting resin could then be injection moulded into plastic goods, extruded for film applications, thermoformed into packaging, or extruded for use in textiles.[2]
PLA is a renewable biomass plastic that is more resistant to ultraviolet light than most other synthetic plastics, such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE).[3] It has relatively low flammability. Because PLA is more hydrophobic than the common polyester fibers, Ingeo is often blended with cotton and wool to result in lighter garments ones that repel more moisture.[4]
Ingeo is also used in packaging, including bottles like that used for mineral water, which can already be found on the market (e.g. in Italy[5]). Its appearance can range from clear to opaque, and it can be flexible or rigid. The biopolymer is similar to polystyrene and exhibits tensile strength and modulus comparable to hydrocarbon-based thermoplastics. Much like polyester, it resists grease and oil and offers a flavour and odor barrier.[6] Ingeo provides heat seal-ability at temperatures equivalent to those of polyolefin sealant resins.[7]
Resinex Group distributes Ingeo in Europe.[8]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Ingeo". Bioplastics News. 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ Vink, Erwin T.H.; Davies, Steve (June 2015). "Life Cycle Inventory and Impact Assessment Data for 2014 Ingeo ™ Polylactide Production". Industrial Biotechnology. 11 (3): 167–180. doi:10.1089/ind.2015.0003. ISSN 1550-9087.
- ^ Sabee, Mohd Meer Saddiq Mohd; Uyen, Nguyen Thi Thanh; Ahmad, Nurazreena; Hamid, Zuratul Ain Abdul (2022), "Plastics Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products", Encyclopedia of Materials: Plastics and Polymers, Elsevier, pp. 316–329, doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-820352-1.00088-2, ISBN 978-0-12-823291-0, S2CID 235833076, retrieved 2022-08-13
- ^ Farrington, D.W.; Lunt, J.; Davies, S.; Blackburn, R.S. (2005), "Poly(lactic acid) fibers", Biodegradable and Sustainable Fibres, Elsevier, pp. 191–220, doi:10.1533/9781845690991.191, ISBN 978-1-85573-916-1, retrieved 2022-08-13
- ^ "NatureWorks | Significant Years for Ingeo Natural Plastics Bottles Made from Plants, Not Oil".
- ^ John, Rojan (March 2011). "POLY LACTIC ACID: AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER". ResearchGate.
- ^ From corn to plastics. NatureWorks [1] Archived March 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ NatureWorks LLC partners with the RESINEX group to guarantee a new integrated logistics and distribution system for Ingeo resin in Europe
