bioplastics – TechConnect Briefs

Bioextraction technologies for bioplastic and biomass hydrolysates production

Ibrahim M.H.A., Hall E., Bioextrax AB, SE

Globally, there is an increased interest in environmentally friendly bio-based alternatives to currently used chemical processes in agriculture, medicine and industry. Microorganism and its enzymes can provide safe and cost-effective technologies for different applications. One [...]

Biodiesel Co-product Utilization: Glycerol-derived Films for use in Commercial Applications

Wyatt V., Strahan G., Liu C-K., Jin T., United States Department of Agriculture, US

Developing new outlets for glycerol would have a significant impact on the economics of biodiesel production if value-added products made from glycerol can be identified. Glycerol is the major co-product produced from the process used [...]

Life Cycle Analysis of Plastics in Southeast Queensland – Recycled Plastics versus Bio plastics in Electronics

Neeli M., Okine M., Thiel D.V., Griffith University, AU

Electronics and electronic products are increasingly becoming part of life. However electronic product manufacturing involves a number of energy and chemical process steps. Energy use in material extraction for electronic products, chemical use, product manufacturing [...]

Life Cycle Analysis of Plastics in Southeast Queensland – Recycled Plastics versus Bio plastics in Electronics

Neeli M., Okine M., Thiel D.V., Griffith University, AU

Electronics and electronic products are increasingly becoming part of life. However electronic product manufacturing involves a number of energy and chemical process steps. Energy use in material extraction for electronic products, chemical use, product manufacturing [...]