Circular Polymers & Sustainable Plastics Strategy
Balance sustainability mandates with cost-performance pressures through analysis of material innovation, recycling economics, and global compliance trends.
3 Articles in Polymers and Plastics
Bio-Based Propylene Glycol: Driving Green Innovation and Low-Carbon Solutions
Propylene glycol (PG) is traditionally produced from petrochemical sources, specifically through the hydration of propylene oxide. However, recent developments in green chemistry have led to the development of a bio-based alternative to propylene glycol, which is derived from renewable vegetable oils such as soybean oil, palm oil and rapeseed oil, as well as, in some cases, from other biomass-derived glycerin.
Bio-solvents: Sustainable Alternatives Driving Green Chemistry and Industrial Innovation
Bio-solvent, also known as a green solvent, is derived from renewable sources. A bio-solvent is made from cellulose, starch, sugarcane, vegetable oil, agricultural byproducts and biomass. They are less polluting, naturally biodegradable and safer than petrochemical solvents.
Photocatalytic Coatings: A New Era of Sustainable Surface Technology
Photocatalytic coatings are advanced surface treatments powered by light-activated materials like titanium dioxide, which generate reactive radicals that can break down harmful microbes and pollutants, helping surfaces stay cleaner for longer. Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is an effective and widely used photocatalyst activated by light to produce reactive radicals, and it can be used to treat air and water.
