Available Technologies

Featured Technology: Completely Bio-Based Plastic
Bio-based PlasticPresently all structural polymers that are manufactured contain at least one or more compounds derived from petroleum sources. Because of this, the cost to produce these polymers will fluctuate with the cost of oil. In addition to rising costs, health issues arise with these polymers because some of the compounds used in their production are known endocrine disruptors. Contrary to conventional beliefs that aromatic compounds are required for high modulus materials, no such compounds are used, neither petroleum based nor other origin. The method of preparing this polymer plastic involves using a combination or linseed, fish, soybean, or veronica oil. The polymer plastic created is completely free of petroleum products and thus highly desired in the current market.

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