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BioAdimide™ – Enabling the next
generation of bioplastics
AUTOMOTIVE DAY BRASIL, October 6, 2011
Bruce Ernst
Vice President Engineering Plastics,
LANXESS Rhein Chemie business unit
Biopolymers in general: Definition
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Biopolymer
Bio Polyurethane
Bio Polyamide
Bio
Polyester
Non
Biodegradable Biodegradable
Renew
able
carb
on s
ourc
e
Fossil
ca
rbon
sourc
e
Biopolymer Biopolymer
Biopolymer
Conventional
polymer
Bio
po
lym
er
Biopolymers are a general term for
Biobased, biodegradable
Petrobased, biodegradable
Biobased, non-biodegradable
polymers
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Biopolymers in general:
Generation and future development
1st generation
R&D projects
2nd generation
Packaging applications
Agriculture applications
Medical applications
Focus on
biodegradability
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Trend to the 3rd generation of
bioplastics
3rd generation
Durable applications
Technical applications
Focus on bio-based
materials
PLA
2009 2020
70% 20%
PLA
2009 2020
30% 80%
Sustainability initiatives: The 4Rs
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Weight
VOC
Waste
Reduce
Post consumer recycling
Recycle
Biopolyols
Biopolymers
Biofiller
Renew Safer materials
Materials with lower
environmental impact
(bio-based, biodegradable)
Reuse
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Door trim
Side trim
Luggage door trim
Luggage side trim
Luggage compartment
Floor mats
Door cover
Tool box
Scuff plate
Use Biopolyol Replace PET Replace PP
Head rest
Soundproof mat
Car seat
Sustainability initiatives in the automotive
industry
Opportunity for bioplastics:
Industry willingness to use bio-based polymers
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Does your company have clearly defined targets/objectives/policies for using
bio-based materials in the future?
Automotive OEMs B & C OEMs Packaging OEMs
Not yet, but clear
intention to use
more in the future
No plan
Yes, clearly
defined targets
and timing
Yes, clearly
defined targets
but timing still
unclear
Not yet, but clear
intention to use
more in the future
No plan
Yes, clearly
defined targets
but timing still
unclear
Not yet, but clear
intention to use
more in the future
No plan
Yes, clearly
defined targets
but timing still
unclear
Yes, clearly defined
targets and timing
Yes, clearly
defined targets
and timing
Performance requirements for bioplastics (PLA, PHA…) in all markets
Most valued performance attributes of
bioplastics: Requirements
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Processability /throughput
Heat resistance/aging
Biodegradability
Tear resistance
Melt strength
Moisture uptake
Low temperature impact
- Poor extrusion ability
- Poor foaming ability
- Poor thermoforming
- Poor blow molding ability
Property requirements in the processing
Low melt strength
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Most valued performance attributes of
bioplastics: Blends as available solution
Benefits of blends
- Balance of performances between two polymers
- Numerous performance variations possible
- Shorter and easier development cycle than with new polymers
- Low technical entry barrier
Limitations of blends
- Can offer intermediate (not synergistic) performance between two polymers
- Potentially gives the sum of the drawbacks instead of the sum of the strengths
- Restriction of the bio-based content
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Most valued performance attributes of
bioplastics: Additive approach
BioAdimideTM overcomes the deficiencies of
- Aging – service life extension
- Processability – improvement in melt strength
What is BioAdimideTM technology?
- Polymer additive
- Carbodiimide chemistry
- Endcapping technology
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Endcapping is a key technology for E&E and automobile applications,
which require antihydrolysis properties
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Hydrolysis stabilization effect of BioAdimide™
takes place in different stages
Stabilize melt viscosity
Prevent PLA degradation
Use higher levels of regrind
material
Product life cycle
Slow down of polymer degradation
Increase service life
Fulfill the requirements for durable and
technical applications
With BioAdimide™
Without BioAdimide™
Stabilization during processing Stabilization during application
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Two major deficiencies of PLA – One solution
BioAdimide™ 100: Hydrolysis specialist
The best-in-class for long-term hydrolysis
stabilization combined with process
stabilization by constant molar mass
Low crystallization
rates
Using PLA in a durable application ?
Low melt
stability
Low hydrolysis
resistance
Low impact
strength
Low softening
temperature
BioAdimide™
BioAdimide™ 500 XT: The all-rounder
Process stabilization by molar mass
increase AND good hydrolysis
stabilization at the same time
Brittleness
Sustainability initiatives: The 4Rs
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Weight
VOC
Waste
Reduce
Post consumer recycling
Recycle
Biopolyols
Biopolymers
Biofiller
Renewable Safer materials
Materials with lower
environmental impact
(bio-based, biodegradable)
Replace
Process stabilization with BioAdimide™
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BioAdimide™ 100
BioAdimide™ 500 XT
COOH C
O
N
R
O
C NH R
Endcapping reaction
Arrest of polymer
degradation
Molar mass
remains unchanged
HOOC
COOH
HOOC
R R R N N C N C N
Chain extending reaction
Melt viscosity increase
Increase of molar mass
R R R R
Reduce waste and facilitate recycling by improved
melt viscosity properties with regrind material
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Higher levels of regrind now possible
With BioAdimide™ 500 XT the
melt viscosity properties are
improved
Even when adding 20% and
40% of regrind material
R R R R
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Long-term stabilization:
BioAdimide™ 100 – Truly effective
Long-term stabilization
Hydrolytic stability of PLA
improved by 3 to 7 times
Amount required is based on:
- Number of acid end
groups
- Stabilization requirements
- Processing conditions
BioAdimide™ 100 offers superior hydrolytic stability to
enable entry into durable and technical applications
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R R R R
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Stabilizing effects of BioAdimide™
Stabilization during processing Stabilization during application
BioAdimide™
BioAdimide™ solves the problem of insufficient melt stability AND
long-term performance stability of PLA with one additive
Provides the melt stability
required in processing
Allows higher levels of regrind
material
Allows blends with higher melting
plastics
Makes the use of bioplastics in
long-term automotive applications
possible
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BioAdimideTM – Best Practices Award 2011
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www.bioadimide.com
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BioAdimide™
Enabling the Next Generation of Bioplastics
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