Total Corbion PLA, the global technology leader in Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) launched a novel technology that can create full stereocomplex PLA in a broad range of industrial applications. PLA applications will be able to withstand temperatures close to 200°C (HDT-A) with the help of new proprietary technology. Customers keen to test the new technology for their applications can obtain the samples of glass fiber reinforced stereocomplex PLA.
Stereocomplex PLA, a material with long, regularly interlocking polymer chains enable an even higher heat resistance than standard PLA with the support of the new technology. This unique development in PLA temperature resistance unlocks a range of new application possibilities that offers a biobased replacement for PBT and PA glass fiber reinforced products.
An example of it is injection molded applications for under-the-hood automotive components that can now be made from glass fiber reinforced stereocomplex PLA with both a higher biobased content and a reduced carbon footprint. Automotive, aerospace, electronics, home appliance, marine, and construction industries can avail the technology with the same level of sustainability.
Stefan Barot, Senior Business Director the Asia Pacific, said, “Over the past decades, the benefits of full stereocomplex PLA have been studied by universities and R&D departments on a laboratory scale. Now, Total Corbion PLA is the first company to scale up this technology and make it available for a broad range of industrial applications. The technology enables full stereocomplex morphology not only in the lab environment but also in commercial production facilities”.
The customer can evaluate the new developments by obtaining commercial samples of full stereocomplex PLA. Brand owners, converters, and compounders keen to validate and capitalize on this new technology are in the search by Total Corbion PLA . Total Corbion PLA will start up a new production plant in Thailand.
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