Starch-Based Biodegradable Plastic Technology

PlastScience's advanced composite materials engineered for performance and complete biodegradability

Our Proprietary Composite Technology

Our starch-based biodegradable plastics represent a breakthrough in sustainable materials science. By combining renewable bio-based components in precisely controlled formulations, we create high-performance materials that match traditional plastic properties while ensuring complete biodegradability.

Our proprietary formulations can be customized for specific applications to optimize mechanical properties, biodegradation rates, and processing characteristics.

Key Innovation

Tunable composite formulations enable application-specific optimization of properties

Material Development Process

1

Component Selection

Careful selection of renewable bio-based materials optimized for compatibility and performance.

2

Formulation Optimization

Precise formulation of components to achieve target mechanical and biodegradation properties.

3

Processing Validation

Comprehensive testing to ensure compatibility with standard plastic processing equipment.

Material Properties

Mechanical Properties

  • Tensile Strength: Comparable to conventional plastics for target applications
  • Flexibility: Tunable from rigid to flexible depending on application needs
  • Impact Resistance: Optimized for single-use application requirements

Environmental Properties

  • Water Resistance: Excellent barrier properties during use
  • Temperature Stability: Suitable for food contact and outdoor applications
  • Shelf Life: Stable storage characteristics with predictable degradation onset

Biodegradation Mechanism

Our starch-based composites undergo complete biodegradation through natural enzymatic and microbial processes:

Hydrolysis

Initial water absorption triggers polymer chain hydrolysis, beginning the breakdown process.

Enzymatic Action

Natural enzymes from soil microorganisms break down starch and other bio-based components.

Microbial Consumption

Microorganisms consume degraded polymer fragments, converting them to biomass and carbon dioxide.

Complete Mineralization

Final conversion to water, carbon dioxide, minerals, and biomass with no toxic residues.

Biodegradation Timeline
3-6 months

Complete breakdown in industrial composting conditions

Application-Specific Formulations

Foodservice Items

Optimized for: Rigidity, food safety, short-term durability

Key Properties: High strength, water resistance, FDA compliance

Shopping Bags

Optimized for: Flexibility, tear resistance, load bearing

Key Properties: High elongation, puncture resistance, printability

Agricultural Films

Optimized for: UV stability, soil compatibility, controlled degradation

Key Properties: Weather resistance, precise degradation timing

Interested in Our Technology?

Learn more about how our starch-based composites can meet your specific application requirements.

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