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
Component Selection
Careful selection of renewable bio-based materials optimized for compatibility and performance.
Formulation Optimization
Precise formulation of components to achieve target mechanical and biodegradation properties.
Processing Validation
Comprehensive testing to ensure compatibility with standard plastic processing equipment.
Material Properties
Mechanical Properties
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Tensile Strength: Comparable to conventional plastics for target applications
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Flexibility: Tunable from rigid to flexible depending on application needs
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Impact Resistance: Optimized for single-use application requirements
Environmental Properties
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Water Resistance: Excellent barrier properties during use
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Temperature Stability: Suitable for food contact and outdoor applications
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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
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
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Learn more about how our starch-based composites can meet your specific application requirements.
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