You want to carry out an analysis of bio-based polymers
Bio-based polymers
A bio-based polymer is a polymeric material all or part of whose components come from renewable resources, such as plant, animal or microbial biomass. Unlike traditional petroleum-based polymers, bio-based polymers are more environmentally friendly by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Main characteristics of bio-based polymers
Bio-based polymers have many characteristics :
The emergence of bio-based polymers
Faced with environmental challenges and the transition to more sustainable materials, bio-based polymers are emerging as an essential alternative to petroleum-based polymers. Used in a wide range of industrial sectors, these materials offer technical performance while reducing their carbon footprint.
The FILAB laboratory carries out analysis of bio-based polymers
Why choose FILAB for the analysis of bio-based polymers ?
The FILAB laboratory has the experience and specific analytical equipment to support manufacturers in all sectors in the characterisation and analysis of bio-based polymers. FILAB can help you with the physico-chemical characterization of biobased materials (biobased plastics, paper and cardboard, solvents, lubricants and other industrial chemicals). ).
FILAB offers you a combination of analytical techniques for analysing bio-based polymers by studying their properties and chemical composition.
our r&d services in bio-sourced polymers
Development of tailor-made bio-based polymer formulations
Compatibility and substitution studies
Improving the properties of materials: strength, durability, biodegradability
Optimising manufacturing processes
Our technical resources and analyses of bio-based polymers
Analysis of chemical composition by GC/MS, HPLC, FTIR
Analysis of mechanical properties (tensile test, compression test, bending test), DMA analysis
Thermal analysis by TGA, DSC
Global migration test between the bio-based polymer and its content
Morphology study (porosity)
Molecular structure analysis using NMR and X-ray fluorescence
Research and quantification of contaminants (residual solvents, heavy metals, phthalate, bisphenol A, etc.) by GC-MS and ICP-MS
Determining the state of the bio-based polymer (amorphous, semi-crystalline, crystalline)
Determining the cross-linking rate of bio-based polymer
FAQ
- PLA (Polylactic Acid) : derived from the fermentation of sugars, used in packaging and textiles.
- PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) : produced by bacteria, used in medical devices and packaging.
Bio-PE (Biosourced polyethylene): made from sugar cane, they are identical to conventional PE in terms of structure. - Bio-sourced polyamides (PA 6.10 or PA 11): used in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Bio-based polymers help to significantly reduce our carbon footprint, as they are manufactured from renewable resources. They also help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, thereby contributing to a more sustainable energy transition. Finally, their development offers new economic opportunities for the agricultural sector, by adding value to raw materials such as sugars, starch and vegetable oils.
Bio-based polymers still present a number of challenges. Their production costs are sometimes higher than those of petroleum-based polymers, which can slow down their widespread adoption. In addition, the availability of raw materials and the sustainable management of the resources used remain crucial issues in guaranteeing their viability. Finally, their technical performance may, in some cases, be inferior to that of conventional polymers, limiting their use in demanding applications.
A bio-sourced material is not necessarily a bioplastic, and a bioplastic is not necessarily biosourced. The two concepts meet different environmental objectives: one aims to reduce dependence on fossil resources (bio-based polymers), while the other seeks to limit the impact of plastic waste (bioplastics).
