Bioplastics From Corn/Soybean Oil
Filed in archive Food and Agriculture , Other Biotechnology News on September 21, 2006
Using a patented process, scientists have been able to develop bioplastics which is made from inexpensive corn, soybean and other bio-based oils. According to the developer, the plastics have excellent thermal and mechanical properties and are very good at dampening noises and vibrations. They're also very good at returning to their original shapes when they're heated.
"This project should create new technology and jobs, expand opportunities for bio-based industries and agricultural suppliers, decrease our dependence on oil, strengthen the agricultural economy of Iowa, utilize ISU patented technology, provide new markets for farmers and marry new agricultural product development with sophisticated manufacturing skills and the knowledge to commercialize these projects."
The bioplastics have been developed and will be tested as a raw material for hi-tech hog feeders that use RFID technologies. The project was conducted with funding from the Grow Iowa Values Fund and in collaboration with AgVantage Inc. and R3 Composites.
See more details about bioplastics and the hog feeder project from the Iowa State University News Service .
[Photo: Richard Larock displays some of the plastics he has made from corn, soybean and other bio-based oils. Credit: Iowa State University]
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(03/15/07 6:29am)
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(03/22/07 11:59pm)
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