Most biopolymer blends are immiscible, leading to coarse morphologies and poor performance. Our Polymer Phase Separation Control Technology utilizes a multiblock copolymer compatibilizer to overcome this. 

This compatibilizer is designed with distinct segments that are compatible with each of the primary polymers in the blend. During processing, it localizes at the interface and acts to "stitch" the two immiscible phases together. This action reduces interfacial tension, stabilizes the morphology against coarsening, and most importantly, creates strong interfacial adhesion.

This robust interface allows applied stress to be efficiently transferred between the phases, preventing premature failure at the phase boundaries. The result is a synergistic combination of properties from both biopolymers, leading to significant, simultaneous improvements in toughness, strength, and ductility.

Cellulose Nanofibers (CNFs) are excellent, sustainable reinforcing fillers for bioplastics. However, their surfaces contain abundant hydroxyl (-OH) groups that form strong hydrogen bonds with each other, causing the nanofibers to aggregate into clumps. These clumps act as defects and can weaken the final material.

Our technology overcomes this challenge using a proprietary Dispersing Agent (DA). The process works as follows:

• Stronger Hydrogen Bonding: Our DA is engineered to form hydrogen bonds with CNFs that are stronger than the bonds between the CNFs themselves.
• Exfoliation & Wrapping: This stronger attraction breaks apart the CNF aggregates (a process called exfoliation) and physically wraps each individual nanofiber. This stable layer prevents the nanofibers from re-aggregating.
• Uniform Dispersion: This ensures the reinforcing CNFs are uniformly distributed throughout the bioplastic matrix, creating strong interfacial adhesion.

By fully harnessing the strengthening potential of individual CNFs, this technology leads to outstanding improvements in the bionanocomposite's mechanical properties, including tensile strength, elongation at break, and overall toughness.

The time it takes for our material to biodegrade varies significantly based on two key factors: the environment and the product's physical form.

• Environmental Factors: The rate is influenced by the surrounding conditions, including the specific microbial community, temperature, and moisture levels of the soil or marine environment.
• Product Thickness: This is a critical variable. For instance, micro-particles can biodegrade completely within days, leaving no microplastics. A thick-walled product, however, could take 5+ years.
• Verified Performance: To offer a clear performance benchmark, our material is tested against international standards. Official tests show that our material samples achieve over 90% biodegradation within two years in conditions compliant with ASTM D6691 (marine environment) and ISO 17556 (soil environment).

Yes, our material is fully compatible with standard manufacturing equipment. It is designed as a "drop-in" solution that can be processed using your existing injection molding and extrusion machinery without the need for new capital investment.

For optimal results, however, we recommend adjusting process parameters such as mold and cooling temperatures to align with the specific crystallization conditions of our material. This fine-tuning can further enhance the mechanical properties of the final product.

The price of our material varies depending on the specific grade and order volume. As a benchmark, our representative REO-MR130 grade is typically priced in the range of 1.3 to 1.7 times that of conventional PLA resin.

We are continuously working on R&D to lower production costs as we scale up our mass production capabilities. For a detailed quotation tailored to your specific needs or to request a sample, please contact us through our inquiry form.