Biocompounds

PLA:
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable and recyclable polyester made from renewable raw materials. It can range from completely amorphous (non-crystalline) to 40% crystalline.
PBS and PBAT
PBS is a biodegradable bioplastic produced industrially (synthetically). PBS can be produced in two ways: from fossil fuels and from glucose. Macromolecules such as starch, cellulose, and glucose are biodegradable. While PBS was historically derived from fossil fuels, today's bioplastic can be produced from up to 100% biobased materials, depending on the raw material source.
The exceptional properties of PBAT resin are based on its ability to combine the beneficial properties of synthetic and biobased polymers. This makes it an ideal choice for companies looking to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining high performance standards.
In-house Bio-Compounds
ClickPlastics AG has new bio-compounds that can replace ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) in various applications. Bio-compounds offer significant sustainability advantages over ABS. Made from the raw materials polyester (PBAT) and polylactic acid (PLA), Click Plastics' in-house products have mechanical properties comparable to ABS and impress with a bio-content of 75 ± 0.5% and are completely biodegradable.
Although the materials are somewhat less heat-resistant due to their high bio-content, bio-compounds can be processed using standard extrusion and injection molding processes. This environmentally friendly material has the potential to revolutionize areas such as toys, household and medical devices, and 3D printing. Bio-compounds offer a promising and sustainable solution that could become the leading material in various industries.