 |
|
|
 | | Synthetic rubber made from biomass feedstock. |
Biomass Synthetic Rubber Developed by Bridgestone, Ajinomoto
Bridgestone Corp. has announced that, together with Ajinomoto Co. Inc.,
it has developed polymerized high-cis polyisoprene (IR), a synthetic
rubber produced using bio-based isoprene, a substance produced from
biomass raw materials using fermentation technology.
The partners say they aim to commercialize this synthetic rubber for use in tires and are proceeding with further research.
The Japanese tiremaker says it is committed to developing technologies
and business models that use recyclable and renewable resources to a
greater extent. The company is aiming for a 100% utilization of
sustainable materials by 2050, but as demand for natural rubber is
expected to rise in tandem with swelling car ownership worldwide,
natural rubber production may not be able to keep pace with this growth.
Petroleum-based isoprene extracted from crude oil feedstock is currently
used as an intermediate material for producing synthetic rubber,
however production capacity of this product is also constrained. Thus to
ensure an ongoing supply of raw materials, and to meet its 2050
commitment, Bridgestone has been searching for ways procure the
necessary materials from renewable resources.
Ajinomoto – the company best known for bringing MSG to the world –
provided the biomass used to develop the polymerized IR. The Japanese
firm signed an agreement with Bridgestone in June 2011 to jointly
research synthetic rubber using new rubber raw materials.
Ajinomoto has been producing amino acids using fermentation technology
since 1957, and is now a global leader in the field.
Since IR can
replace natural rubber in some applications, Bridgestone says it expects
the substance to offer a further option for diversifying the sources of
raw materials used in tire production. (Tyres & Accessories) Total hits:
13
-
Last modified:
04/06/2012 03:24:04 PM | | | Recent:
 Interest rates unlikely to drop further21/05/2013 10:01' AMInterest rates may not be lowered for fear that local consumers will stop depositing their money in banks. Koch Nitrogen to build urea plant at its Oklahoma facility16/05/2013 03:49' PMHOUSTON (ICIS)—US-based fertilizer producer Koch Nitrogen announced on Wednesday that it is building a new urea plant at its Enid, Oklahoma facility and undergoing a revamping process of its existing production facilities. Thailand's PTT Vietnam refinery project moves one step closer14/05/2013 04:49' PMVietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has agreed in principle to the
construction of a huge refinery and petrochemical complex by Thailand's PTT
in the central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh, a senior regional politician
said Sunday. PRB 8,800 coal prices assessed at year-to-date highs
14/05/2013 04:44' PM
Powder River Basin 8,800-Btu/lb thermal coal prices for physical
delivery were assessed 15-25 cents/st higher Monday, reaching their highest
levels this year. Energy plans deemed impractical14/05/2013 11:13' AMThe master plans for coal, power and oil are impractical and have
been developed in an illogical order, said Tran Viet Ngai, chairman of
the Vietnam Energy Association (VEA). Gold Drops for Third Day as Dollar’s Strength Curbs ETP Holdings13/05/2013 04:45' PMGold fell for a third day in London
as strength in the dollar may mean more declines in holdings
through exchange-traded products. Platinum also dropped. As economy flounders, Vietnam banks on debt cleanup10/05/2013 11:24' AMWhen Nguyen Manh Hung's furniture company
Phuc Luc was bustling, orders flew in from wealthy Vietnamese who
sought his hand-crafted beds, cabinets and tables, netting him $25,000 a
month after costs and wages for 35 staff. | Other News: Gold Gains First Time in Four Days as Central Banks Buy25/05/2012 03:22' PMGold futures advanced for the first
time this week in New York as central banks increased their
holdings. New liquid vehicle technology to eliminate many problems in extrusion blow molding of polyolefins24/05/2012 03:59' PMNew liquid vehicle technology (LVT) developed by Clariant Masterbatches
appears to eliminate many of the problems that have prevented wider use
of liquid color and additive concentrates in extrusion blow molding of
polyolefins (high- and low-density polyethylene and polypropylene).
Initial testing in monolayer containers shows that these highly
compatible systems allow for higher pigment loadings and lower usage
rates, while practically eliminating past challenges related to screw
slippage. Improved resin compatibility results in stronger weld lines in
the finished container as evidenced by scores in standard burst and
compression-loading tests. New liquid vehicle technology to eliminate many problems in extrusion blow molding of polyolefins24/05/2012 03:58' PMNew liquid vehicle technology (LVT) developed by Clariant Masterbatches
appears to eliminate many of the problems that have prevented wider use
of liquid color and additive concentrates in extrusion blow molding of
polyolefins (high- and low-density polyethylene and polypropylene).
Initial testing in monolayer containers shows that these highly
compatible systems allow for higher pigment loadings and lower usage
rates, while practically eliminating past challenges related to screw
slippage. Improved resin compatibility results in stronger weld lines in
the finished container as evidenced by scores in standard burst and
compression-loading tests. Global fertilizer outlook 201224/05/2012 03:47' PMAfter a strong recovery of N and P fertilizer consumption in 2009/10,
global fertilizer demand is estimated to have increased by another 6.2%
in 2010/11 to 173.0 million metric tonnes (Mt). Gold edged up to VND42.15 million a tael this morning23/05/2012 01:55' PMVietnam gold edged up from yesterday close but fell from yesterday
morning to VND42.15 million a tael this morning. World gold eased both
in New York trade last night and in Asia trade this morning. Vietnam Economic Slowdown Seen in Cobweb-Covered Crates21/05/2012 04:39' PMNguyen Thi Ha sighs as she looks at
the dust and cobwebs covering crates full of colorful, enameled
tiles in her factory by Hanoi’s Red River. Lighter plastic sacks continue to eat into market share of paper17/05/2012 03:52' PMPlastic sacks now account for over half of all sacks used in industrial
packaging in Europe and are set to make significant inroads into markets
which up to now have mainly used paper such as cement, pet food and
food ingredients, as per a report by Applied Market Information Ltd. The
industry has been undergoing a period of significant change driven by
an increased competitive dynamic at the customer level, new developments
in resin technology and restructuring of European supply. Opportunities
but also challenges arise for the plastic sack manufacturers who strive
to keep and expand their market share. |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
LONDON (ICIS)--The European polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market is in limbo as producers decide how best to
limit losses in ... | |  Morning 26-12, at Tang Loong Industrial Zone, Bao Thang District, Lao Cai province, DAP No 2 Joint Stock Company - ... | |
|
|
|
|
