Ingenia’s INBIO® products in packaging: Solutions for performance and processability
- 29 min
by
Maisyn Picard
The adaptation of biopolymers into flexible packaging applications offers sustainable solutions for the future. There are challenges and uncertainties that may arise during processing and use of biodegradable polymers. Some biopolymers are more brittle, others more shear and temperature sensitive. Several biopolymers are impacted by hydrolysis, resulting in new challenges for converters transitioning from polyolefins.
However, there are strategies to improve processibility of biopolymers and maintain high yields. The first option is to blend biopolymers. However, blending may result in a lack of miscibility between polymers and hinder performance or result in processing challenges. Adding processing or performance enhancing masterbatches is a targeted solution to customize mechanical performance, diversifying the use of bioplastics into a wider breadth of applications and industries.
New product development for more advanced use of biopolymers often leads to questions about the long-term shelf life of packaging itself compared to petroleum counterpart. Studying changes in biopolymer monolayer film performance over 6 months will inform converters on performance of layer structure and composition.
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Length:
29 min
Why should you attend?
In this webinar, you will learn…
• The limitations of processing biopolymers and solutions to improve product quality.
• About Ingenia’s product portfolio, finding masterbatch solutions that can improve the processability and performance of biopolymers, and how intelligently designed home compostable compounds can offer balanced mechanical performance
• How the storage of biopolymers at atmospheric conditions affects the mechanical performance of monolayer films
Who should attend?
• Converters
• Injection molders
• Film producers
• Sheet Extruders/Thermoformers
• Marketing Managers
• Brand Managers
• R&D Managers
• Technical Managers
Presenters
Maisyn Picard
Market Analyst
After completion of a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Maisyn Picard completed a Master of Applied Science Degree in Biopolymer Processing from the University of Guelph (Canada). Since graduation she has worked in research and development to bring various new products to market. Maisyn works as a Market Analyst and supports the development of biopolymer masterbatches and compounds for the INBIO® product line, helping extruders and converters bring new products to market in flexible and rigid packaging.