期刊
POLYMERS
卷 14, 期 5, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym14050943
关键词
FDCA; PEF; polyester; multilayer bottles; barrier properties; recyclability; film; fibre; biobased
资金
- Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (JU) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme [744409]
- European Union
- H2020 Societal Challenges Programme [744409] Funding Source: H2020 Societal Challenges Programme
This article introduces a technology that converts plant-based sugars into recyclable plastics, and discusses the various issues and challenges that need to be addressed when bringing this new material to market. The article also provides advice for other companies or individuals considering a similar journey, and looks ahead to the future development prospects of this technology.
Biobased polymers and materials are desperately needed to replace fossil-based materials in the world's transition to a more sustainable lifestyle. In this article, Avantium describes the path from invention towards commercialization of their YXY (R) plants-to-plastics Technology, which catalytically converts plant-based sugars into FDCA-the chemical building block for PEF (polyethylene furanoate). PEF is a plant-based, highly recyclable plastic, with superior performance properties compared to today's widely used petroleum-based packaging materials. The myriad of topics that must be addressed in the process of bringing a new monomer and polymer to market are discussed, including process development and application development, regulatory requirements, IP protection, commercial partnerships, by-product valorisation, life cycle assessment (LCA), recyclability and circular economy fit, and end-of-life. Advice is provided for others considering embarking on a similar journey, as well as an outlook on the next, exciting steps towards large-scale production of FDCA and PEF at Avantium's Flagship Plant and beyond.
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