15.30 Sumitra Rajagopalan - BioAstra.pdf

1、Smart|Protective|CircularNovember 2024Versatility:Fibres,Foams,Elastomers,Adhesives,CoatingsRange of Foam Properties Flexible,Rigid,Semi-Rigid,SprayHydrophilic and HydrophobicOptionsEase of ManufactureInert and BiostableEstablished Supply Chains and Production all over the WorldWHY POLYURETHANE?Safe

2、ty ConcernsCritical Molecule:IsocyanateEmission of VOCsAt least two medical device recalls.Other PU-enabled devices under scrutinyPU Industry has a good reputation for product stewardshipGuidelines for Isocyanate Handling and ExposureNeed for Proper VentilationSustainabilityPetrochemical-BasedNon re

3、cyclableNon biodegradableSupply ChainFluctuating supply.Foam Crisis Supply in 2021 lef to Production StallingLower Demand from Construction WHY CONSIDER PU ALTERNATIVES?Non-Isocyanate PU FoamsSeveral Companites,including Incumbents and Research GroupsBiobased PU FoamsEvocoRigid non-PU BiofoamsCruz F

4、oam(Chitin)Fibre Tech(Pulp and Paper)Flexible BioFoamsBioastraTHE PU ALTERNATIVESBioastras Bioelastomer Platform:Family of Materials with the same core chemistry,just like PolyurethaneReplaces Polyurethane in all its Forms:Fibre,Foam,Adhesive,Thermoset and Thermoplastic ElastomerRivals Polyurethane

5、in Performance:High Elasticity and Modulus,Comparable Thermal&Acoustic PropertiesMade ENTIRELY from 100%plant-based Natural Molecules.Completely Biodegradable and Biocompatible.Can be Recycled via DissolutionThe BIOELASTOMER PLATFORM:WORLDS FIRST 100%PLANT-BASED REPLACEMENT FOR POLYURETHANE AND OTHE

6、R ELASTOMERSStretch FiberBio-FoamBioadhesiveBioresinBioelastomerCompletely different Chemistry from PolyurethaneCharacteristicsCurrent Density:0.06/cm3100%Biobased Foam Key Ingredients:Citric Acid,Starch,Baking Soda,Castor OilUSDA Certified IngredientsEach component is Readily Bi