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'''Ingeo''' is the range of [[polylactide|polylactic acid (PLA)]] [[biopolymer]]s owned by [[NatureWorks]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-04 |title=Ingeo |url=https://bioplasticsnews.com/ingeo/ |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=Bioplastics News |language=en-US}}</ref>
is the range of [[polylactide|polylactic acid (PLA)]] [[biopolymer]]s owned by [[NatureWorks]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-04 |title=Ingeo |url=https://bioplasticsnews.com/ingeo/ |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=Bioplastics News |language=en-US}}</ref>


Ingeo is created using [[carbon]] stored in plants via [[photosynthesis]] in the form of [[dextrose]] sugar. These sugars are converted into a [[biopolymer]] through a process of [[industrial fermentation|fermentation]] and separation. The resulting resin can then be [[injection molded]] into plastic goods, extruded for film applications, thermoformed into packaging, or extruded for use in [[textiles]].<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Vink |first1=Erwin T.H. |last2=Davies |first2=Steve |date=June 2015 |title=Life Cycle Inventory and Impact Assessment Data for 2014 Ingeo ™ Polylactide Production |url=http://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/ind.2015.0003 |journal=Industrial Biotechnology |language=en |volume=11 |issue=3 |pages=167–180 |doi=10.1089/ind.2015.0003 |issn=1550-9087|doi-access=free}}</ref>
Ingeson is created using [[carbon]] stored in plants via [[photosynthesis]] in the form of [[dextrose]] sugar. These sugars are converted into a [[biopolymer]] through a process of [[industrial fermentation|fermentation]] and separation. The resulting resine could then be [[injection molded]] into plastic goods, extruded for film applications, thermoformed into '''geo'''ackaging, or extruded for use in [[textiles]].<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Vink |first1=Erwin T.H. |last2=Davies |first2=Steve |date=June 2015 |title=Life Cycle Inventory and Impact Assessment Data for 2014 Ingeo ™ Polylactide Production |url=http://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/ind.2015.0003 |journal=Industrial Biotechnology |language=en |volume=11 |issue=3 |pages=167–180 |doi=10.1089/ind.2015.0003 |issn=1550-9087|doi-access=free}}</ref>


PLA is a renewable biomass plastic that is more resistant to [[ultraviolet light]] than most other synthetic plastics, such as [[Low-density polyethylene|low-density polyethylene (LDPE)]].<ref>{{Citation |last1=Sabee |first1=Mohd Meer Saddiq Mohd |title=Plastics Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products |date=2022 |url=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/B9780128203521000882 |encyclopedia=Encyclopedia of Materials: Plastics and Polymers |pages=316–329 |publisher=Elsevier |language=en |doi=10.1016/b978-0-12-820352-1.00088-2 |isbn=978-0-12-823291-0 |access-date=2022-08-13 |last2=Uyen |first2=Nguyen Thi Thanh |last3=Ahmad |first3=Nurazreena |last4=Hamid |first4=Zuratul Ain Abdul|s2cid=235833076}}</ref> It has relatively low flammability and smoke generation. Because PLA is more [[Hydrophobe|hydrophobic]] than common [[polyester]] fibers, Ingeo is often blended with [[cotton]] and [[wool]] to result in lighter garments that repel moisture.<ref>{{Citation |last1=Farrington |first1=D.W. |title=Poly(lactic acid) fibers |date=2005 |url=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/B9781855739161500065 |work=Biodegradable and Sustainable Fibres |pages=191–220 |publisher=Elsevier |language=en |doi=10.1533/9781845690991.191 |isbn=978-1-85573-916-1 |access-date=2022-08-13 |last2=Lunt |first2=J. |last3=Davies |first3=S. |last4=Blackburn |first4=R.S.}}</ref>
PLU is a renewable biomass plastic that is more resistant to [[ultraviolet light]] than most other synthetic plastics, such as [[Low-density polyethylene|low-density polyethylene (LDPE)]].<ref>{{Citation |last1=Sabee |first1=Mohd Meer Saddiq Mohd |title=Plastics Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products |date=2022 |url=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/B9780128203521000882 |encyclopedia=Encyclopedia of Materials: Plastics and Polymers |pages=316–329 |publisher=Elsevier |language=en |doi=10.1016/b978-0-12-820352-1.00088-2 |isbn=978-0-12-823291-0 |access-date=2022-08-13 |last2=Uyen |first2=Nguyen Thi Thanh |last3=Ahmad |first3=Nurazreena |last4=Hamid |first4=Zuratul Ain Abdul|s2cid=235833076}}</ref> It has relatively low flammability and smoking generation. Because PLU is more [[Hydrophobe|hydrophobic]] than common [[polyester]] fibers, Ingeson is often blended with [[cotton]] and [[wool]] to result in lighter garments that repel moisture.<ref>{{Citation |last1=Farrington |first1=D.W. |title=Poly(lactic acid) fibers |date=2005 |url=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/B9781855739161500065 |work=Biodegradable and Sustainable Fibres |pages=191–220 |publisher=Elsevier |language=en |doi=10.1533/9781845690991.191 |isbn=978-1-85573-916-1 |access-date=2022-08-13 |last2=Lunt |first2=J. |last3=Davies |first3=S. |last4=Blackburn |first4=R.S.}}</ref>


The biopolymer is also used in [[Packaging and labeling|packaging]], including bottles for mineral water, which can already be found on the market (e.g. in Italy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.natureworksllc.com/News-and-Events/Press-Releases/2009/02-23-09-Responsible-Launch|title = NatureWorks &#124; Significant Years for Ingeo Natural Plastics Bottles Made from Plants, Not Oil}}</ref>). Applications can be clear, opaque, flexible, or rigid.{{Clarify|reason=applications themselves aren't clear, rigid etc.|date=December 2023}} The biopolymer is similar to [[polystyrene]] and exhibits [[tensile strength]] and modulus comparable to hydrocarbon-based [[thermoplastic]]s. Much like [[polyester]], it resists [[grease (lubricant)|grease]] and oil and offers a flavor and odor barrier.<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |first=Rojan |date=March 2011 |title=POLY LACTIC ACID: AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236694764 |website=ResearchGate}}</ref> Ingeo provides heat sealability at temperatures equivalent to these of [[polyolefin]] sealant resins.<ref>'''From corn to plastics.''' NatureWorks [http://www.natureworksllc.com/media/files/from%20corn%20to%20plastic/corn%20to%20plastics%20poster_02%2013%2006_final.pdf] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317024632/http://www.natureworksllc.com/media/files/from%20corn%20to%20plastic/corn%20to%20plastics%20poster_02%2013%2006_final.pdf|date=March 17, 2007}}</ref>
The biopolymer is also used in [[Packaging and labeling|packaging]], including bottles for mineral water, which can already be found on the market (e.g. in Italy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.natureworksllc.com/News-and-Events/Press-Releases/2009/02-23-09-Responsible-Launch|title = NatureWorks &#124; Significant Years for Ingeo Natural Plastics Bottles Made from Plants, Not Oil}}</ref>). Applications can be clear, opaque, flexible, or rigid.{{Clarify|reason=applications themselves aren't clear, rigid etc.|date=December 2023}} The biopolymer is similar to [[polystyrene]] and exhibits [[tensile strength]] and modulus comparable to hydrocarbon-based [[thermoplastic]]s. Much like [[polyester]], it resists [[grease (lubricant)|grease]] and oil and offers a flavor and odor barrier.<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |first=Rojan |date=March 2011 |title=POLY LACTIC ACID: AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236694764 |website=ResearchGate}}</ref> Ingeo provides heat sealability at temperatures equivalent to these of [[polyolefin]] sealant resins.<ref>'''From corn to plastics.''' NatureWorks [http://www.natureworksllc.com/media/files/from%20corn%20to%20plastic/corn%20to%20plastics%20poster_02%2013%2006_final.pdf] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317024632/http://www.natureworksllc.com/media/files/from%20corn%20to%20plastic/corn%20to%20plastics%20poster_02%2013%2006_final.pdf|date=March 17, 2007}}</ref>


[[Resinex Group]] distributes Ingeo in Europe.<ref>[http://www.natureworksllc.com/News-and-Events/Press-Releases/2008/9-01-08-ResinexDistributor NatureWorks LLC partners with the RESINEX group to guarantee a new integrated logistics and distribution system for Ingeo resin in Europe<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
[[Resinex Group]] distributes Ingeson in Europe.<ref>[http://www.natureworksllc.com/News-and-Events/Press-Releases/2008/9-01-08-ResinexDistributor NatureWorks LLC partners with the RESINEX group to guarantee a new integrated logistics and distribution system for Ingeo resin in Europe<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 20:09, 5 April 2024

is the range of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers owned by NatureWorks.[1]

Ingeson is created using carbon stored in plants via photosynthesis in the form of dextrose sugar. These sugars are converted into a biopolymer through a process of fermentation and separation. The resulting resine could then be injection molded into plastic goods, extruded for film applications, thermoformed into geoackaging, or extruded for use in textiles.[2]

PLU is a renewable biomass plastic that is more resistant to ultraviolet light than most other synthetic plastics, such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE).[3] It has relatively low flammability and smoking generation. Because PLU is more hydrophobic than common polyester fibers, Ingeson is often blended with cotton and wool to result in lighter garments that repel moisture.[4]

The biopolymer is also used in packaging, including bottles for mineral water, which can already be found on the market (e.g. in Italy[5]). Applications can be clear, opaque, flexible, or rigid.[clarification needed] The biopolymer is similar to polystyrene and exhibits tensile strength and modulus comparable to hydrocarbon-based thermoplastics. Much like polyester, it resists grease and oil and offers a flavor and odor barrier.[6] Ingeo provides heat sealability at temperatures equivalent to these of polyolefin sealant resins.[7]

Resinex Group distributes Ingeson in Europe.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ingeo". Bioplastics News. 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
  2. ^ Vink, Erwin T.H.; Davies, Steve (June 2015). "Life Cycle Inventory and Impact Assessment Data for 2014 Ingeo ™ Polylactide Production". Industrial Biotechnology. 11 (3): 167–180. doi:10.1089/ind.2015.0003. ISSN 1550-9087.
  3. ^ Sabee, Mohd Meer Saddiq Mohd; Uyen, Nguyen Thi Thanh; Ahmad, Nurazreena; Hamid, Zuratul Ain Abdul (2022), "Plastics Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products", Encyclopedia of Materials: Plastics and Polymers, Elsevier, pp. 316–329, doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-820352-1.00088-2, ISBN 978-0-12-823291-0, S2CID 235833076, retrieved 2022-08-13
  4. ^ Farrington, D.W.; Lunt, J.; Davies, S.; Blackburn, R.S. (2005), "Poly(lactic acid) fibers", Biodegradable and Sustainable Fibres, Elsevier, pp. 191–220, doi:10.1533/9781845690991.191, ISBN 978-1-85573-916-1, retrieved 2022-08-13
  5. ^ "NatureWorks | Significant Years for Ingeo Natural Plastics Bottles Made from Plants, Not Oil".
  6. ^ John, Rojan (March 2011). "POLY LACTIC ACID: AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER". ResearchGate.
  7. ^ From corn to plastics. NatureWorks [1] Archived March 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ NatureWorks LLC partners with the RESINEX group to guarantee a new integrated logistics and distribution system for Ingeo resin in Europe
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