Mazda Shifts Bioplastic Research to Cellulose

June 13, 2008

Cellulose is the hot new feedstock for bioplastics.. The latest announcement comes from Mazda Motor Corp. which today launched a project with Hiroshima University to develop a plastic made from plant waste or wood, Mazda, Toyota and other Japanese auto OEMs had previously pioneered application of bioplastics made from corn. The new thrust away from corn is driven by growing shortfalls, and rising prices, for corn because of booming demand from ethanol. The goal of the project is to develop a polypropylene that has sufficient heat resistance, strength and durability to be used in vehicle bumpers and instrument panels.

Posted by Doug Smock on June 13, 2008 | Comments (1)

July 14, 2008

In response to: Mazda Shifts Bioplastic Research to Cellulose
Mike the Knife commented:

Here is an idea - just recycle the polypropylene you already have in to these hidden components - Get it "mine the waste stream"

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