Biodegradable Polymers

Corn Starch Polymers

Biodegradable and derived from corn starch, breaks down naturally in composting conditions, and can be molded into different forms.

Corn Starch Polymers - Uses

Used in packaging materials and food containers, applied in biodegradable cutlery and bags, and as an alternative to traditional plastics.

Potatopak

Made from potato starch and fully biodegradable, lightweight but firm, non-toxic and safe for food contact.

Potatopak - Uses

Used in disposable plates, trays, and packaging; applied in food service industries for eco-friendly alternatives; used for compostable plant pots and trays.

Biopol

A biodegradable polyester made from bacteria, breaks down naturally in soil and water, and can be processed like traditional plastics.

Biopol - Uses

Used in disposable cutlery and packaging; applied in medical sutures and capsules; used for agricultural films and coatings.

Polylactide (PLA)

Made from fermented plant sugars, usually corn or sugarcane, biodegradable under industrial composting conditions, transparent, and can be used as a plastic alternative.

Polylactide (PLA) - Uses

Used in 3D printing filament; applied in biodegradable food packaging; used in medical implants and sutures.

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)

Produced by bacterial fermentation of sugars and lipids, fully biodegradable in natural environments, and can be flexible or rigid depending on formulation.

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) - Uses

Used in medical applications such as sutures and drug delivery; applied in compostable packaging; used as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics.

Lactide

A cyclic dimer of lactic acid, key precursor in producing PLA, and can be polymerized into biodegradable plastics.

Lactide - Uses

Used in the production of polylactic acid (PLA); applied in biodegradable films and coatings; used in medical and pharmaceutical applications.

Glycolide

A biodegradable monomer used in polymer synthesis, forms strong, degradable polymer chains, and is often copolymerized with lactide for enhanced properties.

Glycolide - Uses

Used in medical sutures and tissue engineering; applied in bioresorbable stents; used in controlled drug release systems.