Novamont announces 4th generation Mater-Bi
In Italy, Novamont has unveiled the first product made from 4th generation Mater-Bi, the family of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics. The new generation of materials, combines two already consolidated technologies of complexed starches and polyesters from oils and the new technologies, can be used for a wide range of applications, including flexible and rigid films, coatings, printing, extrusion and thermoforming.
Novamont has created a system of alliances, with investments of around €300 million, and it is developing two plants: one at Porto Torres, an equal joint venture between Novamont and Eni Versalis, for the production of azelaic acid from vegetable oil in addition to a range of chemicals. The second is located at Bottrighe, through its subsidiary MaterBiotech, for the production of 1.4 butanediol.
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