Eco-plastics
Treemera has developed a highly efficient and economical process to manufacture furandicarboxylicacid (FDCA), the building block for high purity PEF.
PEF is 100% recyclable
Bottles, films, fibers and future uses
Made from straw, sugar and fructose
Renowned experts
100% recyclable
PEF is a 100% recyclable bio-based polymer derived from plants. It has the potential to replace the plastic industry´s giant polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is a durable material derived from conventional resources. It can be described as the next generation polyester, having better mechanical and barrier properties than the current biggest selling polyester (PET). » read more
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higher
O2 barrier for beer bottles and preventing food spoilage
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better
tensile strength for lighter packaging
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more
modulus for lighter packaging
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°C
lower
melting temperature (Tm) 235°C (PEF) instead of 265°C (PET)
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upper
CO2 barrier for aluminium
and glass bottles
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better
H2O barrier for water bottles
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°C
higher
glass transition (Tg)
for hot filling of food
Applications with unlimited possibilities
PEF can be completely recycled and is based on renewable raw materials. There is no critical waste or use of critical substances in the process. » read more
New technology for future eco-plastics
The starting material is cellulose, sucrose, starch or HFCS. Short process times, excellent control of process conditions and the avoidance of isolating the intermediate HMF are crucial to assure high yields. This differentiates the Treemera process from competing processes, which have low yields, considerable waste and lengthy process times. » read more
