Eco-plastics
Treemera has developed a highly efficient and economical process to manufacture furandicarboxylicacid (FDCA), the building block for high purity PEF.
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 petroleum. PEF can be described as the next generation polyester, having better mechanical and barrier properties than the largest selling polyester (PET). » read more
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higher
O2 barrier for beer bottles and preventing food spoilage
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higher
tensile strength for lighter packaging
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higher
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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higher
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 made from renewable raw materials. There is no critical waste or use of critical substances in the process. » read more
New technology for future eco-plastics
FDCA is made from cellulose, sucrose, starch or HFCS. Short process times, excellent control of process conditions and not isolating the intermediate HMF result in high yields. » read more
