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Beta Nucleation for PP (Cheaper, Lighter & Recyclable)

Beta Nucleation for PP (Cheaper, Lighter & Recyclable)
Language: English
Length: 90 min
Recorded on: 06 Jul 23

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Course Description

Meet the urgent demands for greener polypropylene products (lighter, recyclable, high-performance PCR grades...) with beta nucleation to gain an edge over your competition.

Philip Jacoby will explain:
  • How crystal structure & unique type of nucleating agent influences properties/performance to boost the recyclability of PP & the quality of PCR grades.
  • How minor equipment or processing changes can down-weight & reduce cost of existing products.
  • How to innovate & implement commercial PP application using Beta nucleation.
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Dr. Phil Jacoby: President of Jacoby polymer consulting

Phil Jacoby received a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. From 1975 – 2002 he worked for the Amoco Chemical company and BP Amoco as a Senior Research Associate in Polypropylene Product Development and R&D. At BP Amoco Dr. Jacoby helped to develop new polypropylene resin formulations for rigid packaging, film, and automotive applications. Dr. Jacoby holds 13 US patents and several international patents covering various polypropylene products, with particular emphasis on modifying the crystal structure of polypropylene. After leaving BP Amoco he joined Mayzo Corporation as Vice President of Technology. At Mayzo Dr. Jacoby created a new business based on the use of Beta Nucleating agents in polypropylene. The beta nucleant mastebatches that Dr. Jacoby developed are used today in the production of microporous oriented PP films, thermoformed PP parts, and various other extruded and injection molded applications. Dr. Jacoby is a past president of the Southern Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), and a former board member of the Thermoforming Division of the SPE. After retiring from Mayzo in March, 2014 Dr. Jacoby started a consulting business (www.jacobypolymer.com) concentrating on Polypropylene, with particular emphasis on New Product Development, Problem Solving, and training & development courses.

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Why should you view this course?

PP is becoming a polymer of choice in high-performance applications (pressure pipe, geogrids, thermoformed packaging, oriented films, etc.). But, with many countries looking to ban plastics due to environmental pressures & public awareness of problems (ocean pollution and climate change), it is crucial to respond with sustainable solutions.

Beta nucleated PP resins are uniquely positioned to deliver this benefit (reduce weight, increase recyclability, & improve the quality of recycled grades, while lowering costs). Seize the opportunity to be the first-in-market to get the most benefit from beta nucleation technology. Join this course to:

  1. Better select nucleants/clarifiers (phosphate esters, sorbitols, metal salts of fatty acids) for your application by understanding their effect on PP crystallization rate and further on key properties.

  2. Troubleshoot faster shrinkage, unwanted odor, warpage… by knowing their root causes & best solving strategies (alpha, beta nucleation).

  3. Reduce plastic waste, improve strength of PP products and save costs by down-weighting plastic products with the help of beta nucleation.

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Who should join this course?

  • R&D people or others involved in the production/use of PP resins, PP compounds/blends/filled composites and PP end-use parts.
    This course will also benefit PE producers.

  • This course is suitable for intermediate level proficiency
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Course Outline

The course covers the following points:

Introduction to Polypropylene Crystallinity & the Use of Nucleating Agents

Attributes of beta crystallinity and differences from alpha crystallinity

Main effects of Beta Nucleation on Properties & Processing

Raw material considerations and the type & loading of the beta nucleant

Major Markets for Beta Nucleation including case studies

  • Geogrids
  • Welding & Heat Sealing
  • Thermoforming
  • Pressure Pipe
  • Oriented film
  • Impact Improvement

Some New Unique Products made using Beta Nucleation

Enhanced Sustainability through the use of Beta Nucleation

Conclusions

30 mins Q&A - Interact live with the expert for all your technical help!

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