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Bioplastics Blending and Compounding in Practice

Bioplastics Blending and Compounding in Practice
Language: English
Length: 90 min
Recorded on: 22 Jan 25

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Course Description

Get step-by-step methodology to upgrade your bioplastics performance (impact strength, thermal resistance, stiffness…) & successfully adapt to targeted market applications or new regulations.

Luis Roca will help you map the polymers (TPS, PLA, PBS, PCL, PHA/PHB, PBAT, PVOH…) & review additives (impact modifiers, compatibilizers, nucleating agents…) that can be blended with your bioplastics to enhance their mechanical properties.
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Luis Roca is the Head of the Compounding Department at AIMPLAS. He is an experienced polymer researcher specializing in compounding.

Throughout his career, Luis has worked as an R&D project developer, either as the lead or supporting researcher, collaborating with plastic companies to modify or enhance polymer properties across regional, national, and European projects. He has contributed to various projects involving nanomaterials, biopolymers, flame retardancy, natural fibers, electrical conductivity, and recycling.

With over 15 years of experience in processing a wide range of polymers—including commodity plastics, starch-based biopolymers, technical polymers, and high-performance materials—Luis has also delivered more than 3,000 hours of training courses to companies in areas such as compounding, additives, fillers, and injection molding. Additionally, he has presented at numerous seminars organized by AIMPLAS and at various conferences related to plastic modification and recycling.

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Why should you view this course?

Processing of bioplastics, especially biodegradable ones (PHA/PHB, PLA, PVOH, PBS…) to achieve optimum performance (impact strength, thermal resistance, stiffness…) is a challenge. And, with a variety of polymers and additives available in the market, this challenge becomes complex and inevitable.

But, don’t worry, we have got your back! Join this course and learn how to improve the properties of your biopolymers:

  1. Select the right polymer (TPS, PLA, PBS, PCL, PHA/PHB, PBAT, PVOH…) to blend with your bioplastics by mapping the various possibilities to achieve the best results.

  2. Formulate bioplastics with enhanced properties (impact strength, thermal resistance, stiffness, processability, product uniformity...) by determining the right formulation conditions (use of compatibilizers, impact modifiers, nucleating agents…).

  3. Follow a structured approach for your compounding process, including properly adding & mixing your bioplastics blends to create a new material with different physical properties.

Who should join this course?

  • R&D professionals & Compounders needing help to improve their bioplastics performance (impact strength, thermal resistance, stiffness…).

  • Complete the course and (unlock your personalized certificate)– your badge of accomplishment awaits!

  • This course is suitable for advanced level proficiency
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Course Outline

The following sections will be covered in this session:

Overview of Bioplastic (biodegradable) Blending

  • Introduction to bioplastics
  • Bioplastics- standards & certifications (ASTM, ISO, CEN, JBPA)
  • Polymer selection (PP, PLA/PLB, PHA, PBS, PBAT, PVOH & many more)
  • Properties identification based on polymers
  • Different strategies to enhance compatibility between polymers
  • Formulating bioplastics with enhanced properties (impact strength, thermal resistance)

Understanding Bioplastic Additives

  • Impact modifiers
  • Nucleating agents
  • Cross-linkers (Peroxides...)
  • Plasticizers
  • Chain extenders
  • Compatibilizers

Bioplastic Compounding Tips

  • Micro-rheology
  • Blend morphology
  • Processing conditions (extrusion, compounding…)
  • Reinforcing with fibers

Conclusion- Key Takeaways

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