How is Cereplast resins made?
A. Resin manufacturing begins once the Cereplast production team selects the right bio-polymer matrix made from renewable, cost-stable resources. These biopolymers include polylactic acid (PLA) from NatureWorks LLC, soy proteins, PHA, PHBs, or starch from corn, wheat, tapioca or potatoes. The selected bio-polymer is blended with other bio-based components to reinforce its molecular structure through a proprietary process developed by Cereplast. The blend is then polymerized and treated with nano-composites for surface optimization and further reinforcement. The entire green composite process is high-speed and low-cost. The final product is then packaged and shipped to converters, which are able to process the resin using traditional equipment.
