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What is the difference between EPI TDPA technology and Starch based Technology?

April 26, 2017based epi starch Technology

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What is the difference between EPI TDPA technology and Starch based Technology?

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In specific PLA (Polylactic Acid) starch based technology, the plastic is derived from plant starch. Though this sounds reasonable it has implications including: a. Use of fossil fuels to produce the product b. Rapid release of C02 limiting humus production c. High costs compared to commodity PE, PP and PS blended with TDPA.