EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2022 MATERIALS
systems. Covestro supports customers from material selection to component design and CAE-based simulation calculations, as well as mould flow analysis and injection moulding. Covestro now also offers PCs that are climate-
neutral from cradle to factory gate. They are produced using ISCC PLUS certified raw materials from mass-balanced biowaste and residual materials and using renewable energy. As a result, they have the potential to reduce the carbon footprint to zero. �
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Above: Covestro targets new materials at EV charging applications
Bio-Fed will be showing its biomass-balanced M·VERA PP compounds at K2022, which are certified according to REDcert2
and ISCC PLUS.
They are suitable for various processing technolo- gies such as blown film, injection moulding, extrusion and thermoforming. Suitable AF-Eco colour, carbon black, and additive masterbatches are also offered for all biodegradable compounds. The Bio-Fed injection moulding portfolio includes products that cover a wide range of mechanical properties that can be used for a broad spectrum of applications. Sales Director Dr Stanislaw Haftka says: “These compounds for injection moulding have similar cycle times to commercial polyolefins such as PP or PE, without the need for special machines or moulds. They can also be processed in moulds with conventional technologies such as hot and cold runners with the same performance and efficiency as standard plastics.” �
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Covestro will be showcasing a full range of innovative and more sustainable material solutions at K 2022, with a major focus on e-mobility. It has developed a concept for EV battery holders based on lightweight and robust PC materials and their blends, which also includes the production of modules, housing parts and crash absorbers for the batteries, as well as control units in the electric powertrain of the vehicle. The plastics are dimen- sionally stable, electrically insulating and offer a great deal of design freedom, while complying with the required high safety standards demanded by the industry and environmental guidances. These properties of polycarbonate plastics are also beneficial in their application in charging stations, wallboxes and battery home storage
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Domo Chemicals will be presenting a new sustainable solution at K2022 based on the Technyl 4 Earth brand showing how its polyamide-based solutions can help customers meet their future application requirements. As a fully integrated PA 6 and PA 66 solutions provider, Domo will also give an overview of its chemical intermediates, base polymers, and performance fibres, and visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the latest Nyleo performance fibre innovations. In response to K2022’s overall focus on climate
and circularity, Domo is highlighting stronger sustainability targets as the company continues to incorporate various green initiatives into its business model. These include expanding the share of circular products in engineered material sales from 10% today to 30% by 2035. It will also present an overview of dissolving technologies, chemical recycling, and recycling from production waste. �
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DSM Engineering Materials will be showing a new, more sustainable version of its flagship PA product Stanyl at K2022. Stanyl B-MB (Bio-based Mass Balanced) includes up to 100% bio-based content, is a fully ISCC+-certified mass-balancing solution, and delivers the same characteristics, performance, and quality, as conventional Stanyl. Production of Stanyl B-MB generates a carbon footprint up to 50% lower than the fossil-based original, which in practice means a 3.3-tonne CO2 reduction per tonne produced. �
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DuPont will showcase Hytrel ECO B, a range of bio-based TPC-ET thermoplastic elastomers which attempt to match the strength of rubber but maintain the flexibility and aesthetics of a TPE. Hytrel ECO B grades deliver performance equivalent to those made from fossil feedstock but with biomass content up to 72% by weight. As a result, OEMs reap
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