6.2. Hybrid Solutions: Proprietary Alloys and Compounds Based on Renewable and Fossil Polymers

According to compatibilization systems, formulation, blending procedure, level of property acceptance, economic and environmental requirements, almost all biopolymers can be alloyed or mixed with almost all fossil polymers. The following information quotes some examples among others without technical advice.

6.2.1. Terratek® Proprietary Blends of Wheat Starch and Polypropylene

Terratek® SC 50 and SC 65 by Green Dot Holdings (http://www.greendotpure.com/) are proprietary blends of wheat starch and polypropylene (PP) for injection-molding applications containing, respectively, 50% or 65% wheat starch by weight. However, a range of properties can be achieved ...

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