Degradable Materials Production Service

Degradable materials are environmentally friendly in the sense that they can be biochemically decomposed or allow pollution-free methods of waste disposal. CD BioSciences-GreenChemistry has mastered advanced biodegradable materials production technologies, offering the production of both biologically sourced and synthetic biodegradable materials.

Overview of Degradable Materials

Degradable materials are materials that degrade over some time, both in a thermodynamic and kinetic sense. They can be categorized into photo-degradable materials, biodegradable materials, and environmentally degradable materials according to the external factors of degradation. The main factors that affect the degradation of materials are temperature, molecular weight, and material structure.

Fig.1 Sources of biodegradable polymers. Fig.1 The source of some biodegradable substances. (Vikhareva, et al., 2021)

The properties of degradable materials, i.e., mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and degradation properties, are important indicators for evaluating their performance and application potential.

Mechanical properties are important indicators of the strength, toughness, and plasticity of the material, which can be adjusted by changing the composition, structure, and treatment of the material.
Biocompatibility is a measure of the interaction between materials and living organisms. Research in biocompatibility mainly includes cytotoxicity testing, histocompatibility, and biodegradability.
Degradation properties refer to the ability of a material to gradually break down and disappear in a specific environment, which can be realized by regulating the chemical structure and physical properties of the material.

Our Professional Services

With industry-leading technology and innovation, CD BioSciences-GreenChemistry provides high-quality degradable materials production services and is committed to providing efficient and sustainable materials solutions to help clients make breakthroughs and developments in the field of green chemistry.

Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Service

We produce PLA through a rigorous fermentation and polymerization process. First, we ferment renewable corn starch into lactic acid. Then we use a green catalyst to catalyze a polymerization reaction that converts it into a high-quality PLA material. We offer PLA for extrusion, injection molding, fibers, and many other applications to meet the needs of clients.

Schematic diagram of PLA.

Schematic diagram of PHA.

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Production Service

We use glycans (e.g., sucrose, glucose, etc.) as a carbon source to construct a pathway for microbial production of PHA. In addition, to meet our clients' needs, we also offer gene editing of microorganisms using genetic engineering technology, which can dramatically increase the production of PHA.

Poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) Production Service

We realize the green cycle production of PBS with cellulose, glucose, fructose, lactose, and other sugars through the fermentation route. In addition, we offer methods such as cross-linking modification and copolymerization modification to adjust PBS properties in a wider range.

Schematic diagram of PBS.

Schematic diagram of PBAT.

Poly (butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) Production Service

We offer to adjust the ratio of adipic acid, terephthalic acid, and butylene glycol to co-polymerize into PBAT. During the process, we strictly control the reaction conditions, including the esterification method, esterification time, polycondensation temperature, and stabilizers, to ensure efficient polymerization and the generation of high-quality products.

Polycaprolactone (PCL) Production Service

We produce PCL from ε-caprolactone monomers in a green catalyst-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization reaction, and we control the polymerization conditions to produce PCL with different molecular weights to fully satisfy the individual needs of our clients.

Schematic diagram of PCL.

Schematic diagram of starch-based plastics.

Starch-based Plastics Production Service

We use chemical reactions to chemically modify starch to reduce the hydroxyl content of starch and change the original structure, turning the original starch into thermoplastic starch. Then, the thermoplastic starch is blended with other polymers (e.g., PLA/PBAT/PBS/PHA/PPC, etc.) to produce starch-based plastics.

Advantages of Services We Offer

Green Raw Materials: We use renewable plant-based raw materials such as corn and sugar cane as much as possible to effectively reduce carbon footprint.
Advanced Technology: We use the most advanced production technology for degradable materials to ensure excellent product performance and a controlled degradation rate.
Customized Services: We provide tailor-made solutions to meet the specific requirements of different application scenarios.
Efficient Production Processes: We continuously optimize our production processes and procedures to ensure rapid product delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.

CD BioSciences-GreenChemistry is committed to providing efficient and environmentally friendly biodegradable material production services. We rely on advanced production technology and a strict quality control system to ensure the green performance and excellent quality of materials. We look forward to working with you to promote the development of a green future. Please feel free to contact us for more information or support.

Reference

Vikhareva I N, Buylova E A, et al. An overview of the main trends in the creation of biodegradable polymer materials[J]. Journal of Chemistry. 2021.

Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.