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Biopolymers in Consumer Electronics


13 Apr 2010
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
16:00 CET/ 15:00 BST/ 10:00 am EDT

Biopolymers or bio-based plastics are an important and fast growing alternative to oil based plastics. Currently being utilized mostly in packaging and clothing, the market for biopolymers in consumer electronics are growing. This webinar will explore the key market segment from financial, ecologic and technology standpoints.

 

- Bio-based plastics grow at 30% per annum globally.
- Economy, ecology, and technology drive the change.
- Significant pull from OEMs in most markets segments.
- Electronics is a key market segment for durable bio-based plastics
- Performance spectrum expands rapidly.
- Lower CO2 emissions and energy consumption in the value chain.
- Moving away from food chain competition.

 

About the Speaker:

Jan Ravenstijn obtained his MSc in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the Delft University of Technology. He has 33 years experience in the chemical industry (Dow Chemical and DSM) of which 15 years in executive global R&D positions in engineering plastics, epoxy resins, and elastomers in three different countries (USA, Germany, Netherlands). He has started a biopolymers platform at DSM. In 2009 he was Visiting Professor Biopolymers at the Eindhoven University of Technology and became consultant to international biopolymer companies in America, Asia, and Europe.

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