BIO-BASED ADHESIVE
Bio-based adhesives are bonding agents, fully or partially derived from renewable biomass sources like starches, plant oils, proteins, and natural resins. They serve as a more sustainable alternative to petroleum-based adhesives, helping to reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint. Advances in technology are expanding their applications and performance, with ongoing research focusing on modifying these natural polymers to overcome limitations such as poor stability and water resistance.
Benefits of Bio-based Adhesives
Environmental Sustainability: They are made from renewable resources and offer a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional petroleum-based adhesives.
Reduced Environmental Impact: Bio-based adhesives can be biodegradable, with some breaking down into harmless byproducts that are consumed by microorganisms, leaving no microplastics.
Non-Toxic Alternatives: Bio-inspired adhesives, like those derived from soy, offer a non-toxic alternative to some harmful traditional glues.
For Newgate, besides hotmelt system that we support, we are concerned for our environment and sustainability that we have been working closely with our suppliers and R&D team to develop bio-based hotmelt glue to serve the market with >50% bio-based content.
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