Bionolle (Polybutylenesuccinate)

Abstract

“Bionolle” was first commercially manufactured by Showa Highpolymer and is nowwell known as a pioneer of green plasticmaterials.Bionolle is an aliphatic polyester and has similar processability as conventional resins like polyethylene. Bionolle is one of the most suitable materials for processing into films, which have been utilized for agricultural purposes, shopping bags, compost bags, and so on. Showa Highpolymer has succeeded in producing a compound of Bionolle and starch that is not only similar to homogeneous Bionolle in its principal properties, but is also an environmentally friendly material. The latest achievements on this issue are reported, along with life cycle analysis (LCA) results.