Bioplastic made from sugar

Italian company Bio-On said it will produce bioplastic from sugar.

Bioplastic was produced in many countries but with grain origin. Over the past few years, cereal prices have risen sharply due to strong demand for biofuels. Bio-On project has many advantages thanks to the variety of materials .

Technology developed by Bio-On uses the extracts that are used in the production of sugar from sugarcane or sugar beets. These substances are fermented by a species of bacteria that transforms the mixture into lactic acid. After filtering, polymerization, they become bioplastic.

The polymer created in the process of this new technology is more durable than bio-plastic currently available in the market and helps to gain more benefits. Two tons of cereals produce one ton of bioplastics, while sugar materials produce up to 95% of the yield.

When launching this project, Bio-On has been granted a patent in Italy and abroad. The company's goal is to create a production model to produce bio-plastics in 2008. The company is currently seeking partners for the production phase.

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