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Briefing
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- Wood-Based Bioplastic – Canadian bioplastic firm Advanced Biocarbon 3D developed 3D printing filament that is 40% wood-based and 60% plastic
- Advantages – Sturdier than other bioplastics made from renewable sources, while also lighter, non-flammable, and moisture-resistant
- Waste Wood – Wood used is derived from waste wood, from which resin is extracted, and leftovers are converted to polymers
- How It Is Made – Wood chips are mixed with solvent and undergoes pressurized heating and cooling
- Production and Sales – Company, which aims to introduce carbon-free bioplastics, is scaling production so it can start selling in 2019 Q1
- Product Line Expansion – Plans to add more filaments to product line, such as carbon fiber reinforced filament, conductive filament, and filaments that use other wood fibers
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