Bio-based ABS Resin for Injection Moulding
Opportunity
- Injection moulding grade ABS
- Modified ABS with up to 30% bio-based content (PLA)
- Competitive materials cost
- Properties are comparable to ABS Magnum
Advantages
- Impact: achieve high impact strength and heat deflection
- Mouldability: high MFI decreases cycle time and reduced defects
Performance
|
Example |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Tensile Modulus (GPa) |
Elongation at Break (%) |
Flexural Strength (MPa) |
Flexural Modulus (GPa) |
Impact Strength (J/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS Magnum | 35.3 | 1.9 | 34.2 | 57.65 | 1.99 | 506.6 |
| 15% PLA | 40.1 | 1.62 | 28.6 | 60.97 | 2.03 | 403.2 |
| 25% PLA | 44.6 | 1.65 | 10.6 | 68.5 | 2.20 | 579.5 |
| 26% PLA | 41.4 | 1.7 | 90.9 | 62.64 | 1.88 | 572.7 |
| 28% PLA | 42.9 | 1.73 | 114 | 66.19 | 1.99 | 448.6 |
Patent Status
US 9,562,156
License Status
Seeking Licensee
Contacts
Steve De Brabandere, sdebrab@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 x54916
Martin Ciuk, mciuk@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 x53808