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Kunststoffe international, 2005-11-21, Biodegradable Materials
... laboriously collected, they accumulate in large quantities on the firing ranges. At the moment, biodegradable products are being tested for their biodegradability in open air after use Biodegradable materials are not only used in cartridges made of Biomer (polyhydroxybutyrate) (Fig. 6), but will also be employed in projectiles. Composite materials consisting of metal powders in a biodegradable-material matrix can be used for practice projectiles whose ballistic properties resemble those of the ...

Kunststoffe international, 2007-10-21, Process-Induced Degradation of Polylactic Acid
... technology is suitable on account of the lack of moving components, its insensibility to shocks and its high rate of measurement especially in in-line applications. The PLA used in the experiments was in the form of granules of L9000 grade from Biomer, Krailling, Germany. The material was dried for three hours at 100°C and then processed immediately. UV/VIS Spectrum of PLA Significant changes as a function of the processing parameters have so far only been found in the UV and in the visible w...

Kunststoffe international, 2007-12-17, Logistics and Know-how Rule the Market
...Producers are extraordinarily satisfied, while sales are increasing at enormous rates, reaching two-digit figures. Present discussion on climate change makes these polymers attractive to buyers, disregard of high prices, says Biomer in Krailling, Germany. Polyhydroxybutyrates (PHB), such as Biomer’s P209 type, are 100% degradable and waterproof, while resisting impact from heat and UV radiation and they have a high creep strength. Their properties are similar to those of PE or PP. Biotec GmbH & ...