Bioplastics Compounding and Processing 2011

The first AMI international conference on Bioplastics Compounding and Processing 2011 will take place March 29 - 30, 2011 at Hilton Miami Downtown in the lovely city of Miami, Florida. Bioplastics are established in the marketplace as alternative materials, both bio-sourced and biodegradable plastics. Compounding and processing technology is developing so that these relatively new polymers can be used in a wider range of applications. There are plenty of issues to consider, for example, the compatibility and environmental aspects of the additives going into compounds, how to process these materials, and their availability. There must also be consideration of the life cycle analysis (LCA) and the carbon footprint of products formed from these plastics.