In South Korea, LG Chem will team up with TK Chemical to produce biodegradable plastics. LG Chem announced that it signed the MOU for Eco-friendly Biodegradable Materials (PBAT) and Business Cooperation with TK Chemical, a subsidiary of the Samla Midas (SM) Group. PBAT (Poly Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) is a petroleum-based synthetic plastic that degrades quickly through the reaction with oxygen, heat, light, and enzymes in nature.
As an eco-friendly material that can decompose naturally within six months when buried underground, PBAT is applied in various materials such as agricultural vinyl, disposable envelopes, etc.,
Category: Fuels
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