Since green materials can ensure the sustainability of mobility, the automotive industry is constantly working to make automobile production in line with the principles of sustainable development. The development of suitable materials plays a decisive role in this process.
Relying on the bio-based plastic Roechling-BioBoom technology, Roechling Industrial Automotive Division became the first company in the market to have a patent for a bio-based material based on polylactic acid (PLA), which is composed of more than 90% renewable raw materials. Through this material, the company provides an environmentally friendly solution for most traditional materials such as polyester (PC, PET, PBT), as well as polystyrene (ABS), polyolefin (PP) and polyamide (PA6) An economical alternative.
Professor Hanns-Peter Knaebel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Roechling’s Management Committee, said: “We hope to support our customers in developing environmentally friendly vehicles, so as to promote the transformation of the automotive industry to sustainable development. With the help of bio-based plastics, we bring a Sustainable solutions, it comes from its own supply chain-from renewable resources to car manufacturers. "Over the years, Roechling Automotive has worked with many partners to build in-house expertise in material development.
Compared with the standard PLA, the new bio-based material has significantly improved thermal stability and chemical resistance, which meets the company's high technical requirements and specifications.
Roechling BioBoom's greenhouse gas emission reduction efficiency is 70% higher than that of PP and nearly 90% higher than that of PA6. This means that if the petrochemical plastic used in a medium-sized car is replaced by Roechling's bio-based plastic, then every car produced can reduce 515 kg of carbon dioxide emissions.
There are currently three standard types of Roechling's bio-based materials, which are suitable for applications in engine compartments, underbody and interior products. Each type of material can be customized according to each customer's needs and corresponding specific requirements. Roechling BioBoom can also be used in almost all Roechling products.
With the launch of Roechling BioBoom, this company with plastics expertise once again consolidated its leading position in the industry. Professor Hanns-Peter Knaebel said that this sustainable material is also an initial indicator of the company’s green development. He said: “We have set a goal for ourselves to become a bio-based plastic and recycled material in the automotive industry by 2035 at the latest. This means that we will significantly increase our development efforts in this field.” With the introduction of bio-based materials, Roechling Automotive has successfully initiated this major change.