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In the era where sustainability and environmental responsibility are crucial, this project, which is collaboration between Synthomer Plc and TU/e Process and Product Design EngD Trainee, Božidar Vujović, has taken an innovative approach to utilising gum rosin, a natural resource obtained from pine trees. Gum rosin has a wide range of applications in industries such as adhesives, coatings, and pharmaceuticals. Its eco-friendly nature and versatility make it an ideal candidate for the development of innovative products that not only meet but exceed the sustainability criteria demanded by today's markets.
Company Synthomer Middelburg B.V., an established producer of rosin-based products, has acknowledged the limitations within their rosin-based product portfolio, particularly concerning colour and colour stability. In response to these challenges, the company has launched a project that aims to leverage the full potential of gum rosin. The objective was clear: to develop a new processing route that would improve the colour and colour stability of gum rosin-based products to meet customer expectations.
This project started from scratch, employing a scouting method to conceptualise a viable process. It identified, investigated, and evaluated various process options to determine the most effective way to achieve the objectives. During this project, new processing routes were developed to improve essential properties and prioritised eco-friendly production practices.
The findings show that products with lower colour and improved colour stability can be obtained. However, there are still challenges to be overcome and explored in the next phase of the project to fully realise the potential of the results obtained and to commercialise the process to produce improved rosin-based products on a larger scale. This achievement has the potential to meet the current market demand for sustainable and high performance products, as well as setting the stage for future innovations in the use of gum rosin.
Company Synthomer Middelburg B.V., an established producer of rosin-based products, has acknowledged the limitations within their rosin-based product portfolio, particularly concerning colour and colour stability. In response to these challenges, the company has launched a project that aims to leverage the full potential of gum rosin. The objective was clear: to develop a new processing route that would improve the colour and colour stability of gum rosin-based products to meet customer expectations.
This project started from scratch, employing a scouting method to conceptualise a viable process. It identified, investigated, and evaluated various process options to determine the most effective way to achieve the objectives. During this project, new processing routes were developed to improve essential properties and prioritised eco-friendly production practices.
The findings show that products with lower colour and improved colour stability can be obtained. However, there are still challenges to be overcome and explored in the next phase of the project to fully realise the potential of the results obtained and to commercialise the process to produce improved rosin-based products on a larger scale. This achievement has the potential to meet the current market demand for sustainable and high performance products, as well as setting the stage for future innovations in the use of gum rosin.
| Originele taal-2 | Engels |
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| Plaats van publicatie | Eindhoven |
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| Status | Gepubliceerd - 27 feb. 2024 |