On November 14th 2023, the 10th International Conference of Technology & Applications of Biodegradable and Biobased Plastics (ICTABP10) opened in Wuhu, Anhui. Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd. was invited to attend the conference.
O1 Received 2 Awards with Honors
Congratulations to Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd. for winning two awards—the Industry Development Chain Sharing Award and the Industry Contribution Award. We sincerely thank the organizing committee for their recognition and support for eSUN.
02 Officially Signed the Agreement for the Development Chain Cooperation of the Full Industry Chain (III) of PLA
In January 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued the “Notice on Printing and Distributing the Three-Year Action Plan to Accelerate the Innovative Development of Non-Grain Biomaterials”. The plan outlines goals to be achieved by 2025, including the establishment of a non-grain biomaterial industry with strong independent innovation capabilities, a continuously enriched product system, and an innovative development ecosystem that is green, circular, and low-carbon. By 2025, non-grain biomass raw materials’ utilization and application technology are expected to be mature, some non-grain biomaterial products will have competitiveness comparable to fossil-based products, and a high-quality, sustainable supply and consumption system will be preliminarily established.
Several leading raw material enterprises have taken the lead to closely align with national policies and implement the “Action Plan” under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Degradable Plastics Committee of China Plastics Processing Industry Association. They have joined forces with research institutes, industry upstream and downstream, and application companies to establish four development chains for biobased materials nationwide. The focus is on promoting the development and application of biobased materials.
Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd. has extensive experience in synthesizing, modifying, applying, and recycling biomaterials. During this conference, eSUN officially signed the “Strategic Framework Agreement for the Development Chain Cooperation of the Full Industry Chain (III) of Biobased Material Poly Lactic Acid (PLA)”.
This strategic collaboration, through the integration and coordination of upstream and downstream industrial resources, will promote comprehensive resource utilization, accelerating the achievement of development goals such as production scale, cost reduction, and expanded applications. It aims to drive the development of the biobased materials industry in China.
03 PLA Driving Innovation in 3D Printing
On November 15th, Chairman Kevin Yang of eSUN was invited to deliver a keynote speech at the conference titled “From Printable New Materials to High-Value Added Applications”. He shared innovative applications of PLA in 3D printing materials with the attendees.
Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) material, with its excellent printability and environmentally friendly characteristics, has evolved into one of the most popular materials in consumer-grade 3D printing.
Building on our expertise and strengths in material modification applications, eSUN has explored various functional and aesthetic modifications for PLA 3D printing materials. We have introduced a range of popular 3D printing filaments, including ePLA-ST (super tough PLA), ePLA-LW (lightweight PLA), ePLA-HS (High-speed PLA), ePLA-CF (carbon fiber PLA), ePLA-GF (glass fiber PLA), ePLA-Silk, ePLA-Matte, ePLA-Metal, PLA-twinkling, PLA Luminous, etc.
ePLA-LW & its example of applications in the field of aeromodelling
With the progress in relevant technologies, eSUN’s exploration of PLA extends far beyond this.
1. Applications of PLA in the Biomedical Field
Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) exhibits excellent biocompatibility, allowing it to be used within the human body without causing significant immune reactions or tissue rejection. This characteristic makes PLA widely applicable in medical implants.
eSUN Medical PLA 3D Printing Filament and PLA Microsphere
eSUN Medical PLA filament, known for its excellent biocompatibility, is widely used in medicine. It finds applications in tissue engineering scaffolds, cardiovascular stents, bone fixation, and bone repair materials (such as absorbable screws and plates). In the medical sector, derived from underlying technologies, injection microspheres, embolization microspheres, IVD microspheres, etc., show extensive prospects in drug preparation, payload delivery, and analytical testing.
2. Applications of PLA in Flexible Manufacturing.
Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) exhibits numerous advantages in high-speed printing, flexible manufacturing, and mass production, making it an ideal 3D printing material. Its ease of printing and excellent success rate make it a perfect material for batch printing scenarios such as unmanned printing farms and printing studios. With its rapid flow and cooling properties, PLA enhances printing and processing efficiency, reducing mass production costs and making large-scale production more attractive.
3. Composite Modification Applications of PLA
PLA can be compounded with other materials to achieve specific properties, improving mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance. ESUN has mastered several modification technologies, including Toughening Modification, Flame Retardant Modification, Lightweight Modification, Antistatic Modification, High-Temperature Resistance Modification, 4D Material Printing, etc. Composite material technology will contribute to the extensive application of PLA in various fields. Regarding aesthetics, PLA can be enhanced with multiple colors and surface textures by adding pigments or different processing methods, making it suitable for applications with diverse visual requirements.
4. Applications of PLA Biobased Resins in Jewelry Design
In the jewelry manufacturing industry, introducing 3D printing technology helps reduce design costs, improve production efficiency, and provide possibilities for personalized customization. eSUN PLA biobased resin, with its good print accuracy, low odor, and excellent user experience, can be widely used in model manufacturing for the jewelry industry.
04 A fruitful harvest at the booth
During the conference, eSUN had friendly and extensive exchanges with many visitors at the booth on the performance and applications of biobased materials-related products, resulting in a fruitful harvest.
Overall, Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) has significant application advantages and broad prospects in the 3D printing industry and many other fields. In the future, eSUN will collaborate with upstream and downstream industry partners to further expand biobased materials’ technological and application innovations, supporting low-carbon innovation and high-quality development in related industries.
