On January 14, a 100 percent plant-based nylon fiber was developed and will be mass-produced. This can replace petroleum feedstock and help to achieve decarbonization. Envisaged for use in outdoor clothing and tents.
The new nylon fiber will use inedible material from castor beans and corn. Nylon fibers with a plant-based component are already being sold. This time, the traditional petroleum materials are completely replaced with plant materials and the original strength is maintained.
Production of the raw material is still very small, and the sales price will be 30 to 40 percent higher than petroleum-derived nylon fiber. Will expand the scale of raw material production, so that the cost of continuous reduction.
Canadian yoga apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced an investment in Genomatica, a U.S. maker of sustainable materials, under a multi-year agreement To use more sustainable materials in Lululemon's products.
The two companies will work together to develop plant-based nylon to replace traditional nylon fabrics and reduce their impact on the environment. Nylon is currently Lululemon's most used synthetic material.
Genomatica uses biochemical and fermentation techniques to turn plant-based materials into widely used modular materials that can be further transformed into yarns and particles for materials such as nylon, instead of petrochemicals. They have successfully developed bio-BDO (biobutanediol), a variety of alternative plant materials used in everyday products such as plastics, spandex and cosmetics. By licensing and providing technical support to the facility, Genomatica is able to produce the materials on a commercial scale.
Biological Gini Dragon Fiber -- "Treasure in Treasure" for military quartermaster
The main raw material of nylon 66 fiber is adiponitrile, which comes from petrochemical products. In the face of the world's increasingly scarce fossil resources and the deterioration of the global environment, it has become the focus of industrial development of all countries to find clean energy to replace petrochemical products. In recent years, it has become an important development direction to study the new biologic ginizon fiber.
According to the characteristics of nylon fiber, based on the biological inspiration technology of silkworm feeding, and according to the phenomenon of no melting drop caused by the odd amide structure of protein fiber such as silk and wool, a new idea of making nylon fiber with odd carbon diamine and diacid can be found, in order to realize the breakthrough of flame retardant. Researchers from The Chinese Academy of Military Sciences, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kaisai Biotechnology, Excellent Fiber and other companies conducted a lot of research, and finally prepared glutarylenediamine monomer from starch through biological fermentation, and then prepared biogini Dragon 56 fiber by polymerization spinning with adipic acid. This technology is currently in a leading position in the world. At the same time, France Rodia research center, the United States invidia company, Japan Toray and Imperial company, France textile and Clothing Research Institute, Germany BASF company, etc., in the development of new biological Ginilon fiber material has also made a breakthrough.
Through systematic study, it is found that the biological ginilon fiber can replace nylon 66 fiber, and it has a broad prospect in the application of military equipment.
-- Bio-ginilong fiber can meet the wear-resistant and durable requirements of military munitions, and is applied to soldiers' high-strength wear-resistant combat clothing, carrying gear, combat boots, tents, sleeping bags, body armor, raincoats, harsh weather protective clothing, parachute, etc., as well as many products requiring high strength, wear-resistant, soft, flexible and comfortable.
-- The flame retardant performance of biological Gini dragon fiber can create a peacetime and wartime integrated training clothing, reduce the variety of clothing supply, and effectively reduce the cost of flame retardant combat equipment.
-- The softness and low temperature resistance of the bikini dragon fiber clothing can ensure that the fabric remains silent when it is rubbed; At the same time, it has super dyeing performance, so that the color fastness of camouflage printing is better, to ensure the durability of camouflage.
-- The combat uniform made of biological Ginillong fiber has good dry and refreshing properties, which can ensure that soldiers on the battlefield can absorb sweat quickly and breathe freely without swelling when they wear it close to their skin. It can directly regulate the body temperature of soldiers and keep them dry for a long time.
-- The good softness and elasticity of biological Ginilong fiber, through blending with cotton, wool and other fibers, combined with special finishing technology, can solve the problems of hard feeling, difficult washing and maintenance, uncomfortable wearing gowns and other clothes.
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