Biotech Plastics
Bioplastics are a form of plastics derived from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable oil, corn starch, pea starch or microbiota[citation needed], rather than traditional plastics which are derived from petroleum.
Bioplastics are mainly composed by a matrix (resin) and a reinforcement of natural fibers usually derived from plants or cellulose. With wide-ranging uses from environment-friendly biodegradable composites to biomedical composites for drug/gene delivery, tissue engineering applications and cosmetic orthodontics. They often mimic the structures of the living materials involved in the process in addition to the strengthening properties of the matrix that was used but still providing biocompatibility, e.g in creating scaffolds in bone tissue engineering.
Bioplastics are characterised by replacing the petrochemical resin with a vegetable or animal resin, and/or the bolsters (glass or carbon fibre or talc) by natural fibre (e.g. wood fibres, hemp, flax, sisal, jute).
Material Solutions for Biotechnology / Laboratory Applications from Quadrant EPP
Benefits - the Market relies on
Whether you are building the latest bio reactor with human cell cultures,
a DNA probe analyzer, a device for polymerase chain reactions or a mass
spectrometer, we provide the material solution to fit the constraints
of your application. Quadrant's plastics are a cost-effective way to replace
stainless steel, exhibiting less corrosion, easier machining and cleaning.
A short assembly time, less weight and versatile properties add material
advantages. Full traceability, consistent quality and technical support
form a natural part of our service package. With Quadrant you gain the
confidence you need in a highly technical and demanding market.
TRENDS
In today's demanding life sciences market, manufacturers need to stay
ahead of therapid advances being made in the biotechnology arena. Parts
need to withstand a wide temperature range, tenside cleaning agents, acids
and rigorous sterilization procedures. Dimensional stability is required.
LIFE SCIENCE GRADES PORTFOLIO
Quadrant's plastics are resistant to plenty of commonly used cleaning
and handling fluids. They are compatible with most sterilization methods.
Our Life Science Grades include plastics already compliant with FDA, ISO
10993 or USP guidelines. Type-tested biocompatibility can be key to accelerating
development times and cutting costs.
FULL TRACEABILITY
For it's Life Science Grades portfolio, Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products
also provides full traceability from raw material to stock shape and therefore
safety for the customer: every product has a unique batch number referring
to all manufacturing data.
Get the right material for the job:
KETRON® PEEK LSG Parts for Bioreactors
Challenge: Bioreactors degrade contaminants in water with microorganisms
through attached or supended biological systems. Possible leaching of
substances from the plastic parts used in the bioreactors would impair
the results and efficiency of such systems. Cleaning cycles use strong
chemicals as well as several sterilization techniques such as autoclaving
or dry heat at 170-180°C.
Solution: KETRON PEEK LSG has the required mechanical, thermal and chemical
properties to perform well in this environment.
Benefits: High and reliable output.
ACETRON® LSG Temperature Controlled Shaker
Challenge: Flatness and good dimensional stability are required in this
application where the shaker is handling the probes for laboratory systems.
The basic concept allows heating and cooling to certain temperatures.
Solution: ACETRON LSG offers the dimensional stability required as well
as excellent machinability.
Benefits: Low weight, low cost and long lifetime.