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CHINAPLAS 2024, the International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber, will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao) from April 23rd to 26th.

Based on the synthesis, modification, application, and recycling of bio-materials, Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd. (brand name “eSUN”) will showcase a variety of bio-materials, modified materials, and their applications across multiple fields at this exhibition.

Overview of Exhibition Highlights

1. Materials and Modified Materials

Materials serve as the foundation for numerous application developments. At this exhibition, eSUN will showcase materials such as Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polycaprolactone (PCL), biodegradable modified materials, and color masterbatch materials. 

2.PLA Fiber Non-woven Fabric and Applications

Polylactic acid fiber and its nonwoven fabric combine the advantages of natural fibers and synthetic fibers, possessing a weak acidity similar to human skin, naturally skin-friendly, antibacterial, anti-mite, anti-allergic, with good moisture permeability, smoothness, breathability, and lustrous appearance. Additionally, textile products made from polylactic acid fiber have the characteristic of being self-extinguishing, ensuring high safety in use. In the context of global carbon reduction and sustainable development, polylactic acid fibers and non-woven fabrics are attracting increasing attention from people worldwide.

Lactic acid fiber and its non-woven fabric can be widely used in sanitary materials, clothing fabrics, home textiles, toy stuffing, and medical supplies.

3. Biodegradable Tableware and Packaging Applications

eSUN's biodegradable tableware and packaging applications can be broadly categorized into several types: paper-based applications, blown film applications, injection molding applications, and sheet applications.

Among them, eSUN's biodegradable coated paper for food packaging adapted pure PLA material for processing, making it 100% bio-based with no other additives. This product has passed FDA certification, European DIN biodegradability certification, American BPI certification, and food-grade certification. In daily life, PLA coated paper can be widely used in the production of various types of products, such as cold (hot) beverage cups, coffee cups, soup bowls, paper plates, meal boxes, and food packaging products.

Additionally, eSUN's biodegradable blown film materials, injection molding materials, sheet materials, and straw materials can be widely used in the production of disposable biodegradable tableware and packaging bags.

4. Green Solvents

Lactate esters are ester derivatives of lactic acid produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates such as sugars. They are colorless clear liquids, slightly odorous, soluble in most organic solvents, and miscible in water. eSUN's lactate ester raw materials are renewable, biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and safe products. Additionally, they possess characteristics such as high boiling points, low volatility, and pleasant odor. They also exhibit good viscosity and permeability, with excellent wetting capabilities. With high purity and a small molecular structure, lactate ester is an excellent raw material for synthetic intermediates, reducing reaction chains and improving yields.

◇Custom synthesis is available for Isopropyl Lactate, Isobutyl Lactate, and other Lactate Esters.

eSUN's lactate ester series products can be applied in coatings, inks, graffiti removers, bio-solvents, cosmetics, petroleum extraction, pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediate synthesis, electronics, food, and soil improvement. In 2023, eSUN's lactate esters obtained EU and UK REACH certification certificates.

Welfare Giveaway

With summer approaching, would you like a cool and breathable polylactic acid (PLA) T-shirt? During the exhibition, eSUN will be hosting a welfare giveaway event! From April 23rd to 25th, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, eSUN will give away several custom PLA T-shirts at the booth (participants must collect lottery tickets in advance). Welcome every friend to visit our booth, participate in the lottery, and engage in discussions and exchanges.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing global "plastic ban" initiatives and advancing carbon reduction strategies, bioplastics hold promising prospects for development. We look forward to exploring more possibilities for the development of bioplastics together with upstream and downstream industry enterprises! See you in Shanghai from April 23rd to 26th!

About eSUN

Established in 2002, eSUN has dedicated over 20 years to the synthesis, modification, application, and recycling of PLA materials. eSUN has made significant strides in four major application areas: 3D printing, ecological fibers, biomedical materials, and biodegradable products. In 3D printing materials, eSUN has globally acclaimed offerings, including extrusion-grade polylactic acid filaments and polylactic acid-based photopolymer resins. In ecological fibers, eSUN completed the controlling acquisition of the original HI-TECH CHANGJIANG PLA CO., LTD. (now renamed as " EsunFiber (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. ") in December 2023, and established a green closed-loop industrial chain for the production of biodegradable fiber products, making PLA chemical recycling and melt direct spinning fiber a reality. In biomedical materials, esunmed, a subsidiary of eSUN, is mainly engaged in developing and applying biomedical polymer materials. In the direction of biodegradable products, eSUN biodegradable coating application, blow molding application, injection molding application, sheet application, etc., have broad development prospects.

Guided by the principles of "Differentiated Positioning, Open Innovation. " eSUN is committed to the industrial application of environmentally friendly materials. In line with this commitment, eSUN engages in collaborative research and development with research institutions worldwide, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation. Simultaneously, eSUN collaborates with other brands and enterprises, actively driving bio-based materials' application and industrial development. Through horizontal expansion and vertical extension, eSUN has established its own technological, production, and marketing network layout in the green closed-loop industry chain of polylactic acid. eSUN has applied for over 100 patents throughout the industry chain, with over 70 granted (primarily invention patents).