Author: Norton, Glenn A.

Source: Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, Volume 2, Number 3, September 2008 , pp. 282-284(3)

Publisher: American Scientific Publishers

Abstract:

Iowa State University has received over 700 products for biobased content testing under the USDA BioPreferred Program. The biobased content, which is determined using ASTM Method D6866, is the percentage of the total organic carbon that is derived from biorenewable resources. By definition, the "biobased content" of a product must be based only on the organic carbon. However, many biobased products contain significant amounts of inorganic carbon, which can cause a significant error in the biobased content determination if suitable corrections are not employed. About 7% of the biobased products received to date have contained inorganic carbonates. Those carbonate-containing products include writing papers, paints and coatings, sorbents, bio-remediation products, insect repellents, insecticides, animal repellents, medical care products, plastics, molded composites, composts, water treatment chemicals, liquid cleansers, diesel fuel additives, floor tiles, and polymeric backings on carpets. This paper discusses analytical issues and other considerations related to the presence of inorganic carbonates in biobased products.

Keywords: BIOBASED CONTENT; INORGANIC CARBON; CARBONATE; ASTM METHOD D6866

Document Type: Short communication

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jbmb.2008.407

Publication date: 2008-09-01

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• The goal of the creation of a biobased economy is challenging to agriculture, forestry, academia, government and industry. The extractable resources of the Earth are finite, regardless of the quibble over when they will be depleted. The economic, political and social demands for biobased chemicals, materials and energy are expected to radically transform the materials industries, particularly the plastics industry as well as the biofuel industry. These changes will be based on the principles of sustainability, eco-efficiency, industrial ecology, and green chemistry and engineering. In keeping with the growth of knowledge in this field, there is a strong need for a forum to share original research related to biobased materials and bioenergy. The Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy (JBMB) has been created as an international peer-reviewed periodical to fulfill the need for communication in these research areas. This journal will encompass related research activities in all fields of science, engineering and the life sciences.
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