eJauTM Biohybrid Polymer Resin – A practical Green Solution for Plastic Packaging Industry

eJauTM Biohybrid Polymer Resin – A practical Green Solution for Plastic Packaging Industry

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This innovation relates to the production of biohybrid high density polyethylene (HDPE)/palm stearin polymer ...

This innovation relates to the production of biohybrid high density polyethylene (HDPE)/palm stearin polymer resin (eJauTM) suitable for plastic packaging applications. The eJauTM biohybrid resin consisted of 40wt.% locally sourced and biodegradable palm stearin as plasticizer. Palm stearin powder is homogenously blended with HDPE pellets in a melt process called extrusion. The blend was extruded at 165-180 °C using a twin-screw extruder into polymer strands and subsequently palletized. The resin showed excellent adhesion bonding, thus eliminate the need for compatibilizer commonly applied in hybrid polyolefin/bio-based polymer blends. The eJauTM also exhibits good thermal and mechanical properties as well as recyclable, making it a practical green solution for plastic packaging applications. Plastic products such as jerry cans, bottles and bags have been successfully demonstrated. It can also be applied as a “drop-in” material with virgin HDPE to lend sustainable credential to the products. Application of eco-friendly eJauTM minimizes up to 40% petroleum-based polymer usage, as part of a wider approach to address sustainable development agenda encompassing responsible consumption & production and climate action goals. With patent and trademark applied, the innovative eJauTM was competitively priced at RM12/kg to penetrate the lucrative global biobased polymer market estimated at USD28 billion by 2025

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Assoc Prof Ir Dr Ahmad Rafizan is currently the Head of Industrial Research Laboratory (UiTM-Gaia ...

Assoc Prof Ir Dr Ahmad Rafizan is currently the Head of Industrial Research Laboratory (UiTM-Gaia Plas Bhd) at the School of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam. He received his B. Eng (Chemical & Process) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 1999. Prior to joining the academia world, he worked in several organizations such as Pan Century Rubber Sdn. Bhd, SNC Industrial Laminates Sdn. Bhd and Pacific Activated Carbon Sdn. Bhd. In 2004, he received his MSc. in Energy and Environmental Eng. from the University of Sheffield, UK and joined the Faculty of Chemical Engineering in 2005 before completing his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London, UK in 2012. Throughout his academic career, he has assumed several academic positions at faculty and university level; Head of Center of Studies, Deputy Dean (Research and Industrial Linkage) and Assistant Rector at UiTM Pasir Gudang Campus. Dr. Ahmad Rafizan’s research interest involved around sustainable chemical engineering technology theme including green conversion of hydrocarbon and biomass into useful biochemicals and biofuels, biohybrid materials and mineral extraction technology. He is also an active consultant with notable appointments as a technical committee/technical expert by the Office of Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, The Ministry of Housing and Local Government, MOSTI and Nuclear Agency Malaysia. Dr Ahmad Rafizan has published in indexed journals and secured more than 20 research grants from local and international organizations. He is also a Chartered Chemical Engineer registered with the Engineering Council, UK and a registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM).

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