Mater-Biopolymer
Mater-Biopolymer, which is 100% controlled by Novamont since 2017, is a company based in Lazio, Patrica (FR). Mater-Biopolymer is a plant dedicated to the production of Mater-Bi, the innovative family of biodegradable bioplastics with a renewable content born from Novamont research, and Origo-Bi, biopolyesters that are an essential component of the Mater-Bi production process.
The facility is the result of the conversion of a plant dedicated to PET production. Thanks to Novamont innovative technologies and expertise, the various sections have been regenerated to allow the use of renewable raw materials and the implementation of a more sustainable and low-emission process.
It is a highly efficient plant able to ensure the highest quality and safety requirements and is equipped with a complex system of utilities, which contribute to minimizing costs and waste through the recovery and reuse of waste.
The plant is equipped with two distillation sections for the wastewater resulting from the process, which allows the recovery of the tetrahydrofuran (THF) that is generated during the polymerisation reaction. Once distilled, the THF is intended for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.