Biopolymers are exciting materials with unique challenges like sensitivity to heat, shear and pressure, making them more prone to degradation than conventional polymers. Fortunately, co-rotating twin screw extruders offer modular design features that allow precise control for optimal processing. This presentation will explore the essentials of compounding biopolymers using twin screw technology. KraussMaffei will highlight the extra care required to handle their properties and share real-world case studies. Join this session to discover how to overcome processing challenges and unlock the full potential of these sustainable materials!
Agenda
Material handling/feeding considerations for biopolymer/ PCR compounding
Screw element configurations for biopolymer/PCR compounding
Temperature and pressure control challenges for biopolymers/ PCR compounding
Pelletizing and other downstream issues for biopolymers/PCR compounding
Lauryn Burdette
Process Engineer, KraussMaffei
Lauryn Burdette received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 2018. While at the University of Cincinnati, she participated in the co-op program and completed five co-op rotations with KraussMaffei Corporation—the last two which were at their facility in Hannover, Germany. Shortly after graduation, she was employed as a process engineer at KraussMaffei, where her areas of focus are recycling, highly filed, and sheet processing.
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