SK leaveo’s CNC (Crystal Nano Cellulose, a naturally derived 100% biodegradable nanocellulose additive) reinforced-PBAT and its formulations deliver enhanced properties with accelerated crystallization, enabling expansion into specialty applications such as coatings and spinning technologies — areas addressed exclusively by SK leaveo. In PBAT polymerization, CNC acts as a nucleating agent, raising crystallization temperature and rate.
This leads to stronger mechanical performance in film processing and shorter cycle times in injection molding. It also improves coating processability in CRF (Controlled Release Fertilizer) applications and enhances spinning performance for hygiene applications, paving the way not only for general packaging but also for differentiated markets with high technical entry barriers, such as CRF coatings and nonwovens. As a naturally derived material, CNC also provides an eco-friendly advantage, enabling PBAT to achieve certifications such as TÜV Soil, typically challenging for PBAT alone. CNC-reinforced PBAT is protected by a strategic patent portfolio of more than 180 filed patents, positioning SK leaveo as an industry leader with proprietary resin and application technologies.
Building on this differentiated R&D capability, SK leaveo also possesses core operational expertise in polymerization processes, drawing on the heritage of its parent company SKC, which has demonstrated proven excellence in polyester (PET) production for over 40 years. With PET and PBAT polymerization sharing around 90% process similarity, this accumulated know-how ensures reliable scale-up, maximized productivity, and minimized maintenance downtime.
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