1）Arkema demonstrates 100% bio-based engineering resins for composites
At the 2026 JEC World Composite Show in Paris, a chemical company introduced a 100% bio-based polyamide 11 resin and showcased its applications in hydrogen storage tanks, sports equipment, and transportation sectors.
2) The EU has incorporated bio-based plastics into the core of its industrial strategy
The latest EU bioeconomy strategy explicitly identifies bio-based plastics as a key industry to replace petrochemical materials, with plans to establish mandatory targets by 2027.
3) EU research institutions point out that bio-based plastics still face challenges in cost and scale
The Joint Research Centre of the European Union released a policy brief stating that bio-based plastics currently account for only about 0.5% of global plastic production, with high production costs and insufficient technological maturity being the main bottlenecks.
4) Global bio-based plastic production capacity is projected to double by 2030
The European Bioplastics Association released a report stating that global bio-based plastic production capacity will increase from approximately 2.3 million tons in 2025 to 4.7 million tons by 2030.
5) Chinese Enterprises Apply for Patents on Polyester Resins with High Biochar Content
Chinese material enterprises and research institutions jointly applied for a patent on self-healing bio-based polyester resin, which is free of petroleum-based monomers and has a high bio-carbon content.
