PLA color masterbatches for coffee capsules and 3D printing filament

08-Sep-15

PLA color masterbatches specifically developed for the production of coffee capsules and 3D printing filament, are being developed by masterbatch producer Granula. Fueled by consumer demand for sustainable products, the interest in applications to which biodegradability and compostability can provide added value is rapidly growing. An application tailor-made for the use of biodegradable materials is that of single-serve coffee capsules. The advent of “green” coffee capsules made of PLA is ushering in a new era in the production of coffee capsules. Granula has successfully developed and launched a range of PLA-based color & additive masterbatches for this technically challenging application. 3D printing has opened up a host of new possibilities for PLA, which has become one of the most important materials to produce 3D printing filaments. For this application, too, Granula has developed special color masterbatches, which enhance the properties of the bioplastic material. The colorful presentation of these natural raw materials also make these attractive for packaging and construction end applications.