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The bioplastics industry is dedicated to producing sustainable, biodegradable plastics from renewable resources, such as starch, cellulose, and plant oils. With the growing demand for environmentally friendly materials, bioplastics production faces challenges such as complex feedstocks, fouling risks, and the need for energy-efficient processes.
The bioplastics industry is dedicated to producing sustainable, biodegradable plastics from renewable resources, such as starch, cellulose, and plant oils. With the growing demand for environmentally friendly materials, bioplastics production faces challenges such as complex feedstocks, fouling risks, and the need for energy-efficient processes.
The main challenges in this sector
The main challenges in this sector
Extreme operating temperatures
Bioplastics production often involves high-temperature processes like polymerization or extrusion, demanding heat exchangers that can withstand both extreme heat and sudden thermal shocks.
Critical energy recovery
Energy optimization is key in bioplastics production. Efficient heat recovery systems reduce energy consumption and improve the overall sustainability of the process.
Highly corrosive fluids
The use of organic acids, solvents, and other chemicals in the polymerization and fermentation stages can result in aggressive fluids that require materials capable of resisting corrosion and degradation.
Continuous 24/7 operation
Bioplastics plants are designed for continuous production to meet growing demand, meaning downtime must be minimized and equipment reliability is paramount.
Our involvement in the sector
Nexson delivers thermal solutions tailored to the fluid complexity, fouling risks, and sustainability targets of the bioplastics industry. Our technologies support bio-based and low-carbon production through robust, efficient, and cleanable heat exchanger designs.
Driving sustainable bioplastics production with thermal efficiency
Welded construction for leak-free reliability
In bioplastics production, many fluids are highly corrosive or volatile. Nexson exchangers feature a fully welded design, eliminating the risk of gasket failures, ensuring zero leakage, and guaranteeing safety even under high pressure and extreme temperatures.
Resistant to fouling and fluid variability
Bioplastics feedstocks often contain organic matter or particulates that can lead to fouling in heat exchangers. Nexson’s spiral heat exchangers are designed to handle viscous, fibrous, and fouling-prone fluids, maintaining high efficiency and reducing maintenance needs over time.
Applications across the bioplastics production chain
From fermentation to polymerization and extrusion, Nexson exchangers are used to optimize thermal management in the production of biodegradable plastics. Whether for cooling fermentation broths, heating monomers, or heat recovery from polymerization reactions, our solutions help improve both energy efficiency and product quality.
Tailored materials for biochemical resistance
Bioplastics production often involves aggressive solvents and acids. Nexson offers a range of materials, including titanium, Hastelloy®, and duplex steels, to ensure maximum resistance to corrosion and degradation from these chemicals, ensuring long-term durability and performance.
Driving sustainable bioplastics production with thermal efficiency
Welded construction for leak-free reliability
In bioplastics production, many fluids are highly corrosive or volatile. Nexson exchangers feature a fully welded design, eliminating the risk of gasket failures, ensuring zero leakage, and guaranteeing safety even under high pressure and extreme temperatures.
Resistant to fouling and fluid variability
Bioplastics feedstocks often contain organic matter or particulates that can lead to fouling in heat exchangers. Nexson’s spiral heat exchangers are designed to handle viscous, fibrous, and fouling-prone fluids, maintaining high efficiency and reducing maintenance needs over time.
Applications across the bioplastics production chain
From fermentation to polymerization and extrusion, Nexson exchangers are used to optimize thermal management in the production of biodegradable plastics. Whether for cooling fermentation broths, heating monomers, or heat recovery from polymerization reactions, our solutions help improve both energy efficiency and product quality.
Tailored materials for biochemical resistance
Bioplastics production often involves aggressive solvents and acids. Nexson offers a range of materials, including titanium, Hastelloy®, and duplex steels, to ensure maximum resistance to corrosion and degradation from these chemicals, ensuring long-term durability and performance.
