Otura® is an innovative bioplastic compound based on an agricultural byproduct that has hardly been used to date: oat hulls. These are a residual material from the industrial processing of oats and have mostly been thermally recycled or disposed of until now. Otura turns them into a high-quality biobased material with a wide range of applications.
Otura consists of a fiber component made from oat hulls (up to 35 %) and a biobased and/or biodegradable polymer matrix, depending on the desired application. Compostable biopolymers such as PLA, PHA, or PBS are used as matrix materials, as well as biobased, recyclable polymers. This allows for specific end-of-life scenarios to be addressed from industrial and home composting to material recycling. Otura impresses in application with its high processability and mechanical performance. It is suitable for processes such as injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and 3D printing, depending on fiber content and additives. The fibers provide improved stiffness while also ensuring a natural feel and appearance. The light base color of the oat hulls makes them particularly easy to dye which is an advantage for designoriented applications.
The compound offers a wide range of applications, for example in the packaging industry, horticulture (e.g., biodegradable flower pots), household products, stationery, toys, and agriculture (e.g., mulch films). By combining waste recycling, biobased materials, and flexible end use, Otura makes a real contribution to the sustainable transformation of the plastics industry.
Otura consists of a fiber component made from oat hulls (up to 35 %) and a biobased and/or biodegradable polymer matrix, depending on the desired application. Compostable biopolymers such as PLA, PHA, or PBS are used as matrix materials, as well as biobased, recyclable polymers. This allows for specific end-of-life scenarios to be addressed from industrial and home composting to material recycling. Otura impresses in application with its high processability and mechanical performance. It is suitable for processes such as injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and 3D printing, depending on fiber content and additives. The fibers provide improved stiffness while also ensuring a natural feel and appearance. The light base color of the oat hulls makes them particularly easy to dye which is an advantage for designoriented applications.
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