Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has unveiled the development of a new grade of high-performance, high-transparency bio-based engineering plastic known as Durabio, using plant-derived isosorbide as its raw material.
The new material features optical properties and high resistance to heat and humidity.
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MCC says it will move “aggressively” to promote sales of Durabio for use in touch panels on automobiles, a sector where it claims demand is expected to increase significantly.
Touch panels for cars are used mainly to control air conditioning, audio, and car navigation systems.
