APPLIED POLYMER INNOVATIONS BV

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1 APPLIED POLYMER INNOVATIONS BV Leading in high-end fiber applications of (bio-based) polymers Production and sale of special technical yarns and monofilaments 1

2 compostable bio-degradable in natural environment in some years fast bio-degradable in natural environment Overview of polymers non-degradable biodegradable oil-based PET, PA6, PA66 PE, PP, PS PVC, ABS etc. etc. PCL PVAc PVAL partially bio-based bio-based blends of PLA or PHA or TPS with oil-based polymers PTT, PPA PA410, PA610, PA612 DROP-IN POLYMERS *) PEF, other furanics PA610, 1010, 1012 PA11, 12 scpla PLA PLA blends PBAT viscose PBS(A) PGA CA PHA s TPS Also degradable in an aquatic environment *) From a technological point of view all polymers can be synthesized from bio-based raw materials This overview is simplified for clarity reasons. Data regarding degradability are only an indication. 2

3 Some projects with biopolymers Compostable temporary carpet Biodegradable balloon ribbon Biodegradable grass sod net Biodegradable trimmer line Aquatic degradable sheaving rope Compostable artificial grass field Compostable rope for green houses Monofilaments for 3D printing 3

4 APPLIED POLYMER INNOVATIONS BV Leading in fiber applications of (bio-based) polymers Production and sale of special technical yarns and monofilaments 4

5 Monofilaments with improved resilience Compostable artificial grass Monofilaments, fabric, secondary backing and infill are compostable One Dutch basketball fields is being installed in the first half of 2015 The first soccer field is planned in

6 Monofilaments with improved resilience NEW: improved cooling behaviour by patented monofilament design Monofilaments with improved resilience (FIFA requirement) Compostable backing Compostable glue 6

7 APPLIED POLYMER INNOVATIONS BV Leading in fiber applications of (bio-based) polymers Production and sale of special technical yarns and monofilaments

8 Agriculture Biocompostable cord After harvest removal of complete system of ground, cord and plant waste 8

9 Creep resistance 9

10 Ropes with improved creep resistance 10

11 Ropes with improved creep resistance First field tests are running from Q onwards in 7 countries Test with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers Commercialization planned for end of

12 APPLIED POLYMER INNOVATIONS BV Leading in fiber applications of (bio-based) polymers Production and sale of special technical yarns and monofilaments 12

13 API satellite activities Innofil3D monofilament for 3D printing Consultancy Multifilament specialties Filaments from biopolymers Marked fibers API Green Twine 13

14 Requirements 3D monofilaments Very uniform in roundness and diameter

15 Requirements 3D monofilaments No digging due to retraction Low friction during transport through tube

16 Requirements 3D monofilaments Good adhesion to bed Good layer-to-layer adhesion Smooth surface

17 Speedtest 50 mm/s 40 mm/s 30 mm/s 20 mm/s 10 mm/s 100 mm/s 90 mm/s 80 mm/s 70 mm/s 60 mm/s

18 Results: PLA + colour masterbatches Natural White Silver 200 C 210 C 220 C 230 C

19 New recipe Additives Special PLA Additives PLA premium

20 Results: PLA versus PLA premium PLA Natural filament PLA premium 200 C 210 C 220 C 230 C

21 Results: PLA versus PLA premium PLA White filament PLA premium PLA Silver filament PLA premium

22 Print speed (mm/s) Print speed (mm/s) Results: PLA versus PLA premium Natural White Silver PLA Temperature ( C) Temperature ( C) Temperature ( C) PLA premium Temperature ( C) Temperature ( C) Temperature ( C)

23 Cooperation

24 PLA monofilaments available: 24 colours Flame retardant Glow-in-the-dark Thermochromic ABS 9 colors PET Transparant 6 colours Specials Flexible (Shore 40, 45, 60) Watersoluble 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm and 3.00 mm 46

25 2012 Q3: start sampling 2014 Q1: start toll manufacturing 2015 Q3: start new production machine 46

26 Acknowledgement

27 Leading in fiber applications of (bio-based) polymers Production and sale of special technical yarns and monofilaments PO Box 2250, 7801 CG Emmen, THE NETHERLANDS