ReplacePlas BPA-30 Modifier Strengthens PBAT

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PBAT (polybutylene adipate co-terephthalate), is a polyester-based bioplastic commonly used to manufacture flexible packaging films for biodegradable shopping bags that can withstand loads up to 5kg. PBAT-based films have high flexibility but relatively low strength compared to other bioplastics. Watch the video on the left, which is a PBAT/Talc strengthen with PLA, yet it could not withstand the 5kg load. How does ReplacePlas BPA-30 Modifier strengthen PBAT to overcome this?

Distributorship of De.mem Membranes 2025

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In January 2025, Firmbase was appointed by its strategic partner De.mem Pte Ltd as a distributor of their membrane systems. These state-of-the-art membrane systems are specifically designed and built for 1) residential and municipal applications with NSF certification requirements; and 2) to meet demanding anti-fouling industrial waste water treatment requirements.

De.mem Pte Ltd is an Australian headquartered company , with international water and waste water treatment business.

First Commercial Membranes 2024

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In 2024, Firmbase has its first commercial success with the Super Hydrophilic Membrane Technology in industrial waste water treatment that contains high oil content. The membrane incorporated with Firmbase’s Super Hydrophilic Polymer was able to operate with enhanced anti-fouling, keeping the membrane in operation for a longer period.

SIWW 2022

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In Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2022, Firmbase and its strategic partners showcased its Super Hydrophilic Polymer (SHP) and its Super Hydrophilic Membrane Technology. SHP drew much interest from membrane producers looking for hydrophilic additives that have better anti-fouling and non-leaching capabilities.

Membrane Scale-up 2021

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In September 2021, Firmbase with its strategic partner Environmental and Water Technology Centre of Innovation (EWTCOI*), successfully scaled up its Super Hydrophilic Membrane Technology for PVDF Hollow Fibre Ultrafiltration Membrane. It demonstrated that Firmbase’s Super Hydrophilic Polymer (SHP) could be incorporated into existing membrane matrix at industrial scale and enhanced the membrane’s anti-fouling performance.

*Environmental and Water Technology Centre of Innovation is now named Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CfES), a Singapore Government hub for driving industry partnership in developing green solutions and fostering talent development for a sustainable future.

SWA Forum 2020

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In August 2020, Firmbase shared its super hydrophilic membrane technology development journey at the SWA-EWTCOI forum. In the presentation, Firmbase shared its learning and experience in collaborating with third parties on technology development.

SG MEM 2019

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In January 2019, Firmbase became one of the first Industry Member to the Singapore Membrane Consortium, SG MEM, a platform to showcase Singapore’s unique ecosystem for membrane technology, and to leverage the same towards developing mutually beneficial collaborations with industrial partners.

Press July 2019

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In July 2019, the Singapore press The Straits Times published the journey of Firmbase and its collaborator Environmental and Water Technology Centre of Innovation (EWTCOI*) in developing the Super Hydrophilic Membrane technology, a membrane anti-fouling enhancing capability using Firmbase’s Super Hydrophilic Polymer (SHP).

*Environmental and Water Technology Centre of Innovation is now named Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CfES), a Singapore Government hub for driving industry partnership in developing green solutions and fostering talent development for a sustainable future.