Climate change, raw material scarcity as well as regulatory and consumer pressure are key drivers for replacing fossil-based materials with new renewable solutions.

To address these needs UPM has developed revolutionary, renewable functional filler systems for light­weight applications. The new fillers feature diverse additional performance benefits like significantly lower material density in combination with electrical insulating properties, highest level in purity and lack of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.  

Moreover, the functional fillers are demonstrably long-term biodegradable and do not cause additional negative impact to the nature.

If incorporated and dispersed into solid matrices like rubbers, thermoplastic elastomers and thermoplastics, their processability can be significantly improved and the polymer properties enhanced. The superior properties facilitate the transition towards a more sustainable future.