Borregaard has run different tests demonstrating the advantages of using BioKeram and our other biopolymers for tile manufacturing. These tests have been carried out both at our in-house ceramic lab and at external institutes.
Case study: Borregaard biopolymers increase tile strength
These studies show that:
- Our additives increase the green and dry Modulus of Rupture (MOR) in all formulations tested.
- The increase in MOR is almost linear with dosage.
- Borregaard's lignin-based biopolymers outperform other lignin products, particularly related to the rheology effect.
- Some biopolymers significantly increase the viscosity of the slurry and should be avoided. Only specifically formulated Borregaard biopolymers prevent this increase.