Toner made from soy and corn biomass. This toner uses polyester, polyamide, and polyurethane resins made from soy oil, protein, and carbohydrates extracted from corn. Conventional petroleum-based toners that use synthetic resins (such as styrene acrylates and styrene butadiene) are challenging to remove from papers during recycling. While toners that facilitate the de-inking process have been developed, they are much more expensive than traditional toners. Contrarily, these soy and corn-based toners have a more competitive price. The production of this novel toner emits less CO2 and requires less energy input. Thus, this product reduces the emission of greenhouse gases and facilitates recycling.
EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge: 2008 Greener Synthetic Pathways Award
