SMS and KMUTNB Signed MOU Agreement, Developing Bioplastic Innovation

SMS Corporation and King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) agreed to build cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Bioplastic development from Tapioca innovation. The MOU signing took place at the Science & Technology Research Institute on December 14th.

The MOU was signed by Dr. Werawat Lertwanawatana, CEO of SMS, and other preeminent officers from both SMS and KMUTNB withnessed.The purpose of this MOU is to encourage and cooperate on research and development of Bioplastic from tapioca innovation by establishing Thermoplastic Starch Excellent Center at KMUTNB. This center is aimed to develop and add value to tapioca production ,which is one of the economic crops of Thailand, into bioplastic products with competitive properties and cost effectiveness.

This MOU coverage is focused on the practical use of bioplastic, actual Bio-Circular-Green economy achievement.
SMS Corporation, as a global leader of modified tapioca starch manufacturer, intendedly innovate to add value to tapioca products for adaptable use in various industries including bioplastic industry.

SMS has innovated the sustainable raw materials ‘TAPIOPLAST®’ – Thailand’s first functional bioplastic resin derived from natural cassava, that can be used to produce bio garbage bags, shopping bags, straws, and mulch film for cultivation. Products made from TAPIOPLAST® will be naturally degradable within 3 months without leaving microplastic or residue in the environment.

The agreement was set to continue building positive moves in the bioplastic industry of Thailand, and cooperate to bring innovation to drive a sustainable environment.