Dongkuk Coated Metal’s biodegradable film for color-coated steel sheets (Courtesy of Dongkuk CM) Dongkuk Coated Metal Co. (Dongkuk CM), the cold-rolled steel unit of South Korean steel conglomerate Dongkuk Holdings Co., on Friday unveiled the world’s first biodegradable film for color-coated steel sheets.
Dongkuk CM said it developed the technology after joint research with KB Chem Co., a South Korean company specializing in film coating, for about one year.
Microorganisms in the biodegradable film naturally decompose the eco-friendly product at room temperature, Dongkuk CM said.
Users can adjust the decomposition period from a minimum of six months to a maximum of five years to suit the purpose of color-coated steel plates by adjusting microorganism content, according to the company.
The company is also considering supplying the color-coated steel sheets with the biodegradable film to LG Electronics Inc. for the global home appliance giant’s clothes dryers after production verification testing this month.
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