New Uses
The soybean checkoff works with a number of industrial users to incorporate soy into their enterprises whenever viable opportunities exist. The high costs and environmental consequences of petroleum have made soy products even more appealing.
Current new uses for soy include plastics, lubricants, coatings, printing inks, adhesives and solvents. Ford Motor Co. currently researches soy-based plastics, and they may be incorporated into automobile interiors in the near future. Furthermore, the federal government purchases more than $250 billion in goods and services each year, and its preference for biobased products will help drive the inclusion of soy-based products in those purchases.
More information about soy new uses can be found on the United Soybean Board’s Soy New Uses website.
News on New Uses
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Soy adds Bar & Chain oil to produce development lineup
Soybean checkoff proves success with another industrial product, this time with a chainsaw bar and chain oil.
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Firefighting goes PFAS free thanks to SoyFoam™
New soybean checkoff-funded project earns gold GreenScreen certification; innovating the future of protecting firefighters.
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Soybean hulls facilitate next-gen battery function
University of Kansas mechanical engineer, Dr. Lin Liu researches lithium-sulfur batteries to solve the degradation issues with current lithium-ion batteries.