A Revolutionary Polymer Recycling Technology
How Nouryon’s Technology Works
The production of everyday items involves various methods, each of which necessitates polymers with specific melt properties. When these items reach the end of their life, they become part of a mix of plastic waste destined for recycling. Traditionally, the diverse melt properties of these polymers have posed significant challenges.
Alain Rynwalt, Senior Vice President, Performance Materials at Nouryon, explains, “The variety in polymer melt properties has long been a barrier, limiting their reuse in different production processes. This is where our new innovative technology truly excels. By precisely tuning the melt properties of recycled plastics, our technology can match the requirements of various end uses. This breakthrough means that more recycled plastic can be used to create new products without compromising on quality, regardless of the production process involved.”
Our technology is seamlessly integrated at the extrusion step, the final phase of the mechanical recycling process. Activated by heat, our product decomposes to generate reactive radicals, which effectively modify the recycled material. What's remarkable is that this technology leaves only trace amounts in the final recycled material, measured in parts per million (ppm). This feature enables manufacturers to confidently claim 100% recycled content.
