SYNOVA’s Post

In my previous position, we performed a technology landscape study in order to investigate different technology options that could be used to achieve plastic circularity in South Africa. Many technology options came up in the open literature and it was evident that a lot of R&D was happening in the pyrolysis space. Pyrolysis is a challenging technology to achieve plastic circularity due to the fact that it needs a relatively clean feed stock i.e. expensive (and limited) feedstock that then economically competes with mechanical recycling. Additionally, pyrolysis oil needs to be further cracked in a naphtha cracker in order to obtain the monomer building blocks for polymer re-synthesis. The naphtha cracker makes the economics challenging for green field installations as well as resulted in a complicated process flowsheet for brown field installations. During the landscape study, the technology proposed by Synova Tech, did not feature. Upon further analysis, I do however see that it proposes an elegant solution to achieve plastic circularity and hits the sweet spot between pyrolysis and gasification. Using a unique reactor configuration and gas clean-up process, the Synova cracking technology can process a wide variety of waste (unlike pyrolysis) and directly extract the valuable monomers from the waste without the need for a further cracking step as required by pyrolysis or synthesis step as required by high temperature gasification. I’m interested in Synova’s technology development and the role that it can play in achieving plastic circularity and will be watching with anticipation.

📣Scientists have created a new way to make #recyclable plastics through the combination of #CO2 and lignin into a low-cost renewable replacement for petroleum-based polymers for a range of products including #textiles📣 The new material is said to be fully degradable at the end of its life without producing #microplastics and potentially hazardous substances. https://lnkd.in/eJNYW7Si

The #chemicalindustry must ‘defossilize’ to reduce carbon emissions, according to a report published recently by The Royal Society. But first, let's understand the difference between decarbonization and defossilization... In the context of the chemical industry, decarbonization refers to reducing emissions through measures such as #electrification and improved efficiency of energy-intensive emissions. The chemical sector, however, cannot fully decarbonize, as it requires carbon as an essential element to produce chemicals. #Defossilisation refers to replacing fossil-derived feedstocks with alternative, non-fossil sources of carbon. The newly published policy briefing explores the potential to replace #fossil feedstocks used in making #chemicals with alternative carbon sources. The alternative feedstocks explored in this briefing are: - #biomass, - #plasticwaste, and - carbon dioxide (#CO2 ). These can act as sources of carbon required for primary chemical building blocks, further intermediate chemicals, and ultimately downstream consumer products. These alternative starting materials have the potential to reduce the chemical industry’s #greenhousegas emissions. In this video, the lead author of the report and chair of the working group, Professor Graham Hutchings gives a brief but succinct explanation as to why we need to defossilize our chemicals: https://lnkd.in/g6WZW7BC #netzero2050 #circulareconomy #plastics #recycling #ccu #renewables #sustainability

♻️Revolutionising recycling and reducing crude oil demand Pyrolysis oil, produced through the chemical recycling process of pyrolysis, is set to fundamentally reshape the waste management, chemical, fuel and plastic industries, according to Mark Victory, Senior Editor of Recycling at ICIS. 🔗Read more in #NewEnergyWorld, the magazine of the #EnergyInstitute: https://ow.ly/8ILa50SSL4N

Revolutionizing Emission Compliance and Solvent Recovery with Sunresin!🌱 In the industrial world, managing emissions and recovering solvents are crucial for both environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. Sunresin is at the forefront of providing innovative solutions for these challenges, ensuring industries meet emission compliances while also recovering valuable solvents. Our advanced resin adsorption technology is designed to treat a wide range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), from alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons to low-carbon alcohols and esters. By utilizing macroporous polymer adsorption resins, we achieve highly selective adsorption, ensuring over 99.5% removal rate for non-polar and weakly polar VOCs.📈 What sets Sunresin's technology apart? ✅Flexibility: Tailored to various industries and systems, ensuring compliance with emission requirements. ✅Durability: Our resins withstand over 2000 regeneration cycles, providing a long-lasting solution. ✅Purity: The synthetic styrene structure eliminates metal impurities, preventing unwanted reactions. ✅Efficiency: Achieving emission compliance while also allowing for the recovery of solvents with recycling values. With over 100 projects across various industries, Sunresin has proven its capability to not only meet emission standards but also to add economic value through solvent recovery. 🔄 Discover more about our VOCs treatment solutions and how we can assist your industry in achieving emission compliance and solvent recovery on our website: https://lnkd.in/gfyYDnWh Ready to take a step towards a greener and more efficient future? Contact Sunresin today! #SunresinSolutions #EmissionCompliance #SolventRecovery #SustainableIndustry #VOCs #VOCsTreatment #volatileorganiccompounds

𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆. Thus, waste recycling, waste prevention, and safe disposal are becoming more critical than ever. Declaration analysis is essential to recycle or dispose of waste products properly. We have hosted many webinars to gain insights into helpful lab analysis solutions for waste recovery in the past few months. Now, all webinars are available as an on-demand solution. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻? 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀 👇

Discover how chemical analysis is driving waste management of coal tar impacted bitumen, recycling of asphalt and the assessment of pavement ageing. Join QROS Ltd's upcoming webinar at 11:00am on 10 July, which will explore how the latest generation chemical analyser is being used to detect coal tar and how bitumen degradation can be assessed in the effective management or coal tar waste driven by bitumen. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eDbRZy9H Colin Green

𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬   In a world witnessing an expanding fleet and subsequent emissions surge, TECO Chemicals leads the charge for sustainable practices. We prioritize eco-friendly operations and innovative solutions, distinguishing us within the industry.   𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐡 - offering unparalleled efficiency, these non-carbonate alkalinity sources present as safe, cost-effective alternatives to traditional caustic soda. Leveraging our global reach, we aim to expedite the global availability of these underutilized treatment chemicals for sulphur neutralization and emission control worldwide.   For comprehensive insights into these groundbreaking endeavors, reach out to us at chemicals@teco.no. Collaborate with us to pursue sustainable transformations.   #marinechemicals #maritimeindustry #shipping #maritimeSG #sustainableshipping #marinetransformation #magnesiumhydroxide #sodaash

Silicone-modified biochar from waste black peanut shells effectively removes copper (II) from water. This low-cost, sustainable adsorbent offers high adsorption capacity and reusability. Its effectiveness is due to increased surface area and porosity, making it a promising solution for industrial wastewater treatment. #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture