Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik, both based in Germany, have announced a strategic partnership to advance chemical recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste. The collaboration focuses on developing efficient depolymerization and purification technologies, integrated with repolymerization processes and scalable Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) business models.This joint effort aims to commercialize a cutting-edge PET recycling technology by the end of the decade, fostering a global network of development partners.
Oerlikon Barmag brings expertise in polymer processing for fibers and packaging, while Evonik contributes innovative catalytic processes to enhance recycling efficiency.The technology will allow seamless integration into existing PET production, handling contaminated and mixed PET waste that currently ends up in landfills or incinerators.
“Our new catalytic processes and chemical technologies will complement the current mechanical recycling approach enabling high recycled PET content from heavily contaminated and mixed PET waste that would otherwise be incinerated or landfilled,” said Max Preisenberger, head of Catalysts at Evonik.
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