The Germany-based Nova Institut says polyethylene and polypropylene made using CO2 as a feedstock will be on the market within the next 5-10 years.
Nova spokesperson Dr Fabrizio Sibilla says the process will provide a number of environmental benefits, which is why several countries are researching using CO2 as a feedstock, notably Australia, China and the US.
… Full Text: www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/headlines2.html?cat=1&id=1768
Tags: methane, ethylene, propylene, polyurethanes, polycarbonate, hydrogen
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European Plastics News, 2012-08-02.
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Bayer AG
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Evonik Industries AG
nova-Institut GmbH
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