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Sustainable plastic production using CO2 capture and utilization technology - Braskem & UIC

Objective/theme

Braskem has joined forces with the University of Illinois Chicago to develop a new route for producing ethylene, a raw material used to make thermoplastic resins.

Process & benefits

Braskem will bring its expertise in commercial feedstock and polymer production to assist in the scale-up of the technology.

Braskem will help validate the theoretical and experimental studies produced by the university.

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United States

Geography

2020-12-15

Innovation Date

University of Illinois Chicago

University Name

Assistant Professor Meenesh Singh - LinkedIn

Team Members

UIC - Know more


Industry

Sustainability domain

  • Pollution control

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher

Professions

Relevant for

  • Biochemical engineer
  • Production or process engineer
  • Biotech professional

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Environmental sciences
  • Renewable energy sciences