Syensqo develops recycling technology for circular sulfone polymers

The new technology builds on Syensqo’s sustainable ECHO sulfone polymers portfolio and relies on proprietary chemical recycling processes to break down formulated polyarylethersulfone (PAES) content in post-industrial production scrap (PIR) and post-consumer parts (PCR) into monomer feedstock for reuse in new polymer products. The purified monomers can be incorporated infinitely into Udel^® PSU, Radel^® PPSU, or Veradel^® PESU as well as other thermoplastics or even epoxy resin formulations without loss of performance.

Floryan De Campo, Vice President of Life Solutions at Syensqo Specialty Polymers, said: “By enabling the recycling of sulfone polymers from both production scrap and end-of-life products, such developments can help reduce carbon footprint and increase recycled content in a wide range of applications, from hemodialysis and water filtration to aerospace.”

By developing the transition to circularity within the PAES sector and engaging partners across the entire value chain, including collection, sorting, and end-use, Syensqo is strengthening its role in life solution markets and welcomes the collaboration and support of the community in this endeavour.

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