NO HARMFUL EMISSIONS
NO WASTE
Newly developed cutting edge pyrolysis technology at low pressure, the TRIFOL process has zero emission, no residue and contributes a ~30% reduction in GHG.
No oxygen, no flame, no emissions!
INTRODUCTION
Polyolefin polymer is
introduced into a thermal
reaction zone of a vacuum
Polyrolysis reactor
HEATING
temperature is set at ~500 °C
to 750 °C, to form a thermal
decomposition product
which comprises a major
portion by weight of a
C20 to C60 wax
fraction
PRODUCT SEPARATION
via condensation and distillation into high value end waxes, naphtha, fuels and block building chemicals for the refinery and petrochemical industry
A UNIQUE FORM OF
PYROLYSIS
Pyrolysis is a promising method for converting recycled plastic waste into chemicals and smaller chain hydrocarbons. It is considered the most economical option today for plastic disposal.
The Chemicals generated using TRIFOL´s patented technology focus on waxes, naphtha and pyrolysis oil, promoting circular economy and reduction of carbon and plastic footprint.
LET´S TALK ABOUT
PLASTICS
The growth of plastics production since 1950
has significantly outpaced any other manufactured material.
Yet the same properties that make plastics so versatile – durability and resistance to degradation – also make them difficult or impossible for nature to assimilate.
In January 2018, the EU launched the first Europe-wide strategy for waste plastics Link.
The EU strategy is not to reduce the production of plastics, but to focus on collecting, sorting and recycling of plastic waste to create a circular economy.
TRIFOL´s patented technology can process polyethylene (HD, LD, LLD), polypropylene film (PP) and Poly Styrene (PS).
TRIFOL procures directly and indirectly from industrial and commercial sources
.
High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
e.g. freezer and shopping bags, food and drink storage, pipes, insulation
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
e.g. agricultural/mulch film, trays, containers, bubble wrap
Polypropylene (PP)
e.g. microwave plastic, candy, snack and food wraps, straws, sterile wrap used in medical applications
TRIFOL PRODUCTS
WAX
Wax applications include: candles, textiles, paints, packaging, electronics, inks and coatings, rubber, pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics The wax market is worth $8.1bn and growing at 4.6% p.a (Inkwood) Wax is traditionally a by-product of Group I Lubricant production from crude oil, which are now being displaced in the market by higher-performing synthetic lubricants. Significant crude‐based lubricant capacity continues to be removed from the western markets (US + EUR) directly removing paraffin wax supply (accounts for ~70% of all waxes) US annual demand is circa 1.4m tonnes which is serviced 40-45% by imports (majority from China). Similar situation in Europe as older Group I lubricant-oriented facilities close down TRIFOL´s customers include the wax blenders and formulators who blend waxes tailored to multiple end-market applications
LUBRICANT
TRIFOL waxes can be used as a raw material for synthetic lubricants base oils where there is a significant global trend towards high-performance synthetic lubricants Synthetic lubricants provide superior mechanical and chemical properties therefore lesser engine wear and tear, superior fuel efficiency and environmental performance According to industry experts, demand for synthetic lubricants exceeds 10% per annum and is in a significant short-supply position Demand-driven by OEM first-fill and warranty validity require synthetic lubricant for mass market vehicles (e.g. Toyota, Honda, Fiat, Mercedes) Synthetic lubricants from recycled plastic provide higher quality, stability and performance than mineral-only lubricants BP estimate that the global car fleet will double to 1.8 billion by 2035, driving demand for synthetic lubricants as there are further demands for fuel efficiency and lower emissions in combustion engine vehicles TRIFOL´s customers include the major lubricant producers
FUEL BY-PRODUCTS
TRIFOL will generate liquids such as naphtha and diesel as by‐products of its process. The Naptha is a suitable raw material for a steam cracker to remake plastic monomers Ethylene and Propylene, fully closing the loop on plastic recycling.
USES OF INDUSTRIAL WAX
A HUGE GLOBAL MARKET OPPORTUNITY
The industrial wax market was worth USD 7.3 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0 percent to USD 8.9 billion by 2025.
From Cosmetics to Pharma Industry, Grafting in Agriculture to Food Packing Industry, Candles to PVC Polymers, Textiles to Food Preservatives, Wood to Tyre and Rubber Industry, Wax is used in many ways.
