TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Recyclable Polyurethanes
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

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    The Department of Energy, through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is offering a collaboration opportunity to further develop a novel process for the chemical degradation of polyurethane plastics. This initiative aims to address the challenges associated with recycling polyurethanes, which currently have low recycling rates and economic viability due to difficulties in reprocessing. The LLNL researchers have developed a method utilizing functional alcohols that significantly enhances depolymerization efficiency, allowing for the complete breakdown of crosslinked polyurethane networks into liquid oligomers within 48 hours at ambient temperature, with potential applications in polyurethane recycling and 3D printing. Interested companies are encouraged to submit a statement of interest, including their corporate expertise and contact information, to the Innovation and Partnerships Office at LLNL by email or written correspondence, with further details available on their website.

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    Jared Lynch
    (925) 422-6667
    lynch36@llnl.gov
    Charlotte Eng
    (925) 422-1905
    eng23@llnl.gov
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