CCU (carbon recycling) Technology Development
Based on C1 technology, we are engaged in the development of technologies and catalysts for producing polyester raw materials such as ethylene glycol and paraxylene from CO2, as well as their implementation in society. If realized, this groundbreaking technology—which enables the production of PET bottles and polyester from CO2—has garnered attention from various sectors.
Development of MEG (ethylene glycol) from CO2
HighChem is working on the social implementation of technology to produce ethylene glycol from CO2, based on the SEG® (Syngas to Ethylene Glycol) technology that the company has been developing for many years.
Development of PX (paraxylene) from CO2
A national project, selected by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization), is underway to replace conventional paraxylene, a raw material for polyester, with paraxylene derived from CO2. This project is being conducted jointly with Toyama University, Chiyoda Corporation, Nippon Steel Engineering Co., Ltd., Nippon Steel Corporation, and Mitsubishi Corporation. HighChem is responsible for catalyst development, catalyst scale-up, and commercialization studies.
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We are working on the practical application in society of high-molecular-weight PLA (polylactic acid), as well as jointly developing biomass resource utilization technologies in collaboration with Hokkaido University. Through these efforts, we aim to develop and promote the use of bio-based materials.
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Established a joint lab with Hokkaido University!Aiming for mass production of future plant-based PET bottles and fibers /article/event_hxh/
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