Solvay and Trillium to develop the supply chain for biobased acrylonitrile
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Solvay and Trillium Renewable Chemicals have signed a letter of intent to develop the supply chain for biobased acrylonitrile (bio-ACN).
Press release: “Solvay to collaborate with Trillium on bio-based acrylonitrile for carbon fiber applications”, 12/12/2021.
Trillium will supply Solvay with bio-ACN from Trillium’s planned commercial asset, and Solvay will evaluate bio-ACN for carbon fiber manufacturing as part of its long-term commitment to developing sustainable solutions from bio-based or recycled sources. The aim of this partnership is to produce carbon fiber for use in various applications such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and consumer goods.
Acrylonitrile is a chemical intermediate typically made from petroleum-based feedstocks like propylene and is the primary raw material used in the production of carbon fiber. Trillium’s Bio-ACN process delivers acrylonitrile from plant-based feedstocks like glycerol with a lower carbon footprint.