Anellotech licenses a fluid‑bed thermal‑catalytic process that converts mixed plastic waste and non‑food biomass into basic aromatics (BTX) and light olefins in a single step, achieving up to 50% lower CO₂ emissions than traditional naphtha cracking. The technology includes integrated de‑halogenation, continuous catalyst regeneration, and optional bio‑feedstock pathways, enabling petrochemical and plastics producers to obtain low‑carbon feedstocks at scale.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Mixed plastic waste and non‑food biomass are largely sent to landfills or incinerated, creating environmental pollution and missing the opportunity to recover valuable chemical feedstocks. Conventional petrochemical processes for producing aromatics such as benzene, toluene, and xylene rely on naphtha cracking, which generates high CO₂ emissions.
Solution
Anellotech’s patented Plas‑TCat™ thermal‑catalytic process converts heterogeneous plastic waste and biomass directly into basic aromatics (BTX) and light olefins in a single fluid‑bed reactor. The technology incorporates de‑halogenation (De‑Hal®) and continuous catalyst regeneration to maintain high yields while protecting equipment. Produced BTX can replace virgin monomers in polymer manufacturing, reducing material costs and enabling a circular‑economy supply chain. The process achieves up to 50 % lower CO₂ emissions compared with traditional naphtha cracking, and is designed for scalable commercial deployment through licensing agreements. Anellotech also offers complementary Bio‑TCat and MinFree technologies for renewable chemical production from biomass.
Target Audience
Primary customers are petrochemical producers, plastics manufacturers, and chemical companies seeking low‑carbon feedstock solutions, as well as licensing partners such as engineering firms and integrated energy companies.
Features
- One‑step thermo‑catalytic pyrolysis in a fluid‑bed reactor that converts mixed plastics to BTX, ethylene, propylene, and paraffins
- Integrated De‑Hal® de‑halogenation to remove halogens and protect catalysts during plastic processing
- Continuous catalyst regeneration for sustained high conversion efficiency and lower operating costs
- Scalable design demonstrated at a 100 t/yr pilot plant, enabling commercial‑scale licensing
- Ability to process all major plastic types with predictable end‑product yields
- Optional Bio‑TCat pathway that converts wood and agricultural residues to BTX and renewable fuels
- MinFree® pre‑treatment reduces ash and mineral content in biomass feedstocks, improving catalyst life