Breakthrough in chemical recycling of polystyrene

Published 09/04/2019 | By Cihangir Türkkani

A lab-scale quantity of general purpose polystyrene produced from 100% recycled styrene monomer by Ineos Styrolution in Antwerp signals a game changer in polystyrene production. The material is the result of experimental polystyrene production runs with styrene monomer feedstock produced from depolymerisation of styrenic plastic. The tests – done in cooperation with commercial partners and universities – resulted in the production of virgin material with the same product properties as polystyrene produced from new styrene monomers.