Solvay to Collaborate with Trillium on Bio- Based Acrylonitrile for Carbon Fiber Applications
New agreement with Trillium Renewable Chemicals will enable Solvay’s development of sustainable, bio-carbon fiber for use in various applications.
Solvay and Trillium Renewable Chemicals have signed a letter of intent to develop the supply chain for bio-
based acrylonitrile (bio-ACN). 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 recylcled 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-ACNTM process delivers
acrylonitrile from plant-based feedstocks like glycerol with a lower carbon footprint.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Trillium which aligns well with our Solvay One Planet commitment to more than double our revenue based on renewable or recycled materials by 2030,” comments Stephen Heinz,head of composite research & innovation, Solvay.
and are market leaders in bio-carbon fiber and sustainable development.”