EDITORIAL
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 !
2021 was full of advances for BlackCycle! Technological advances in the first place with more than 10 innovations along the value chain on the way, the submission of 34 deliverables, and the proof of several concepts along the entire value chain such as the end-of-life tyre deconstruction, the pyrolysis process optimisation, the refining of pyrolytic oil and the production of sustainable carbon black and plasticiser!
2021 was also full of distinctions for BlackCycle which was nominated for the Second Annual Recircle Awards which recognise the contribution of companies and individuals within the tyre manufacturing, retreading, and recycling industries towards the Circular Economy. BlackCycle was also selected for the Netexplo Change Prizes awarded by the Netexplo Observatory, which distinguish the large companies which innovate and transform in an exemplary way on the French territory.
2021 ended with the first workshop of BlackCycle held at the Michelin technological centre in Ladoux (France) with the presence of 120 international industrialists, academics, H2020 project coordinators, politicians and institutional representatives from 20 countries aiming to exchange and discuss about the deployment of circular economy initiatives in Europe.
We are confident that 2022 is going will path the way for the complete success of the BlackCycle project!
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SUCCESS STORY
1st BLACKCYCLE WORKSHOP : THE CONSORTIUM ANNOUNCES THE WORLD'S FIRST PRODUCTION OF SUSTAINABLE CARBON BLACKS!
After its first 18 months of existence, the consortium of the BlackCycle project welcomed on the 22nd of November 2021 at Michelin’s technology center at Ladoux (France), 120 international industry leaders, academics, H2020 project coordinators, politicians, and institutional representatives from 20 countries to exchange ideas and discuss the deployment of circular economy initiatives in Europe.
During the workshop, the BlackCycle consortium announced the world’s first production of sustainable carbon blacks (sCB) for tire applications on a conventional carbon black furnace reactor by using oils derived from an end-of-life tire pyrolysis process. This novel production of a sustainable material from end-of-life tyres represents a truly circular process.
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PARTNER FOCUS
ALIAPUR - FRANCE
Aliapur is the actor of reference for recycling end-of-life tyres. It is a company that was created in 2003 and its founding members, who have equal shares, are Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, and Pirelli. Our shareholders are also our first clients.
We operate as an eco-company and provide, on behalf of our 484 clients, a general interest mission that is defined and included in the French Environmental Code.
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27TH ETRA CONFERENCE ON TYRE RECYCLING – 20 TO 22 MARCH, 2022 – BRUSSELS
The three-day event will take place from Wednesday through to Friday 20th – 22nd March 2022 at the NH Collection Hotel, Grand Sablon, Brussels. The Conference is the culmination of a year-long series of ETRA-led and supported activities and events that focused on market development and expansion for a broad array of recycled tyre materials, products, and applications.
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TIRE TECHNOLOGY EXPO 2022 – APRIL 5-7 – HANNOVER
Now in its 22nd year, Tire Technology Expo is Europe’s most important tire manufacturing technology exhibition and conference.
With exhibits from many of the world’s most important suppliers to the tire manufacturing industry plus a major conference, workshop program and industry-leading awards dinner, Tire Technology Expo is a must-attend industry event.
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION SCIENCE: BIOMASS & MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE TO RNG, BIOFUELS & CHEMICALS - 19 TO 21 APRIL, 2022 - DENVER
tcbiomass focuses on the science of thermochemical conversion of biomass and municipal solid waste (MSW) to renewable gas (RNG), liquid fuels, and chemicals. This international event draws attendees from around the world, with past conferences including representatives from Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, and over 20 other countries.
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27TH NORTH AMERICAN CATALYSIS SOCIETY MEETING – MAY 22-27 – NEW YORK
The 27th meeting of the North American Catalysis Society, NAM27, is the first scientific event in the field of catalysis research and development in 2022. It will feature technological challenges, breakthrough discoveries, and state-of-the art academic and industrial research.
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DKT RC – JUNE 27-30 – NUREMBERG
Get up-to-date information in presentations from industry and science. They cover all subjects of rubber technology, from raw materials through processing and testing to future applications. A Tyre Day, a Sustainability Day, and a Future Mobility Day give you insight into these three hot topics with presentations and discussions.
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9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING FOR WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORISATION – JUNE 27-30 – COPENHAGEN
17 years highlighting Research & Innovation in Waste and Biomass Valorisation towards Energy and Environmental Transitions.
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LATEST NEWS
RECIRCLE AWARDS 2022: BLACKCYCLE PROJECT IS NOMINATED IN THE « BEST TIRE RECYCLING RESEARCH PROJECT » CATEGORY!
The shortlist, selected from a preliminary list of candidates nominated by members of the public, was chosen by a 15-strong Nominations Committee, consisting of respected tyre industry journalists, trade association directors and independent consultants from around the world. BlackCycle has been selected in the « Best Tyre Recycling Research Project » category with 4 other projects.
David Wilson, Chairman of the Nominations Committee and Publisher of Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling professed himself to be delighted with the response from the market to this year’s nominations process.
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BLACKCYCLE GAVE A TALK DURING THE CONFERENCE ON « RECYCLING: WHAT R&D NEEDS FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND DESIRABLE CITY? »
BlackCycle was invited to give a talk during the conference on Recycling: what R&D needs for a sustainable and desirable city?
the 2nd of December at the French National Institute for Applied Sciences of Lyon.
Organised by the French national association for Research & Technology, the French National Institute for Applied Sciences of Lyon (INSA) and the cluster Indura, the conference focused on the recycling to manage our production and consumption methods more responsibly. This key issue of ecological transition calls for new knowledge and skills in a wide variety of fields: materials, technologies, economic models, land management, legal rules and norms, cooperation strategies, behaviours, and representations, etc.
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION: CARBON BLACK FROM TIRE-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OIL – ORION
1.6 billion new tires are sold globally each year, representing more than 26 million tons of material, and just as many fall into the category of end-of-life tyres (ELT) providing a large and partially tapped potential for material recovery. According to a recent report by the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) some 95% of Europe‘s end-of-life tires were collected and treated for material recycling and energy recovery during 2019.
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DISCOVER THE FIRST BLACKCYCLE VIDEO
The BlackCycle consortium is also proud to announce the official launch of the first video of the project. This first video created in collaboration with the communication agency AWAM located in Bordeaux, presents the goal, the objectives, and the partners of BlackCycle.
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www.blackcycle-project.eu
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