Ulysses project succeeds in renewable polyamide

The RadiciGroup, headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, led the Ulysses research project, which demonstrated the industrial production of polyamides from adipic acid obtained from renewable feedstocks, including waste oils and by-products of the petroleum industry.
Feasibility
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The project cost 6.
2 million euros, including 1.
7 million euros from Piedmont
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The project, in collaboration with research centres and universities, was launched in March 2018 with the establishment of a complete demonstration plant
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Stefano Alini, CEO of Radici InNova, said: “Firstly, waste oil becomes the raw material for the production of adipic acid, which in turn becomes the base material for the production of polyamide polymers, which are key components for the manufacture of components
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, these components are fully or partially recycled at the end of their useful life
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In this way, the circular economy cycle is completed, meeting the needs of a growing number of customers, especially those in the fashion industry, which are very sensitive to the environmental impact of their products and textile industry customers
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These customers require the development of new materials that also meet national and EU level sustainability targets, such as the 2030 Agenda and the European Green Deal Strategy
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This is fully in line with RadiciGroup 's sustainability goals A development plan in which careful use of raw materials and resources is critical
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