Plastic Pyrolysis Technology: An Innovative Engine for the Global Circular Economy

Every year, over 400 million tons of plastic waste are generated globally, yet only 9% is recycled, with approximately 12% leaking into the environment. Mixed plastics, due to high sorting costs and poor recycled quality, remain a significant challenge. As global plastic production surges, traditional disposal methods like landfilling and incineration have proven inadequate to address the "white pollution" crisis. The emergence of plastic pyrolysis technology and its application in tackling this issue has unlocked new possibilities, positioning itself as an innovative engine for the global circular economy.

I. Plastic Pyrolysis Technology

Plastic pyrolysis technology decomposes high-molecular polymers into pyrolysis oil, solid fuels, and combustible gas through high-temperature, oxygen-free conditions. This approach not only addresses environmental pollution but also enables resource circularity, offering three core advantages:

1. Environmental Benefits:

• Avoids dioxin emissions from incineration and long-term land occupation by landfills.
• Significantly reduces carbon emissions. Studies show that processing 100,000 tons of plastic waste can cut CO2 emissions by 290,000 tons.
  2. Resource Regeneration:
• Pyrolysis oil replaces petroleum in producing chemical feedstocks or can be refined into naphtha for synthetic resin production, creating a "plastic-to-oil-to-plastic" closed-loop economy.
  3. Economic Sustainability:
• Processes low-value, mixed, or contaminated plastics (e.g., agricultural films, medical waste) that traditional mechanical recycling cannot handle, expanding waste plastic recovery boundaries, and reducing reliance on virgin resources.

II. Niutech’s Technological Breakthroughs and Global Impact

As a global leader in pyrolysis technology, Niutech has redefined industry standards for over 40 years with 110+ core patents.

1. Technological Advantages: Solving Global Challenges

Niutech’s industrial continuous pyrolysis systems overcome critical industry challenges:

• Precision Temperature Control & Efficient Heat Transfer: Optimized pyrolysis temperatures (below coking thresholds) and heat exchange efficiency ensure complete decomposition and equipment lifespans exceeding 10 years.
• Automation & Compliance: PLC/DCS systems enable full automation, with emissions meeting EU standards. Flue gas purification removes sulfur compounds, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants.
• Versatile Processing: Handles PP, PE, PS (single or mixed plastics), medical waste, oil sludge, and other complex organic wastes, achieving a 99.5% resource recovery rate.

2. Global Benchmark Projects: From Europe to Southeast Asia

Niutech’s technology operates across dozens of countries, demonstrating diverse applications:

• Denmark Project: Processes 20,000 tons of plastic waste annually. Pyrolysis oil supplied to BASF for new plastic production achieves "closed-loop recycling," serving as an EU chemical recycling model.
• Thailand Project: A decade-old 30,000-ton facility converts mixed plastics into diesel/gasoline fractions for enterprise vehicle fuel, proving long-term reliability.
• Medical Waste Treatment: A pioneering project in Henan, China, safely processes medical plastics (e.g., IV tubes) while producing fuel oil, filling a critical industry gap.

3. Driving the Future Under "Dual Carbon" Goals

With global carbon neutrality targets and EU carbon border taxes accelerating adoption, plastic pyrolysis is poised for exponential growth. As a Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed company and recipient of China’s National Science and Technology Progress Award, Niutech leverages four decades of expertise to set global benchmarks in continuous pyrolysis technology. From Denmark’s circular systems to Thailand’s commercial operations, Niutech’s solutions are reshaping global resource management.

Conclusion
Niutech’s success demonstrates that environmental technology is not merely a pollution-control tool but a catalyst for economic transformation. As policies evolve and innovations advance, pyrolysis technology holds the potential to convert millions of tons of "white pollution" into valuable resources annually. Committed to combating plastic pollution, Niutech continues to deliver resilient solutions for sustainable development, proving that waste is not an endpoint—it’s the beginning of a new resource cycle.