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Zeon and Microwave Chemical to Begin Demonstration in a Project for Applying Microwave Processing to Elastomer Manufacturing toward Achieving Carbon NeutralityDemonstration Agreement • August 30th, 2023
The combustion of fossil fuels serves as the primary power source in the manufacture of elastomers and other chemical products. Process electrification using renewable energy sources is therefore required as a carbon neutrality initiative of the chemical industry. However, electrification without changing the conventional manufacturing process is not economically feasible. Against this backdrop, Zeon and Microwave Chemical discovered that the application of microwave processing, which can transfer energy directly to the target material, has the potential not only to clear that economic challenge but also to improve productivity. In this project, the two companies are aiming to electrify the power source for elastomer manufacturing by applying microwave technology to a part of the process and also to innovate the manufacturing process.
