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PLACYCLE

Catalyst-Driven Depolymerization Technology for High-Quality Recycled Feedstocks

Specialization

Plastic Waste Recycling
Catalytic Depolymerization
Recycled Polycarbonate

Keywords

PLACYCLE
r-BPA
Polycarbonate Recycling

PLACYCLE regenerates waste plastics into high-quality recycled feedstocks using proprietary depolymerization catalyst technology.
The company focuses on polycarbonate, PC, a high-value engineering plastic widely used in automobiles, electronics, medical products, and industrial materials.
Through catalytic depolymerization, waste PC can be converted into r-BPA, recycled Bisphenol A, which can then be re-polymerized into recycled polycarbonate, r-PC.
PLACYCLE aims to build a closed-loop recycling value chain for PC by supplying high-purity recycled monomers to existing downstream polymerization processes.

(1) Owned Technology

Proprietary catalytic depolymerization technology for PC recycling.
Neutral-condition PC depolymerization process operating under mild, non-alkaline conditions.
High-purity r-BPA recovery and purification process.
Catalyst recovery and solvent recovery process.
PCR-PC recycling technology applicable to ELV headlamps and PC/ABS waste.
Pilot-scale crude r-BPA production technology using a 100L reactor.

(2) Applied Products

r-BPA, Recycled Bisphenol A
- Key monomer used in polycarbonate and epoxy resin production.
- Chemically identical to petroleum-based virgin BPA.
- Applicable to existing downstream polymerization processes without additional customer CAPEX.
r-PC Value Chain
- Closed-loop PC recycling model from PC collection to chemical recycling, PC resin production, and end-user application.
PCR-PC Recycling Solution
- Recycled feedstock solution for automotive and electronics sectors, including ELV headlamps and PC/ABS waste streams.

(1) Problem Definition / Development Background

The EU ELVR regulation requires recycled plastics in new vehicles, with minimum 15% by 2032 and 25% by 2037.
However, actual use of PCR-based recycled plastics in automobiles remains extremely low.
Existing mechanical recycling has limits in quality control, performance consistency, and repeated recycling cycles.
Pyrolysis-based chemical recycling is energy-intensive and costly, while bio-based plastics are not PCR-based.

(2) Value Proposition / Solution

PLACYCLE provides a PC-to-PC recycling route that converts waste PC back into high-quality r-BPA.
The technology helps automotive and electronics companies secure PCR-based recycled engineering plastics.
The process is designed to reduce purification complexity compared with conventional alkaline depolymerization methods.
PLACYCLE supports circular material sourcing for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers facing ELVR and recycled-content requirements.

Neutral Depolymerization: Operates under mild conditions below 90°C and non-alkaline pH 6–7 conditions.
High Purity: Crude r-BPA after depolymerization reaches approximately 99.81% LC purity, with purified r-BPA reaching approximately 99.93%.
Simplified Process: Reduces the need for neutralization and multiple purification steps common in alkaline processes.
Pilot Verification: Produces crude r-BPA at pilot scale using a 100L reactor.
PCR Extension: Demonstrated r-BPA extraction from ELV headlamps and waste TV panel PC/ABS at lab scale.
Customer Fit: r-BPA can be applied directly to existing polycarbonate and epoxy resin production processes.

Specialized company in plastic waste treatment and recycled feedstock production.
Built around proprietary depolymerization catalyst technology.
Team includes chemistry, catalyst, process development, mechanical engineering, and commercialization experts.
Holds technology related to biodegradable composite resin, spherical buoy composition, hybrid carbon material manufacturing, and additional patents.
Conducting PoC discussions with possible customers in PC manufacturing, epoxy manufacturing, and PC/ABS feedstock commercialization.
Targeting r-BPA supply for recycled polycarbonate and epoxy resin markets.

(1) PoC Progress

r-BPA quality has been validated from PIR-PC and PCR-PC sources.
Purified r-BPA specifications were verified with Kumho P&B.
Discussions are underway regarding PC/ABS collection, separation, and commercialization from home appliance waste streams.
Customer PoC is focused on r-BPA production from composite-material PC, cost competitiveness versus pyrolysis-derived feedstocks, and quantified carbon reduction.

(2) Global Expansion

PLACYCLE targets the global polycarbonate recycling market, especially automotive recycled PC demand driven by ELVR.
The company plans to scale from pilot operation to demo plant and commercialization.
Roadmap includes pilot operation in 2026, demo plant build-up and operation from 2027–2028, and commercial plant operation from 2029–2030.
Business model includes technology licensing, r-BPA production and supply, and carbon credit revenue.