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 (Taichung City, Taiwan) announces its collaboration with chemicals company  (Taipei) jointly advancing the development of recycled carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane (rCF/TPU) composite materials. Thermolysis highlighted some of these developments in the “#ourplasticsjourney@Taipei event” hosted by BASF Taiwan on Oct. 17.

The event focused on key topics such as reducing CO₂ emissions (CO₂e reduction), enhancing design flexibility and achieving zero waste through sustainable material solutions. As a participant, Thermolysis showcased its materials and future development directions to major domestic brands, highlighting the potential of collaboration in various industries.

BASF Taiwan presented several rCF/TPU composite materials developed through the combination of its high-toughness TPU with Thermolysis’ rCF and processing technology. These materials included rCF/TPU nonwoven fabrics, injection pellets and sheets. During the event, BASF Taiwan noted that while traditional TPU materials are known for their versatility, the combination of these material innovations “significantly enhances the material’s strength without compromising its flexibility … offering diverse processing methods, meeting the needs of various product applications, with a significant advantage in the sports shoe industry.”

Moving forward, BASF and Thermolysis will continue to develop more sustainable and low-carbon solutions.