The development of polymers with differential features that have CO2 in their chemical structure, e.g. polycarbonate polyol. Through NEOSPOL, Repsol has developed a new technology to synthesize a new type of polyol with CO2, replacing the expensive fossil resource (propylene oxide). The specific objectives achieved with the project are, among others: i) Reduction emissions of greenhouse gases while maintaining or even improving some of the product properties, ii) Reduction of the carbon footprint of the process of synthesis of polymers, iii) Reduction of the voltaic organic compounds, iv) Increase biodegradability of the new products, v) Reduction of energyconsumption during polymer synthesis. The new polymeric can be used in different applications: packaging film and adhesives, foam block for the comfort market, applications of high CO2 content.

Poroject Lead: Repsol

Region: Europe

Country: Spain

City/Town: Madrid

Timeline Start - End: 2013-01-01 - 2017-01-01

Project Status: Completed

Project Budget: 1704999.0 €

Funding source: Ministerio de Economia Y Cempetitividad, CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnologico Industrial), eea grants

Website: http://www.repsol.com

Activities:

- CCU

CO2 Source: Refineries

CCU Tecnology Category: Utilization

Info On Utilization:

- Polymerization

End TRL: 7

CO2 capture/Utilization:

Production Volume: 20% CO2 in produced polyol

Product Categories:

- Chemicals

Specific Product(s): polycarbonate polyol