Polypropylene Carbonate (PPC)
Overview
Novomer’s polypropylene carbonate (PPC) is synthesized by combining propylene oxide and carbon dioxide together in the presence of a proprietary catalyst. PPC has been synthesized previously by other companies, but Novomer’s catalyst system has several advantages which enables low cost, high performance, and environmentally friendly commercial materials.
PPC Applications:
Novomer's Catalyst Advantages
- Moderate Conditions – The reaction occurs at moderate temperature and pressure, requiring little additional energy for synthesis.
- Manageable Reaction Times – Novomer’s catalyst is over 25 times more active than previous systems developed to synthesize PPC and results in manageable reaction times.
- Low Cost – The catalyst system does not use precious metals and requires simple organic chemistry which keeps the cost low.
- Tunable Molecular Structure – PPC can be made in precise molecular weight ranges, creating materials tailored for specific industrial applications.
“Novomer’s CO2-based materials can be cost-competitive with traditional petroleum-based materials without a cap and trade system or carbon tax. This is very unique in the industry and will speed the technologies commercialization.”