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A Complete Transformation Path for C-C backboned plastic wastes to high-value Chemicals and materials

Our Project Objectives

DEVELOP

new catalysts for the deconstruction of polyethylene (PE) to enable the production of value-added, biologically utilizable chemicals at reduced costs.

ENGINEER

enzymes and microbial cell systems that can produce value-added biochemicals for use in the chemical industry from biologically utilizable chemicals.

CONSTRUCT

engineered non-pathogenic yeast systems that can transform biologically utilizable chemicals into value-added biochemicals for use in the chemical industry.

DEFINE

efficient chemical routes and develop catalysts to convert value-added biochemicals into new breakthrough, biodegradable polyesters for various applications.

CREATE

a completely novel, biobased polyester that has similar or better properties as polyethylen, but is fully biodegradable, and recyclable.

DEMONSTRATE

the improved environmental and economic performances of the value-added chemicals and alternative polyesters developed in the project and achieve zero-waste management.

BOOST

the awareness on the project outcomes through communication and dissemination activities and engage main actors of the value chain as well as young professionals and early career investigators.

Project Summary

ACTPAC - A Complete Transformation PAth for C-C backboned plastic wastes to high-value Chemicals and materials.

ACTPAC aims to develop new chemico-/biological pathways and catalysts to degrade polyethylene (PE) into multiple catalogues of value-added chemicals (alkanes and monomers) that can be used for various industrial applications. Furthermore, ACTPAC will add to the product pool of polyesters by creating new biodegradable, and fully recyclable polyesters having similar or even better mechanical and composable performances compared to PE. Through the establishment of the most profitable upcycling scenario for ZERO-waste management and by mitigating plastic pollution, the project will have a significant, positive impact on the environment, biodiversity and the ecosystem’s balance and will contribute to the restoration of water, sea, and soil.

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