In the tire industry, the quest for sustainable materials isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessity. Goodyear, a global tire manufacturing leader, and Visolis, a trailblazer in sustainable technology, have teamed up to produce isoprene by upcycling biobased materials. This initiative is backed by a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant awarded to Visolis. Isoprene, crucial for certain synthetic rubbers, is conventionally derived as a by-product of crude oil refining. Through polymerization, isoprene units form polyisoprene, a foundational material for tire production. This collaboration aims to tap into Visolis’ tech prowess to produce top-tier isoprene from lignocellulosic feedstocks, essentially non-edible … Continue reading Goodyear and Visolis Set to Transform Isoprene Production with Upcycling Techniques