【Ten Years of Great Progress in Chemical Technology】045-2023: World’s first ton-scale industrial production of PEF polyester as a new material was successfully launched

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Ten years of rapid development in chemical processing equipment – praise for China’s prosperity and strength. This is just a starting point; more participation will make things even more lively. HaiChuan becomes even better with you all; we welcome everyone to engage more in discussions on this forum. Happy May Day! A safe and prosperous Red May ********************************************* Recently, Zhongke Guosheng and Kaipu Qixin Materials signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Wan Kai New Materials’ Haining facility, a listed company, regarding the development of industrial-scale technologies for furan-based bio-polyester materials, the establishment of an ecological framework for such materials, and joint marketing efforts. KaiPuChi New Materials is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WanKai New Materials. It focuses on the research, development, production, and sales of new materials such as bio-based materials, engineering plastics, and synthetic resins, and possesses advanced polymerization production technologies as well as comprehensive production and testing equipment. Under the agreement, the two parties will work together to leverage their respective strengths, focusing on three key areas, in order to advance the industrialization and commercial application of furan-based bio-polyester materials and create greater commercial value. This PEF pilot production is the world’s first industrial-scale project for the synthesis of polyethylene terephthalate furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (PEF) on a thousand-ton scale. PEF will be used to carry out tests in various end-use applications; as a bio-based functional polyester material with excellent properties, it can be applied in fields such as food and beverage packaging and medical supplies, where high requirements exist regarding barrier properties and heat resistance. The successful launch of this production facility will mark a milestone in the development of furan-based bio-materials. In recent years, with the advancement of efforts to achieve carbon neutrality and the introduction of **relevant policies, the development of bio-based materials has become an unstoppable trend. How furan-based bio-materials can overcome technical barriers to achieve large-scale production and find applications in various market sectors is an issue that needs to be addressed urgently for their long-term development. Against this backdrop, Zhongke Guosheng, in collaboration with Kaipu Qixin Materials, has taken the lead in breaking down the boundaries of the industrial chain in order to explore new opportunities for market development together. Zhang Yu, president of Zhongke Guosheng, believes that this cooperation between the two parties is not only inevitable due to new trends but also a new choice made by all parties as they actively explore future prospects. Zhongke Guosheng has developed technologies covering the entire industrial chain for furan-based bio-materials, and it boasts nearly 20 years of experience in the field of catalysis and industrialization of bio-based new materials. Its original continuous production processes, along with the use of AI and high-throughput screening, give the company a decisive advantage in the field of furan-based bio-materials, enabling it to achieve outstanding results in this industry. Both parties will focus on their respective areas of expertise and work together to promote the market application of furan-based bio-based polyester materials, thereby creating value for the industry. Lü Enjun, general manager of Capechi New Materials, said that this partnership is not only a technical collaboration but also a partnership based on shared principles. In advancing the development of the green environmental protection industry, it is necessary for all parties to work together, explore jointly, and innovate together in order to truly achieve sustainable development in this sector. Under the framework of this agreement, by jointly exploring new technologies and implementing new concepts, the two parties will surely create a new landscape in the field of bio-based materials, contributing even more to the high-quality development of China’s new materials industry. This is a crucial period for the rapid development of bio-based materials. Zhongke Guosheng has clearly outlined a roadmap for the advancement of furan-based bio-based materials. Going forward, it will continue to leverage its strengths by focusing on the development of HMF and its downstream derivatives, while also accumulating more high-value key raw materials in order to serve a wider range of applications and achieve mutual benefit for all parties involved.