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lgchemitopia — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:50:31 +0000

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lgchemitopia — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:50:48 +0000

Working in isolation is not our style; instead, we thrive as a team. Through collaborative brainstorming and discussions, we refine our solutions. Only when we work as a team, not by ourselves, can we jump over the hurdles. Countless ‘We’s have gathered to build up LG Chem, a company proud to have a diversity of teams. ‘We are One Team�?is a series where we meet different teams that form LG Chem and hear their journeys and the driving force of their work. Today, we interview the Color Development Team of LG Chem’s Engineering Materials Company. It’s a team that researches and realizes various colors we find in engineering materials. Who are the people that form the Color Development Team, and how do they work?

A color that reflects the feelings of its viewer

Hello! What is the main job of Engineering Materials Company?

Hi! Our main job is to develop colors of engineering plastics (EP) and respond to issues related to the colors of different EP materials. We are a team of 3 engineers who deal with color issues and colorant evaluations, and 1 designer who supports color development/approval, develops effect colors based on customer requests, and gives color suggestions to customers. Also, we have 1 representative who registers the developed color solutions on our system and transfers the real specimen, and 5 field engineers who actually develop the colors. Finally including our team manager, it’s 11 people working together.

I suppose you have to follow a series of steps to develop the colors.

Color development starts when our sales representative inputs a customer request on the color development inquiry system (Color.com). Based on this request, we examine the feasibility of the development. If there isn’t any issue, we select a colorant that can best realize the color with the material requested by our customer. We make the color solution, measure the amount of colorant, mix it with the material, and go through an extrusion and injection process. Once we get the specimen, we measure the data through our CCM (Computer Color Matching) device. After that, we cross-check with our naked-eyes that it does not have a defect and send the final version to our customer. Through a series of process from technology review, measurement of materials and colorants, mixing, extrusion and injection, CCM colorimetry, and naked-eye inspection, we finally complete the development of a new color.

What are the challenges of developing a color?

A color is more than just what we see from our eyes. It takes into consider what material is applied, condition of the material’s surface, and the feelings of its viewers. These things are a challenge of developing a new color. We make efforts such as preparing as diverse colorants as possible, objectifying the color through data on a CCM device to provide the optimal color that satisfies our customers’ needs.

Reproducing the sunset of Han River, the color of Seoul

I heard that your recent project was to develop and apply
the color of Seoul to Soban made of recycled plastics.

SkyCoral was selected as the �?024 color of Seoul.�?It’s a color extracted from the sunset of Han River sky. Our team was assigned with the project of applying SkyCoral to RE:SOBAN, for which we collaborated with Designer Ha Jihoon. Since RE:SOBAN is made of recycled plastics, it tends to have a slightly darker color than traditional plastics. Therefore, our greatest focus was on finding the colorant that can embody a color of high chroma, like the color of Seoul, in a recycled plastic material. Through a number of sample tests, we finally discovered the colorant we wanted, and proceeded with the development of the color of Seoul.

You had challenges during the procedure?

We could embody SkyCoral on the sides without a problem, but it wasn’t as visible on the front. If we raised the content of the special colorant to brighten the front color, the side color would be different from what we intended. For several times, our teammates gathered around for brainstorming, which gave us the idea to ‘add another fluorescent colorant.�?By adding an existing fluorescent colorant to the special colorant that we’d developed, we could successfully realize SkyCoral not just on the sides, but also on the front.

How did you feel when you saw RE:SOBAN SkyCoral edition?

It’s the most rewarding moment when the color we developed with much effort is applied to actual products. Our teammates were overjoyed to see RE:SOBAN tinted with our own color. We hope to see more products that involve color development, especially for LG Chem’s eco-friendly brand ‘LETZero.�?One day, customers will notice by just looking at the logo ‘LETZero�?that it’s an eco-friendly product developed by LG Chem. I’m positive that our team will play a crucial role in bringing this dream to life.

The source of teamwork, a culture that rejects sense of distance

What are the strengths of the color development team?

Each member of our team has a high sense of pride regarding the color development job. We believe that sales starts from color development. We’re a department that supports the company’s sales by developing colors, but unlike other supporting teams, our job involves direct communication with our customers when it comes to color approval. Being able to hear the customer’s voice and catch their needs definitely makes our team strong. Another strength is the teamwork. Our members come from various age groups and positions. Despite the differences in gender, age, and position, we don’t feel a sense of distance between each other, thanks to our team culture. At the end of each month, we hold a meeting to share important projects or results, and discuss things that require further improvement. Not only that, but we also use this opportunity to celebrate each other’s birthday or enjoy entertainments altogether. This close and friendly atmosphere owes to a culture of helping and leading each other at difficult times, even though we all have different professions like engineering, design, or development.

How did you create this culture?

First of all, our team manager approached us regardless of our position or age. When we experience challenges in our tasks, the manager notices first and asks ‘if we have any trouble,�?to give whatever support possible. Another Senior with long work and life experience also gives much care to us. Seeing this leadership, we learned to switch our eyes from not just doing our own works but to helping each other in what we can. We all face challenges at some point of our work, and we’ve overcome the difficulties by discussing the matters together and helping each other based on our different experiences.

The color development team of Engineering Materials Company paid tribute to the team atmosphere as their driving force. It was impressive to see their close, friendly teamwork. Hopefully, the team will create more diverse colors based on this strong bond. Please keep your support for a bright future of the color development team!

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LG화학 블로그지기 — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:50:03 +0000

Plastic recycling is an all-time hot issue. People make efforts to practice recycling in life, yet the world’s plastic recycling rate remains under 10% (as of 2019). According to OECD’s Global Plastic Outlook, only 9% out of all plastic wastes was recycled in 2019, and about 50% was sent to sanitation landfill. As a response, companies are taking the head to improve the plastic recycling rate. LG Chem is committed to resource recovery from waste plastics by producing PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) materials through mechanical recycling. For plastics that cannot be recycled by this method, we also apply our chemical recycling technology. And here is one person who brings all these efforts into his job. This man visits the garbage dump to look for waste plastics that are to become the raw material for chemical recycling. Today, we invite Specialist Kim Dong-hyun from LG Chem’s Recycle strategy team to hear his talk about chemical recycling.

Hello! Please introduce yourself.

Hello, I’m Specialist Kim Dong-hyun from LG Chem’s Sustainability Business Department, in specific, the Recycle Strategy Team. I’m in charge of Circular Recycling Supply Chain Management (CR SCM).

What does the Recycle Strategy Team do?

My team’s job is related to the construction of CR (Chemical Recycling) plants. We make sure that we have a stable supply of waste plastics that fit the spec required for use as a feed stock, and establish the Binding between raw material suppliers and LG Chem. We make business trips to different raw material suppliers and set up plans on how to produce raw materials that fit our required spec. We also deal with diverse tasks such as examining new raw materials besides waste plastics, for instance, ocean wastes.

What responsibility do you have, and what does your normal day look like?

Among many recycling companies, I work to discover manufacturers who can produce raw materials from waste plastics that fit the chemical recycling Spec required by LG Chem. Once found, I establish a Binding so that we can use their productions in LG Chem’s chemical recycling plants. To do this, I visit garbage dumps and recycling companies around the country to take various samples, and request analysis of those samples at a research center to confirm the results.

What exactly is chemical recycling?

To put it simply, chemical recycling is ‘an essential technology needed to utilize wastes as a resource.�?Could we recycle take-out containers that have food stains on them? The answer is, it’s impossible with mechanical recycling but possible with chemical recycling! The vinyl products that we use in everyday life can be an important resource for chemical recycling. This includes mostly PP and PE, and not just vinyl types but also solid types. Waste vinyl is usually a composite material that is hard to sort, and despite its high volume, it hardly weighs anything, which creates a nuisance for recycling companies. However, at LG Chem’s chemical recycling plants, we pyrolyze PP and PE to produce pyrolysis oil. This oil is then refined to a naphtha-like form. By investing the oil into LG Chem’s NCC plants, we can create various types of chemically-recycled plastics, and this is how LG Chem’s chemical recycling technology works. To put it easily, it’s a technology of breaking down plastics under high temperature/pressure and turning them into a raw material for new plastics. Compared to mechanical recycling, chemical recycling poses more technological difficulties and higher initial-investments. However, there is brighter prospect in terms of its marketability since it has no limitation in physical changes or the number of recycling. The global chemical recycling market, based on the amount of pyrolysis oil extracted from waste plastics, is expected to grow from 700,000 tons in 2020 to 3.3 million tons in 2030 by an average of over 17% every year. LG Chem is focusing our capabilities on securing the chemical recycling technology. Currently underway is the construction of a pyrolysis plant in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, Korea. Due to begin operation in 2024, the pyrolysis plant is expected to become a central basis for establishing the plastic circular economy by producing Circular-Balanced products through chemical recycling.

Share with us an episode of visiting the fields.

Roaming around the garbage dumps all day long, the smell of garbage often clings to my body. I was returning home on a train one day, when the passersby avoided me like a homeless man. In fact, when I visit the centers, I usually wear shabby clothes that I can throw out any time, and don’t care about my hairdo, either. Together with the strong odor, I probably caused a misunderstanding.

What are some goals of the Recycle strategy team?

As LG Chem gets to operate Korea’s first large-scale commercial pyrolysis plant, my team’s short-term goal is to tune with the raw material suppliers that we’ve discovered and make sure the wastes are supplied to chemical recycling plants without an issue. Our long-term goal is to promote LG Chem’s chemical recycling business so that recycling can settle deeper into our everyday lives. Ultimately, we hope to enhance Korean citizens�?consciousness about recycling. If we perceive the importance of recycling at our homes and workplaces, and pay extra attention to separation/sorting when discarding garbage, I believe recycling companies will have more quality-wastes (well-separated or well-sorted wastes) to recycle them as much as possible.

How did you enjoy the interview with Specialist Kim Dong-hyun who visits garbage dumps in search of raw materials for chemical recycling? LG Chem is putting great efforts into creating sustainable materials that benefit the Earth, including the production of Circular Balanced plastics based on chemical recycling technology. Until LG Chem’s pyrolysis oil plant is completed, please keep your support for LG Chem’s environmental actions!

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LG화학 블로그지기 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:50:31 +0000

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LG화학 블로그지기 — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:38 +0000

To create a sustainable future, LG Chem is producing eco-friendly products, such as Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) products, Bio-Circular Balanced products, and Compostable materials, as well as progressing with different projects related to reducing carbon emissions and creating a circular economy. In particular, our Business Development Team is in charge of developing and progressing such new business opportunities. Today, we interview Lim Won-Bae, a team leader of the Business Development Team, who is exploring new businesses based on ESG. Take a look at what he says about his team from different countries and a review of the Chemical Recycling Conference 2023.

Hi! Please introduce yourself.

Hello, everyone! I’m Bill Lim, leading the Business Development Team at the Business Service Center of LG Chem Europe GmbH (LGCEG), based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Of course, I also have a Korean name, Wonbae Lim, but it’s always a bit difficult for non-Koreans to pronounce, so I prefer Bill.

Tell us about your team and current tasks/projects you are working on.

As the team’s name suggests, we’re always looking for new business opportunities and also conducting open innovation activities to find disruptive technologies based on information available only to locals. If anyone asks me how I manage this, I’d say it’s thanks to competent team members of different nationalities; German, Italian, Romanian, Indian, and Japanese. Each member has their own expertise in open innovation, investment, and market analysis. Some Korean colleagues are dedicated to Petrochemical’s R&D and business, and have expertise in business development strategy and marketing. Without them, I can’t imagine how I would be able to cope with the diverse projects in petrochemicals and battery materials, which are completely different.

I can’t reveal many details about the individual projects, but we are currently working on several projects in collaboration with different departments at the headquarters. However, I can say that they are all related to LG Chem’s sustainable strategy.

You’ve worked in different countries and cities.
Tell us about any tips for communication or support from the company.

I joined LG Chem in 2010 as a research scientist and later moved to a staff role to gain a broader range of knowledge. Then my journey abroad started in 2018 in Moscow, Russia, and continues in Frankfurt, Germany. I believe that it allowed me to better understand and communicate with others – ‘listening.’ Everything starts with listening when communicating. I also had the opportunity to attend a training course here in Germany. It was helpful to better understand those with cultural differences.

Let us know if there is a case that your team is currently exploring and working on.

Currently, the team is working on different topics. Some of which I can mention are ReVentas, BluCon, and most recently, Impact Recycling. A UK-based start-up company, ReVentas is LG Chem’s strategic partner in which LG Chem invested. LG Chem worked with ReVentas to improve the quality of PCR products made through mechanical recycling. On top of that, LG Chem has invested in the proprietary technology of BluCon Biotech, a German biotech company, to expand our bio-economy portfolio. BluCon uses direct fermentation of lignocellulosic feedstock to obtain lactic acid which creates bioplastic PLA, one of the most popular bio plastics with price-competitiveness, contributing to a sustainable circular bio-economy. Furthermore, LG Chem opted to invest in Impact Recycling, a UK-based plastic recycling company. It is to support the business in rolling out its baffled oscillation separation system (BOSS), which is a water-based density separation process.

What is the goal of your team? What do you want to achieve in LGCEG?

As this is a new team, most of the activities we do in Europe are still in the early stages of the business development process. Therefore, I would be very happy if, in the near future, the team could successfully execute and establish new business cases that would have a direct impact on ESG and the circular economy in Europe.

You recently attended Chemical Recycling Conference 2023.
What made you attend, and what did you take away from there?

On 26-28 June 2023, I attended Chemical Recycling Conference 2023 in Frankfurt. The conference leads you to further explore the developments in advanced recycling and the progress being made towards sustainable solutions in the field. This year’s essential themes include policy developments, chemical recycling processes, feedstock acquisition, and brand-owner perspectives. I was very interested in all kinds of plastic recycling as Europe is the world leader in this particular industry. LG Chem is also building a chemical recycling demo plant in Korea with Mura Technology, a UK-based advanced recycling company. I brought three keywords from the conference; Economies of Scale, Mass Balance, and Feedstock. From my understanding of the conference, the chemical recycling industry needs investment and regulatory support to achieve economies of scale. To achieve this, they should be clear on mass balance and also find out alternative ways to secure feedstock, not in the way of cannibalizing mechanical recycling, but from the rest that hasn’t been recycled properly. I think this could clearly give us and even LG Chem the direction and the idea to be part of the circular economy.

We are proud of Bill Lim, who is working hard to explore and implement new, sustainable businesses. Currently, at LG Chem, we are expanding our business portfolio and are working with a variety of companies to secure eco-friendly technology including chemical recycling. Stay tuned to LG Chem Blog to see more of our employee interviews and track our progress on ESG-based business!

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lgchemitopia — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:50:04 +0000

LG Chem is actively addressing global environmental issues through sustainable strategies, including plastic recycling. We convert used plastic waste into pellets and blend them with a certain proportion of conventional plastics to produce new products. Our PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) method focuses on creating products like PCR PC (Polycarbonate) from recycled plastic obtained from consumer end-products. To enhance recycled plastics capabilities, explore new business opportunities, and conduct research and development, we have established a new team called TDR (Tear Down & Redesign). It goes by the name Phoenix TDR, which implies a remarkable transformation. It’s said that they work like a startup. Take a look at the interview from Phoenix TDR team, exclusively responsible for LG Chem’s “Eco-Engineering Plastics” business.

Phoenix TDR, Moving Faster Than Others to Expand the Recycling Plastic Business

Hello! Please introduce yourselves.

•Min-Ji Kim, Professional: Hello, I’m Min-Ji Kim from LG Chem’s Engineering Materials Business Division, working in the Phoenix TDR team. I’m responsible for sourcing raw materials and discovering new suppliers.

•Byung-JunPark, Specialist: Hello, I’m Byung-Jun Park, working in the Customer Development team of the Business Development Department. I handle tasks ranging from introducing sustainable materials to customers to conducting sales and technical activities for expanding customer development in the future.

•Young-Kyung Kwon, Specialist: Hello! I’m Young-Kyung Kwon from the Planning team in the Business Development Department. I conduct environmental impact assessments and social value evaluations for the entire production process, while also supporting sustainability-related tasks.

•Ki-Jae Lee, Professional: I’m Ki-Jae Lee, in charge of the Chemical PCR Development team. I belong to the PC department, overseeing the chemical decomposition development of discarded PC materials and coordinating various tasks related to biodegradability and process application.

•Min-Soo Kim, Specialist: Nice to meet you! I’m Min-Soo Kim from the Mechanical PCR Development team. I’m responsible for developing mechanical recycling technologies, specifically focusing on material development for automotive applications.

The team name is Phoenix, but why is it called Phoenix TDR?

•Byung-Jun Park, Specialist: Phoenix TDR was established in September 2020 with the aim of strengthening its capabilities and focusing on growing businesses in sustainable areas such as recycling plastics and bio-plastics, which have gained significant interest. The team comprises the Business Development Team, M-PCR Team, and C-PCR Team, working together within a single organization to fulfill various functions, including customer development, supply chain management, environmental assessments, and material and process development. The name “Phoenix” was chosen to symbolize the concept of rebirth and renewal. Just like a phoenix that rises from ashes, our team is dedicated to promoting the circularity and regeneration of plastics.

I heard that you work in an environment similar to a startup within LG Chem. What aspects make it comparable to a startup?

•Byung-Jun Park, Specialist: Phoenix TDR aims to establish partnerships where we not only introduce current mechanical/chemical recycling materials but also collaborate with customers on future technologies to meet their evolving needs. We strive to expand PCR products to all customers, moving away from the traditional petroleum-based plastics industry. By embracing this approach, we are venturing into new business areas, making us comparable to a startup.

•Min-Ji Kim, Professional: As a team exploring new business domains, we actively foster a unique system within LG Chem by closely collaborating with experts from diverse fields. This allows us to approach tasks differently, break away from conventional methods, and initiate new projects, enabling rapid progress. Despite being in a new field, our team’s passion to achieve goals outweighs the fear of failure, which truly embodies the spirit of a startup.

•Ki-Jae Lee, Professional: Since our work involves PCR material development, it is crucial to have a space where free opinions and thoughts can be expressed. In this regard, our team cultivates a work environment reminiscent of a startup. We follow practices such as using English names instead of job titles and have team ground rules that promote flexible scheduling of meetings anytime and anywhere. This horizontal and open work atmosphere aligns well with the dynamic culture of startups.

Shock-absorbent Lightweight Eco-friendly Plastic, PCR PC!

What is PCR PC handled by Phoenix TDR?

•Min-Soo Kim, Specialist: PCR PC is a polycarbonate made from recycled plastic that has been discarded after use. It is an engineering plastic, which is a high-performance plastic material that can replace metals. It exhibits excellent impact resistance, heat resistance, and transparency, making it widely used in industrial applications. We receive PCR PC raw materials from specialized suppliers and apply them in compounds. Leveraging our extensive portfolio and compound expertise, we develop PCR PC by applying LG Chem’s unique compound know-how to the supplied raw materials.

Are there any special competitive advantages or technological strengths that differentiate LG Chem from other products in the market?

•Min-Soo Kim, Specialist: Customers require PCR content that matches the properties of their existing products. We have responded to this demand by incorporating PCR into a diverse range of products, building a robust portfolio of PCR offerings. Currently, our PCR products demonstrate performance levels on par with virgin materials, providing us with a significant advantage in the future recycled plastics market.

•Ki-Jae Lee, Professional: Although the technology for chemically recycling polycarbonate (PC) is widely known, there are no commercial cases yet, possibly due to economic considerations. We have developed a chemical recycling technology that not only regenerates PC from discarded PC but also purifies and recovers DEC (Diethyl carbonate), a byproduct of the decomposition process. This enables us to explore value-added applications like battery electrolytes, where we convert, refine, and recover DEC into compounds such as EMC (Ethyl methyl carbonate). This technological advantage positions us as a driving force towards commercialization and contributes to eco-friendly battery electrolyte products.

•Byung-Jun Park, Specialist: LG Chem stands out from other companies with its ability to achieve properties equivalent to virgin materials. While most companies incorporate PCR content up to 30~35%, LG Chem can incorporate PCR at levels of 50% or even up to 90% while maintaining minimal variations in properties and appearance. We can supply such high-quality PCR globally with a single formulation. Unlike our competitors, who often have varying qualities and recipes across their global sites, LG Chem has established integrated global quality standards, sourcing, and recipes. This allows us to consistently produce high-quality products in any of our facilities.

What is the market positioning of LG Chem’s PCR PC?

•Young-Kyung Kwon, Specialist: The global recognition of the severity of global warming and the ocean plastic issue has led to an increased demand for PCR PC. This eco-friendly material can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and recycling waste plastics. As a result, international initiatives and global companies are actively promoting or mandating the use of PCR PC. According to market research firm MarketsandMarkets, the global market for eco-friendly plastics is projected to grow from 11.85 trillion KRW in 2020 to 31.5 trillion KRW in 2025.

While the demand for eco-friendly plastics is on the rise, there are not many companies that possess the technology and expertise to achieve PCR PC with the same quality level as virgin PC. Our PCR PC demonstrates properties and color implementation comparable to virgin PC, positioning us as leaders in developing technology and pioneering the PCR PC market.

•Byung-Jun Park, Specialist: Currently, global IT customers have a strong demand for PCR products with PCR content exceeding 60%. However, as the PCR content increases, there is a risk to the product’s quality. We are continuously developing high-quality products with high PCR content to effectively meet customer demands. Additionally, we are making consistent efforts to significantly reduce carbon emissions per product. In response to the growing shift towards sustainability in the automotive industry, we are proactively engaging with customers, maintaining consistent communication, and striving to incorporate and apply materials that meet their requirements.

What products is PCR PC currently being applied to, and where can it be applied in the future? What are the prospects and demand for PCR PC and recycled plastics in the market?

•Min-Ji Kim, Professional: Recycled plastics can be applied to a wide range of products that traditionally use PC or PC/ABS. Particularly in the field of electrical/electronic products, there has been a long-standing need for eco-friendly materials, which LG Chem has been able to meet. In addition to conventional IT products such as laptops, tablets, monitors, and printers, recycled plastics are now being applied to AI speakers, expanding their applications. Looking ahead, we expect recycled plastics to be widely adopted in automotive interior and exterior materials, consumer goods, industrial products, and various other areas.

Mechanical Recycling and Chemical Recycling

How does mechanical recycling differ from chemical recycling?

•Ki-Jae Lee, Professional: Mechanical recycling (MR) is a process in which post-consumer plastics are crushed, undergo basic cleaning, and are then melted to produce recycled pellets. The plastics used in mechanical recycling contain not only the main polymer but also various additives. However, during the high-temperature *melting process in mechanical recycling, both the polymer and additives undergo deformation, leading to a gradual weakening of the plastic’s inherent properties after multiple recycling cycles. To address these limitations, recent advancements have focused on extracting specific polymers or breaking down the polymer structure into smaller units called monomers. This allows for the recovery of pure monomeric substances that can be re-polymerized and used in various industries. This set of processes is known as chemical recycling (CR).

*melting: refers to the process in which a solid substance absorbs energy and undergoes a state change into a liquid.

What is the most important aspect when developing materials for mechanical recycling?

•Min-Soo Kim, Specialist: Even if the quality of the raw materials is good, there may be slight differences in mechanically recycled PCR materials compared to virgin materials. Our team is dedicated to finding solutions to address this issue. Additionally, we focus on collecting various data, such as conducting long-term heat resistance evaluations, to build trust with our customers.

Then, what specifically is the process of chemical recycling?

•Ki-Jae Lee, Professional: In the C-PCR development team, we are working on two approaches to chemical recycling. One is the “non-destructive purification” technology, which cleanly recovers only the PC polymer from waste PC compounds. The other is the “decomposition purification” technology, which chemically decomposes the raw materials to recover the monomer BPA (Bisphenol A) that makes up PC.

To put it simply, non-destructive purification is like washing a T-shirt printed with paint in a special way to turn it back into a white T-shirt. The resulting PC is purer, with additives and impurities removed, and it exhibits excellent properties, making it easy to reprocess. Decomposition purification, on the other hand, can be compared to turning discarded T-shirts back into white threads. With these white threads, we can create different types of T-shirts as desired. Of course, the process is more complex and requires relatively more energy compared to non-destructive purification, but with the obtained threads, we can make white T-shirts of various sizes or create other products such as shoes or blankets.

How advanced is the development of chemical recycling technology?

•Ki-Jae Lee, Professional: Currently, the decomposition purification technology has undergone initial experiments and has been optimized to the point where we can recover BPA (Bisphenol A) at a level comparable to petroleum-based chemicals. Our goal is to collaborate with the process team within our department to initiate the design of a commercialization process (Plant) by 2024. Additionally, in the C-PCR development team, we are also working on the development of chemical recycling technology for PET (Polyethylene terephthalate). At Phoenix TDR, we are simultaneously considering the introduction of external technologies and the development of in-house technologies for the chemical recycling of PET. This technology aims to achieve upcycling by converting waste PET into our PBT/TPEE copolymer products.

Since recycled materials are used, there must be considerations in supply chain management as well.

•Min-Ji Kim, Professional: PCR PC is made from collected and discarded products. Although it uses recycled materials, we have our own strict quality standards and manage recycled materials in four grades. The highest grade of recycled PC can achieve any color and has properties similar to virgin PC. To produce high-quality PCR PC, securing high-quality and clean waste PC feedstock is crucial. When visiting recycled feedstock suppliers for the first time, we sometimes face difficulties in convincing them due to our stringent quality control standards appearing too demanding.

What has been the response from customers regarding recycled materials?

•Byung-Jun Park, Specialist: Automotive customers have been more cautious in adopting recycled materials compared to IT companies, primarily due to their limited experience with such materials. Since recycled materials are still in the early stages and unfamiliar to them, automotive customers have shown a somewhat reserved approach. However, they are continuously expressing interest and evaluating the feasibility of adoption. Consequently, I anticipate an increase in demand for recycled materials in the future.

On the other hand, while Korea is known for its high recycling rates, the reuse rate of recycled materials is not as high. As a result, the recycled plastic market is not as active as in advanced countries, and expanding business in this new area poses challenges. To stimulate the market and meet the growing demand, it is necessary to devise strategies at both the national and corporate levels to increase the reuse rate of plastic and establish supportive regulations. Additionally, raising awareness and perception of recycled plastic is crucial. If the country and businesses actively promote the utilization of recycled plastic, it will become a trend and effectively convey the commitment to sustainability to end consumers.

What environmental impact does PCR PC have throughout its life cycle?

•Young-Kyung Kwon, Specialist: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluates the environmental impact of industrial activities, including products and services. From an environmental perspective, PCR PC offers a significant advantage in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By substituting post-consumer plastic for petroleum, which has high emissions, we can produce PC while reducing the use of petroleum resources and contributing to greenhouse gas reduction. Incorporating 50% recycled pellets in PCR PC production can result in over 40% carbon emissions reduction compared to 100% virgin PC.

Furthermore, there are also benefits in terms of water and energy usage. Throughout the product’s entire process, we can save water and energy that would otherwise be required for petroleum extraction and refining. These energy savings, in turn, contribute to greenhouse gas reduction. Sustainability should be considered not only from an environmental standpoint but also from a social value perspective. We have recently collaborated with Pre-Sustainability, the developer of SimaPro* software, to conduct a social value assessment of LG Chem products.

*SimaPro: A tool used to calculate sustainability and environmental impact.

Phoenix TDR aspires to make a positive environmental impact and envisions a future where sustainable products are developed.

If you have any personal goals or aspirations in Phoenix TDR, what are they?

•Min-Ji Kim, Professional: In a global era where reducing plastic consumption is crucial, I hope for the availability of more easily recyclable and sorted plastics. It is within my responsibilities to explore new suppliers and ensure high-quality standards to establish a stable PCR business.

•Min-Soo Kim, Specialist: In the automotive interior and exterior materials industry, we are relatively behind in implementing recycled plastics compared to the electronics industry. Therefore, we aim to proactively prepare materials and secure a product lineup that can be offered to customers ahead of time. To achieve this, I will conduct extensive experiments, gather sufficient data, and strive to become a market leader.

•Young-Kyung Kwon, Specialist: I am interested in exploring the development of a Closed Loop Recycled Contents* business to enhance recycling efficiency and improve the quality of PCR products. Additionally, I aim to establish a system that considers both the environmental and social aspects in order to develop sustainable products.

*Close Loop Recycled Contents: A closed-loop structure where a material is used as a raw material, goes through the consumer cycle, and is then recycled back into raw material form.

Finally, if there’s anything else you would like to say?

•Ki-Jae Lee, Professional: As a member of the C-PCR development team, my ultimate goal is to establish a factory and become a pioneer and trendsetter in the commercialization of recycled plastics. As researchers, there is no greater satisfaction than witnessing the technologies we develop in the lab being implemented and commercialized in LG Chem, benefiting both the company and the environment. I hope that Phoenix TDR remains committed to our original intentions, working together collaboratively and seamlessly until the day we become the world’s first. We can do it!

•Young-Kyung Kwon, Specialist: Considering that the petrochemical industry has a significant environmental impact, I believe that pursuing sustainable initiatives in this field plays a crucial role in addressing environmental issues. The work undertaken by Phoenix TDR holds value beyond mere economic profit, and I take pride in being a team member contributing to the PCR PC business.

•Min-Soo Kim, Specialist: With the issue of plastic waste spreading in all directions, eco-friendly plastics have become indispensable. LG Chem is recognized as one of the industry’s pioneers in declaring carbon neutrality, demonstrating our early awareness of this problem. Personally, I have immense pride in the ongoing mechanical recycling development work we are engaged in. It goes beyond generating profits for the company and contributes, even if only in a small way, to preserving the environment.

Plastic is no longer just a single-use material; it has transformed into a recyclable resource. We are dedicated to the collection and utilization of post-consumer plastics through recycling. We apply these recycled materials to a wide range of products while continuously researching and developing the necessary technologies. Our aim is to make significant strides in carbon reduction. We kindly request your support for Phoenix TDR as we work at the forefront of developing eco-friendly plastics and expanding our business.

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LG Chem has embarked on a project focused on researching and developing innovative plastic materials through the recycling of waste plastics. Among our notable research achievements is the development of PCR (Post-Consumer Recycle) ABS, a plastic product that matches the properties of traditional plastics. Leveraging our pioneering technological capabilities in the chemical industry, we have successfully produced recycled plastics in white color. Recycling waste plastics is considered the most expedient approach to achieving our goal of reducing carbon emissions by 2050, and its significance is expected to grow even further in the future. Now, let’s meet two researchers from this project who have been aligning with market trends, prioritizing eco-friendly circularity, and diligently developing and researching products to meet the needs of customers. Are you ready to dive into their insightful story? Take a look at the interview from our researchers!

Stories of Researchers Striving for New Plastic Development and Research

Hello! Please introduce yourself and tell us about your current responsibilities.

•Seo-Hwa Kim, PL: Hello, I’m Seo-Hwa Kim, responsible for ABS material development at the Styrenics Center, HME PJT, within LG Chem’s Petrochemical Research Institute. My research primarily focuses on developing PCR ABS using waste plastics as raw materials. Additionally, I work on creating materials that can achieve the popular metallic look in high-end home appliances without the need for coating processes. Furthermore, I’m involved in developing extrusion materials with improved chemical resistance for refrigerators, incorporating environmentally friendly foaming agents.

•Chang-Sul Kim, Team Leader: Hello, I’m Chang-Sul Kim, a team leader in the Product Planning Team of the ABS Business Division at LG Chem’s Petrochemical Business Headquarters. My responsibilities involve product planning for materials used in home appliances, electrical and electronic products. Within our team, we analyze the characteristics and regulatory requirements of plastics for various applications. We collaborate closely with the research and development department to identify and propose marketable materials.

Could you please briefly explain what LG Chem’s ABS is?

•Seo-Hwa Kim (PL), Kim Chang-sool (Team Leader): ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is one of the key plastic products developed by LG Chem’s Petrochemicals Business Division, holding the top global market share. ABS is a high-performance plastic known for its excellent impact resistance, heat resistance, and appearance. It exhibits exceptional processability and can be molded into various shapes and colors. LG Chem produces 2.05 million tons of ABS annually worldwide, and it is used as a material in a wide range of products, including household appliances, office equipment, automotive interior/exterior parts, and toys.

So, what is the PCR-ABS material that you both are collaborating on for development and research?

•Seo-Hwa Kim, PL: PCR material stands for Post-Consumer Recycled material, which is a type of plastic material produced by recycling plastics that customers have used and discarded. It involves collecting and processing plastic waste from end-consumer products, such as shredding and separating the plastic, and applying our researched technology to create a new material. Our research objective was to develop PCR ABS that could meet the same level of quality as traditional plastic (ABS) materials. Currently, the products made from PCR ABS exhibit such high quality that they are visually indistinguishable from those made from traditional plastics.

What motivated you to undertake this project?

•Seo-Hwa Kim, PL: Global plastic production amounts to approximately 390 million tons annually (as of 2021). However, only about 40% of this is collected for recycling purposes. With the goal of reducing plastic waste and creating environmentally friendly products, we embarked on the research and development project for PCR ABS.

•Chang-Sul Kim, Team Leader: Firstly, we recognized the significant market potential of PCR ABS products. As environmental regulations become stricter in various countries worldwide, there is a growing business trend of using recycled plastics as raw materials. Moreover, it presents an opportunity to involve consumers in a circular economy, alongside companies, adding value to their participation.

There are various methods of recycling plastic. What are the different recycling methods and how do they work?

•Seo-Hwa Kim (PL), Chang-Sul Kim (Team Leader): That’s correct. There are several methods for recycling plastic, including mechanical, chemical, and thermal recycling.

Firstly, mechanical recycling involves changing the physical form of collected plastic without altering its chemical structure. The collected plastic is sorted into the same type of plastic material and then reprocessed. This method is applicable to certain polyolefins and PET materials. Chemical recycling, on the other hand, involves changing the chemical structure of the recycled plastic to regenerate it into raw materials. However, applying this method to resins with complex compositions like ABS can be challenging, as it requires complex reactions and processes. Therefore, it is limited to plastics composed of single materials such as PE (Polyethylene), PP (Polypropylene), and PS (Polystyrene). Lastly, thermal recycling utilizes the high calorific value of the plastic itself as a heat energy recovery method. It involves incinerating plastic to generate energy, but it also produces harmful substances, resulting in relatively low recycling efficiency. Recently, there has been increasing attention on mechanical recycling, which allows plastic to be recycled into the same type of plastic (virgin plastic) without significantly affecting its composition and structural form. We also developed PCR ABS material through the mechanical recycling method. However, it’s important to note that if different types of plastics are mixed together, the mechanical properties, appearance, processability, and other characteristics of the plastic can be significantly compromised, making it difficult to use. Therefore, it is crucial to separate plastics by type to achieve higher purity.

What is the process of developing PCR ABS?

•Seo-Hwa Kim, PL: The development of PCR ABS involves several steps. Firstly, we receive discarded electronics, plastic products, and other materials from specialized recycling companies, which are converted into pellet form, the initial raw material stage. The first crucial step is sorting the provided pellets, particularly ABS, among the various types of plastics such as ABS, PP, PE, and PS. With advancements in separation technologies driven by the increasing global demand for plastic recycling, we employ these technologies to remove impurities and ensure high purity during the separation process. The resulting recycled material is then mixed with virgin materials to create the final PCR-ABS product.

What are the technological capabilities and unique advantages of LG Chem’s PCR ABS in this research and development?

•Seo-Hwa Kim (PL), Chang-Sul Kim (Team Leader): LG Chem’s PCR ABS possesses several technological capabilities and unique advantages. Firstly, we have developed the capabilities to produce PCR ABS at a level comparable to that of conventional plastics. Additionally, we have achieved a breakthrough in producing white-colored PCR ABS, which is a significant advancement. Previously, due to the nature of waste plastic, recycled plastic products often had mixed colors, resulting in darker shades like black or gray. The recycled plastic materials supplied by our collaborating companies for PCR ABS development were mostly in black or gray colors, posing challenges in achieving high whiteness in the final product.

To overcome this challenge, our research team and color design team set a target color value and meticulously examined LG Chem’s existing technologies to bridge the gap between the target value and the actual value. Our research direction focused on the selection and blending of white pigments and the development of core formulations to enhance whiteness. Through extensive research and analysis, we discovered that the material used for the interior walls of refrigerators exhibited excellent whiteness compared to other materials. Building on this insight, we devised our unique solution and successfully obtained the final PCR ABS with the desired whiteness.

If there were any difficulties during the research and development, what were they? And what is needed for a more advanced future?

•Seo-Hwa Kim, PL: The research and development of PCR presented unique challenges compared to developing new products. Dealing with materials that have uncontrollable characteristics posed difficulties despite our efforts to enhance their properties. Challenges such as color, impurities, and properties of the PCR source (the final product used by consumers) had limitations that were not easily overcome. These uncertainties and doubts about surpassing the limitations of PCR products and creating satisfying customer products were perplexing during the early stages of research.

Fortunately, we overcame many challenges and succeeded in product development. However, for the long-term sustainability of the PCR material market, it is crucial to secure as many cleanly sorted PCR sources as possible. To achieve this, it is essential to consider reusability from the development stage of plastic appliances by selecting materials, product structures, colors, etc., that facilitate easy separation and disposal. Additionally, policy measures are needed to establish a system that promotes plastic circulation.

•Chang-Sul Kim, Team Leader: From the perspective of establishing a resource circulation ecosystem, deriving new ideas for product development posed challenges. It was not an easy task to create products that go beyond simple blending of recycled resins and meet customers’ expectations.

Of course, the joy of finding solutions to challenging problems is indescribable. However, building a global circular ecosystem requires significant policy support. It is necessary to communicate that recycled plastics are not waste but an integral part of sustainable lives and provide incentives to customers who contribute to recycling. Active support for policies that foster medium-sized companies participating in building a recycling ecosystem is also essential.

Lastly, please tell us about your vision and goals for the future!

•Seo-Hwa Kim, PL: After facing numerous challenges and putting in relentless effort, we successfully completed the development of PCR technology in June 2020. We achieved the ability to produce PCR materials on the existing ABS production line. Currently, our focus is on introducing new products to various customers while considering their specific requirements in terms of form, design, and color. Our goal is to develop PCR materials that meet these specifications and successfully deliver them. Furthermore, to secure a leading position in the emerging PCR ABS material market, we aim to develop materials with higher PCR content following this initial development. Our ultimate vision is to develop recyclable plastics by diversifying the sources of PCR materials, incorporating new colors suitable for PCR materials, and conducting continuous research and development. We aspire to contribute to LG Chem’s sustainability strategy by promoting various forms of easy reuse.

•Chang-Sul Kim, Team Leader: In reality, it feels like we are just at the beginning stage. However, one thing is clear: recycling should provide benefits to customers. We need to apply advanced technologies that ensure recycling is advantageous to customers, rather than merely creating products for the purpose of recycling. It is crucial for us to collaborate with customers to establish a proper circular ecosystem. We will strive to introduce transparent recyclable products in the market and actively seek ideas and solutions by considering real-life situations to make recycling more customer-oriented.

Plastics are no longer considered mere waste; they hold intrinsic value and contribute to social welfare. To realize this potential, individual efforts from users, coupled with policy support and active research and investment from companies, are vital. We remain committed to spearheading sustainable material research and establishing a circular resource ecosystem that encompasses plastics.

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