Polyflow, Akron, Ohio, has been awarded a $1.6 million grant by the Ohio Third Frontier Advanced Energy Program (AEP). The company will use the grant to commercialize technology that converts mixed polymer materials to petroleum and petrochemicals.
According to Polyflow, the grant money will be used to further develop the company’s patented technology by supporting the design and demonstration of a full-scale processor in Ohio. The facility will operate in partnership with Youngstown State University, the city of Stow Ohio, Defense and Energy Systems, PolyOne and Chemstress Engineering.
Polyflow claims its process offers the ability to divert hard-to-recycle mixed plastics and rubber-based products from landfills to a fuel product.
“We are grateful for the vote of confidence offered by the state of Ohio for our innovative technology” says Polyflow CEO Jay Schabel. “The Third Frontier grant is a positive step forward for our organization and brings us one step closer to a fully operational demonstration plant in the region.”
Construction of the equipment is scheduled to begin within the next 12 months.
The Ohio Third Frontier AEP is tasked with accelerating the development and growth of the advanced energy industry in Ohio.
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