Protonera
- LocationCambridge, UK
- Technology Focus AreaHydrogen & alternative fuels
- Technology Readiness Level4
Current plastic recycling technologies are not economically viable, leaving waste management companies unable to process the 390 million tonnes of plastic waste generated globally each year.
Protonera is addressing this challenge with reforming technology that converts mixed and contaminated waste plastics into high-purity recycled polymers and clean hydrogen—operating entirely at ambient conditions. This approach significantly reduces operating costs, simplifies reactor setup, and enables profitable recycling while mitigating exposure to the volatile recycled plastics market.
Developed from research at the University of Cambridge, Protonera’s technology is designed to extract value from plastic waste, even when inputs are low quality or contaminated. The system’s ability to produce high-purity outputs from mixed plastic streams sets it apart from conventional methods.
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