Biofore Magazine 2022

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How can the rubber and plastic industry be revolutionised? The answer is 100% wood-based Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) that can replace the 15 million metric tonnes of industrial carbon black and precipitated silica used annually. By replacing these two CO 2 ₂- intensive products, the unique RFF properties can significantly improve the environmental footprint of both rubber and plastic, while adding technical benefits absent from today’s product mix. Made from responsibly sourced hardwood from sustainably managed forests, they are at least 25% lighter than conventional fillers, which equates to higher material efficiency and better fuel economy. Suitable for a broad range of applications, RFF will be a real game-changer. The powder driving a revolution