AKRON—Interest has piqued in more sustainable methods for carbon black production, and companies up and down the rubber industry supply chain are closely watching for process innovations and regulatory hurdles.
In fact, one industry testing and consulting firm is looking all the way to 2041.
From its Surrey, England, facilities and its Akon headquarters, Smithers released "The Impact of Sustainability on Carbon Black to 2041," a comprehensive look at four more-sustainable production methods, their pros and cons, and the coming regulatory landscape for carbon black.
Martin von Wolfersdorff of Wolfersdorff Consulting, who authored the $6,750 report available at smithers.com, takes an objective look at the industry drivers for more sustainable CB—namely, that the tire majors around the world asking for greener tire ingredients.