Introduction The drive for sustainable plastic recycling demands solutions that are fast to deploy, flexible to scale, and reliable to operate. Sulzer’s modular, skid-mounted purification units answer these demands delivering turnkey purification technology that transforms plastic-derived pyrolysis oil into valuable hydrocarbon streams, ready for use in refineries and chemical production. Why modular & skid-mounted solutions? Plug-and-Play Integration:units are pre-assembled

Introduction Efficient recycling of plastic waste means more than producing fuel it’s about recovering premium chemical streams that offer greater economic and environmental value. Sulzer’s distillation and BTX recovery solutions extract the full potential of purified pyrolysis oils, separating valuable fractions for direct industrial reuse. How Sulzer’s technology works Advanced fractionation & distillation Tailored Column Design: Sulzer distillation units use customized tra

Introduction Pyrolysis oils distilled from mixed plastic waste offer a potential goldmine for circularity, but only if they are upgraded to meet the stringent purity demands of modern chemical plants and refineries. This essential upgrade step hydrotreating is delivered at its most effective by Sulzer’s advanced MaxFlux™ technology. Why hydrotreat pyrolysis oil? Unpurified pyrolysis oil contains high levels of sulfur, nitrogen, halogens (like chlorine), oxygenates, and metals

Introduction One of the critical hurdles in advanced plastic recycling via pyrolysis is efficient quenching the fast cooling of hot pyrolysis vapors to prevent secondary reactions and degradation. Sulzer’s PyroCon™ technology delivers breakthrough rapid condensation and anti-fouling design, boosting both product quality and process reliability. How PyroCon™ technology works Ultra-Fast Quenching: PyroCon™ rapidly cools pyrolysis gases immediately after they’re generated, halti

Introduction Plastic pollution is a mounting global crisis, with millions of tons of waste entering landfills and the environment every year. Advanced chemical recycling especially pyrolysis offers a breakthrough path to convert even the most mixed and contaminated plastics into valuable resources. But the true transformation happens with Sulzer’s advanced purification technologies, designed to process pyrolysis oil (Pyoil) into market-ready, high-specification hydrocarbon st

Introduction EcoStyrene™ is not just a laboratory breakthrough it’s moving the needle in real industrial environments, catalyzing a transformation in polystyrene (PS) recycling and circularity for global value chains. As brand owners, converters, and waste managers grapple with escalating sustainability demands, EcoStyrene™ provides a scalable, robust, and commercially viable solution to previously unrecyclable polystyrene waste. Market deployments and industry adoption Comme

Introduction EcoStyrene™, Sulzer’s advanced chemical recycling technology, is redefining how industries handle contaminated polystyrene waste. By transforming even severely contaminated PS into pure styrene monomer, EcoStyrene™ delivers impressive gains in both sustainability and operational economics helping operators and brands meet increasing recycling targets and regulatory demands. Key economic benefits Broad Feedstock Acceptance: processes low-value, contaminated PS (wi

Introduction Polystyrene is everywhere used for food packaging, electronics, insulation, and more. Yet for decades, most polystyrene waste has ended up incinerated or landfilled, largely because it’s difficult to recycle contaminated or colored PS, and mechanical recycling offers only low-value, downcycled output. Sulzer EcoStyrene™ is changing the narrative, opening the door for truly circular, high-grade recycling even for the dirtiest, most contaminated polystyrene streams

Introduction The dream of a circular economy in plastics depends on technologies that can recycle post-consumer waste back into materials with virgin-quality performance. For polystyrene widely used in packaging, electronics, and construction contamination and additives have historically blocked true recycling. Sulzer EcoStyrene™ is fundamentally changing the game, converting even contaminated polystyrene into styrene monomer suitable for food-grade and high-spec applications

Introduction Polystyrene (PS) is everywhere from food packaging and disposable cups to insulation panels and electronics. Yet PS recycling has long lagged behind other plastics, primarily due to high levels of contamination and the technical difficulty of purifying waste-derived styrene. Sulzer’s EcoStyrene™ technology is redefining what’s possible: turning even heavily contaminated polystyrene waste into ultra-high purity styrene monomer, closing the loop for circular, food-

Introduction The future of plastics recycling is rapidly evolving, driven by intense regulatory demands, shifting market expectations, and urgent environmental concerns. Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology positions operators for long-term success, enabling the seamless conversion of plastic waste into valuable feedstocks fit for advanced chemical and fuel applications while delivering operational excellence, flexibility, and sustainability. Why operators are choosing

Introduction Addressing plastic pollution demands solutions that are both sustainable and profitable. Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology offers operators a practical, advanced way to convert waste plastic pyrolysis oils (PPO) into valuable, ultra-clean products, all while improving carbon footprint and operational costs. Environmental benefits Energy and Resource Savings MaxFlux™ eliminates the need for large hydrogen recycle gas loops by dissolving hydrogen directly

Introduction True circularity in plastics recycling means turning waste into raw materials that are as good as new ready for repeated use in polymer production, rather than being downcycled or disposed of. Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology makes this leap possible. By flexibly and efficiently upgrading mixed plastic pyrolysis oils (PPO), MaxFlux™ enables the production of high-grade naphtha, completing the loop for plastics-to-plastics recycling. How MaxFlux™ drives

Introduction Plastic pyrolysis oils (PPO) are a promising route to close the loop on plastic waste, but their complex mix of contaminants makes purification a serious technical hurdle for refineries and petrochemical plants. Traditional trickle-bed hydrotreaters, long used in refining, struggle to efficiently upgrade these oils. That’s where Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology steps in offering a new standard in efficiency, robustness, and product quality. MaxFlux™ vs.

Introduction Plastics are woven into the fabric of modern life, but plastic waste is one of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. As governments, consumers, and industries push for true circularity, advanced solutions for transforming waste plastics into valuable resources are more critical than ever. Sulzer’s MaxFlux™ hydrotreating technology stands at the forefront of this movement, enabling the efficient and economical upgrading of plastic pyrolysis oils (PP