Dr Kamyar Alavi

Senior Specialist

Nynas

Biography

Dr Kamyar Alavi holds a MSc in Chemical Engineering and PhD in Polymer Science and Technology from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden.

Joined Nynas in 2007, and has been in different roles, and currently holds the position of Senior Specialist for various process oil applications and is a frequent speaker at conferences and other relevant industry events representing Nynas to share the results of the company’s technical works.

Presentation Abstract

EVO-Living with Sustainability: Same High Performance Plasticisers with a Reduced Carbon Footprint

As the importance and urgency of sustainability are getting increasingly recognised, the different ways of addressing and contributing to it are being increasingly understood. From a raw material development perspective, carbon footprint, content of renewable or circular components as well as impact on performance and life time of the final product need to be considered for a proper assessment of overall sustainability
At Nynas we are committed to sustainability and take it into account at all levels of our company. Our newly introduced ReSolution platform takes above aspects into account for the sustainability assessment of our products, where the reduction of emissions throughout the value chain plays a vital role.

As an illustrative example, our plasticisers for the adhesive industry have been well-known and appreciated for their high performance in application which gives stronger adhesives with a longer service life. As a further step into our contribution to sustainability Nynas has taken steps to make – through our EVO platform – the same products however with a significant reduction in the carbon footprint.
In this paper we will present our work on sustainable development through the ReSolution platform, with a focus on our latest offering of sustainable plasticisers for the adhesive industry.

 

Co-authors: Karl Henriksen, Anna Eriksson

Presentation Time

Breakout VIII - Advancements in Raw Materials and Methods

Friday, 13 September 2024, 9:00 - 9:30

FEICA Conference