NET Materials® Tech BioC Compound is a revolutionary CO2-negative plastic granulate developed by carbonauten. This innovative solution allows manufacturers to transition from traditional petroleum-based plastics to a material that actively captures and stores carbon from the atmosphere. The granulate is created through a meticulous process involving the ultra-fine grinding of certified biochar, which is derived from woody biomass residues via pyrolysis. By compounding this biochar with standard polymers like polypropylene, the resulting composite material not only eliminates carbon emissions but also actively sequesters carbon, making the final plastic product CO2-negative.

Aside from its remarkable carbon credentials, Tech BioC Compound offers exceptional material performance characteristics. It boasts scratch resistance, UV resistance, and a lighter weight compared to conventional alternatives. Moreover, this innovative compound eliminates the need for petroleum-based carbon black as a coloring agent, further reducing its environmental impact. The manufacturing process involves standard industrial equipment for injection molding and extrusion, requiring no modifications to existing production lines. Additionally, the pricing of Tech BioC Compound is competitive with, and in some cases even lower than, traditional plastics.

This groundbreaking compound has already been successfully utilized in various industrial applications, including the production of seat shells and armrests for Deutsche Bahn's ICE high-speed trains. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of industries such as automotive, rail, consumer electronics, construction, packaging, and agricultural equipment manufacturing. By offering a certified and measurable path to CO2-negative production, Tech BioC Compound provides industries with a sustainable and environmentally responsible solution.

Key Characteristics

• CO2-negative: each tonne of biochar permanently sequesters up to 3.67 tonnes of CO2 equivalent
• Processed using standard injection moulding and extrusion equipment — no new machinery required
• Contains up to 33% biochar content by weight
• Scratch-resistant, UV-resistant and lighter than conventional plastic alternatives
• Replaces petroleum-based carbon black as a colouring agent
• Competitively priced — in some applications cheaper than conventional plastics
• Suitable for large-format part production as demonstrated in rail and automotive applications
• Modular and scalable production model enabling decentralised manufacturing close to customers

Environmental benefits

• Permanently removes CO2 from the atmosphere and locks it in solid material form
• Eliminates the use of fossil-derived carbon black, reducing dependence on petroleum
• Reduces plastic content in finished parts by up to one third
• Raw material is woody biomass waste that would otherwise be burned or left to rot, releasing CO2 and methane
• Reduces Scope 3 emissions for industrial clients across their entire product lifecycle
• Decentralised production model minimises transport emissions
• Synthesis gas by-product powers the factory itself, eliminating grid energy consumption
• Pyrolysis oil by-product serves as a CO2-negative feedstock for the chemical industry