Pilot with DaikyoNishikawa

AC Biode was selected under the theme “Developing new products to achieve decarbonization and a circular economy!” use a precious-metal-free catalyst operable at low temperatures for chemical recycling to pilot with Japanese automotive parts manufacturer DaikyoNishikawa as part of the Hiroshima Open Accelerator.

What is the Hiroshima Open Accelerator?

HIROSHIMA OPEN ACCELERATOR is a program jointly operated by Hiroshima Bank, Ltd. and Creww to build an innovation ecosystem in Hiroshima Prefecture and create new businesses within the region. Through open innovation that connects the diverse business domains and abundant management resources of participating local companies with the unique services of startups from across the country, the program aims to foster new business creation among participating companies.

DaikyoNishikawa is pushing Innovation

Headquartered in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, DaikyoNishikawa Inc. is a proposal-based comprehensive plastics manufacturer. Its main businesses are the manufacturing and sales of automotive and housing plastic products. By leveraging the characteristics of plastics—lightweight and highly moldable—the company enhances functionality while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental considerations, delivering high value-added products to contribute to society.

“Only the best startups were selected for the pilot“

With the goal of “aiming for a zero-waste world!”, the project seeks to move away from thermal recycling-focused waste plastic processing, which faces challenges in CO₂ emissions and resource circulation. The initiative will utilize AC Biode’s catalyst technology to conduct a demonstration experiment in environmentally friendly chemical recycling. Specifically, the plan is to use AC Biode’s chemical technology to break down waste plastics generated in DN’s manufacturing processes into monomers and gases, which will then be supplied to chemical manufacturers, creating a circular economy.

In the demonstration experiment, waste plastics derived from DN’s main products will be recycled using AC Biode’s catalyst. The types and yields of recoverable compounds will be clarified, and verification for commercialization will proceed.

AC Biode is looking forward to presenting the results at the “Hiroshima Open Accelerator 2024” Demo Day in May.