AC BioNylon

Nylon from Waste

Too long we have relied on petrochemicals for our cloths. AC BioNylon can now generate not just one monomer, but Nylon 4 ,5 and 6 from biowaste. Unlike other bio-textiles, it is identical to petroleum-based Nylon.

Hydrothermal Catalytic Conversion

Our process utilizes nitrogen-rich biowaste—a renewable resource generated from agricultural processing and food industries. Through a proprietary hydrothermal catalytic conversion process, we transform these protein structures into the cyclic amides and lactams required for nylon production.

  • Hydrothermal Processing: Proteins undergo hydrolysis, deamination, and cyclization in water to form nitrogen-containing intermediates.
  • Low-temperature process: Similar to AC Biode´s Plastalyst, organic waste is broken down at temperatures of around 200° in water. Catalysts can be reused and finally reactivated using established processes.
  • Circular Economy: This method utilizes under-exploited bio-residues to support low-carbon chemical manufacturing. We convert complex organic moleecules into smaller lactams, the building blocks for Nylon 4, 5, and 6.

Why AC BioNylon?

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Lower Footprint

As compared to petroleum-based nylon.

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High Performance

Brands can keep their high-performance, durable pieces while displacing fossil-based nylon.

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Pack your bags and go upcycling!

Biowaste, agricultural surplus, such as manure, food processing waste can be upcycled.

Applications in Luxury & Performance

AC BioNylon is designed for sectors where strength, elasticity, and aesthetics are paramount:

  1. Luxury Bags & Accessories: Ideal for technical composites, straps, and linings. It allows luxury brands to maintain high-performance standards while improving the sustainability story of synthetic materials in leather-dominated collections.
  2. High-Performance Sportswear: Its superior abrasion resistance, elasticity, and moisture management make it critical for active-lifestyle luxury lines and outerwear.
  3. Footwear: Sneakers utilize AC BioNylon for its essential durability and water resistance.

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