Denovia Achieves 98.3% Purity in Five-Minute Plastic Depolymerization
Denovia’s proprietary process converts mixed PET and polyester waste into 98.3% pure terephthalic acid in five minutes, versus 30–180 minutes at over 150°C with conventional methods. Denovia licenses its PL5000 system to operators for upfront exclusivity and revenue share, generating $4k–$8k per two-ton batch and planning a flagship Ontario hub.
1. Depolymerization Breakthrough
Denovia’s proprietary liquid system depolymerizes shredded PET and polyester textiles at the molecular level within five minutes, using moderate heat and pressure to trigger rapid breakdown.
2. Efficiency and Output Quality
The process yields 98.3% pure terephthalic acid in a fraction of the 30–180 minutes and temperatures above 150°C required by traditional methods, boosting throughput and reducing energy use.
3. Licensing and Revenue Model
Denovia licenses its PL5000 system to existing waste operators under exclusivity agreements with upfront fees and revenue sharing, converting disposal costs into $4,000–$8,000 of chemical output value per two-ton batch.
4. Ontario Innovation Hub
The company plans a flagship innovation hub in Ontario to process materials at scale, leveraging regional feedstock suppliers and industrial infrastructure to serve both Canadian and US markets.