The renowned in the tire recycling industry British magazine Tyre & Rubber Recycling, its Chief Editor Ewan Scott and a publisher David Wilson, run a podcast exposing interesting topics and announcing updates to the tire recycling and pyrolysis industries. In the Tyre Recycling Podcast, Ewan Scott and David Wilson interview key players from the tire recycling and pyrolysis industry from around the world. Make sure to subscribe for Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine to receive updates about its interviews!

In Episode 74 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast, John Loudermilk, CEO of Birla Carbon, shares insights into the future of recovered carbon black (rCB). He outlines Birla Carbon’s approach to scaling sustainable carbon-based materials, discusses current limitations facing rCB, and explores how continued research may expand its potential uses. The episode also covers the launch of Continua 8030 and updates on the company’s new Patalganga facility.

Tune in to learn more about what’s driving growth in the rCB sector and how Birla Carbon envisions its role in shaping the industry’s sustainable future.

Watch the full interview on Tyre & Rubber Recycling Magazine's YouTube channel:

Interview with John Loudermilk, CEO of Birla Carbon. | Video by Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine.

Interview chapters:

  • 00:12 – Intro
  • 01:16 – The place of rcb in today’s market
  • 01:43 – Birla’s Sustainable Cabonaceous materials
  • 03:43 – Providing credibility and consistency
  • 04:37 – Consistency is key to production at scale
  • 06:31 – What are the limiting factors for rcb?
  • 08:12 – Research will lead to more applications
  • 08:29 – 5-10% of CB going into tyres could be replaced
  • 09:10 – Benefits of Carbon Footprint reduction could be impacted by post-treatment costs
  • 10:27 – Continua 8030
  • 12:00 – Post treatment pant at Patalganga 14: Improves supply chain sustainability
  • 15:55 – What is the driver in the growth of the rcb market? 17:26 Carbon Black from alternatiive feedstocks
  • 18:05 – Balance between economics and Sustainability
  • 21:28 – The industry is starting to mature
  • 21:59 – Birla Carbon is a true believer in the future of the rcb sector
  • 23:38 – Takeaways and Thanks

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