First Wave of Guest Reveals! Led by Professor Zhang Liqun, with Jinfa Technology, Goodyear, Yanfeng, Honeywell, LyondellBasell and Others

Organizer:Ningbo Detaizhongyan Information Technology Co., Ltd. (DT New Materials)

Conference Chair:Zhang Liqun, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, President of Xi'an Jiaotong University.

Executive Chairman:Liu Xiaoqing, researcher at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Conference AdvisorZhang Yanfeng, Professor at Xi'an Jiaotong University, Vice Dean of the School of Chemistry.

Supporting Unit:Zhejiang Kemao Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.

Conference Time:December 11-13, 2025

Venue:Zhejiang, Ningbo

Media partners:DT New Materials, Polymer Recycling, Kema Chemical Recycling Research Institute, Bio-based Energy and Materials, Synthetic Biology and Green Biomanufacturing, DT New Energy, DT Semiconductor Materials, DT New Energy Storage and Batteries, Thermal Management Materials, Carbontech, Hangbang, Material Whale, Material Vision, Chemical Industry Journal, Frontiers in Polymer Science, Environmental Protection Online, MIXUP Plastic Reduction and Recycling, Plastics Connection Network...

(Ranking is not in order, more renowned experts and companies to be announced)

Zhang Liqun

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, President of Xi'an Jiaotong University

He has served as the Vice President of Beijing University of Chemical Technology and the President of South China University of Technology. He has led a team engaged in long-term research in the fields of rubber nanocomposites, special functional rubber materials, and green rubber materials. His work has resulted in a series of academic and technological achievements with significant influence and contribution both domestically and internationally, making important contributions to the development of the field of rubber science and engineering.

Liu Xiaoqing

Researcher at Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Specially appointed core researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, selected as a leading talent in the national "Ten Thousand Talents Program" for technological innovation, supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Outstanding Youth Science Fund, and listed as a highly cited scholar in China by Elsevier in 2023 and 2024. Mainly engaged in

Research and development of environmentally friendly polymer materials, high-performance thermosetting resins and composites, chemical recycling of polymer materials, and new carbon materials.

Liu Siyang

Director of the Sustainable Development Technology Research Institute, Jinfa Technology Co., Ltd.

Mainly engaged in technical research and product development and application in areas such as plastic modification, environmentally friendly high-performance recycled plastics, and intelligent sorting and purification of waste plastics. As a core member, participated in multiple research projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology and provincial and municipal governments. This year, the project "Integrated Technology and Industrial Application for Upgrading and Reusing Waste Mixed Plastics" by Kingfa Technology won the First Prize of the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.

Presentation Topic: Solvent Selective Dissolution Recovery Technology and Nylon Recycling Related Content.

Lu Jing

Senior Business Development Manager, Sustainable Solutions Business, Honeywell China

Compared to producing virgin plastic from fossil resources, producing recycled plastic using the UpCycle process technology can reduce carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 57%. Combined with other chemical and mechanical recycling processes and improvements in collection and sorting processes, the UpCycle process technology is expected to recycle up to 90% of plastic waste.

Speech Topic: Honeywell UpCycle Plastic Recycling Technology

LyondellBasell

Since 2018, LyondellBasell has accelerated the research and development of chemical recycling technology, leveraging its global leadership in polyolefin production and catalyst development to launch the MoReTec (Molecular Recycling Technology) technology. This high-yield differentiated technology will enable the company to convert waste plastics into pyrolysis oil and pyrolysis gas, which can be used as raw materials to produce new plastic materials in a cracking furnace.

Wang Jing

Assistant Vice President of Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co., Ltd.

Xue Tianxiang

Senior Scientist at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

I have been working at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 6 years, primarily responsible for the development of sustainable materials in the Asia-Pacific region. I led the project for 100% sustainable materials tires. Goodyear has also established a corporate strategy, with one of the goals being to introduce the first 100% sustainable materials tire by 2030.

The presentation for this session: "Goodyear's Path to 100% Sustainable Material Tires"

Zhejiang Hengyi Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.

Hengyi Petrochemical's wholly-owned subsidiary is fully owned by Zhejiang Hengyi Petrochemical Co., Ltd. It was registered in November 2024 with a registered capital of 100 million yuan. In September of this year, Zhejiang Hengyi Group signed an investment agreement for a project to produce 1 million tons of green circular new materials annually in Jiangling County.

Man Juan

Director of the International Communication Division of the International Department of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Exchange and Foreign Enterprise Committee.

Responsible for sustainable development work, focusing on the plastic circular economy, promoting the establishment of a multidimensional system by CPCIF to address plastic pollution issues (chemical recycling, green supply chain of recycled plastics, policy communication, and international cooperation collaboration).

Zhang An

Project Leader of China at Nova Institute, Germany

She began her career at LG Chem and Agilent Technologies, gaining over ten years of experience in market development for multinational companies in the petrochemical and life sciences sectors. After 2009, she transitioned to investment consulting, providing strategic consulting for Chinese enterprises entering the European market. Since 2016, she has been dedicated to environmental sustainability projects, serving as a senior consultant for sustainable development projects at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and simultaneously guiding and participating in two sustainable startup projects.

This conference will feature a presentation on "The Current Status of the Advanced Recycling Industry in Europe and the Interpretation of the Latest Policies and Regulations."

Wesley

Marketing Manager of Zhejiang Kemao Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Executive Dean of Kemao Chemical Recycling Research Institute.

He has systematic research and profound insights in the field of chemical recycling of plastics. He organized the writing of well-known industry research reports such as the "Series Report on the Development of Chemical Recycling Industry for Waste Plastics." Chemol Environmental is a leading company in the chemical recycling of waste plastics and a member of the Chemical Recycling Task Force of the Petrochemical Federation. After more than ten years of technological accumulation, Chemol has achieved molecular-level recycling of waste plastics, converting them into pyrolysis oil, propylene, ethylene, and benzene monomers. The company has close cooperation with leading global brands, packaging, and chemical companies in the field of sustainable materials.

Liu Fengtao

Senior Business Development Manager at KBR, Inc.

Responsible for KBR's technology licensing business in China, with over twenty years of experience in technology licensing, catalysts, and proprietary equipment in the refining and petrochemical sectors.

Speech Topic: How to Utilize Supercritical Water to Cut Carbon Bonds in Plastic Molecules for the Recycling of Diversified Mixed Plastics, Including Contaminated, Mixed, Plastic Films, and Multilayer Films.

You Shengping

Founder/CEO of Yuantian Bio, Associate Researcher/Doctoral Advisor at the School of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University

Dedicated to systematic research in the fields of enzyme engineering and biocatalysis for a long time, with a primary application area in resource chemical engineering (such as enzymatic recycling of PET plastics). As the technical leader, I have established a pilot-scale facility for enzyme engineering and biocatalysis, completing the conversion and application of five laboratory technologies.

Wang An

SGS Standard Technical Services Co., Ltd., Director of Sustainable Business Innovation Committee for China / Global Technical Vice President

Dr. An Wang holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and has over 20 years of experience in developing and implementing innovative sustainable and chemical management solutions, digital platforms, and technology projects in the global supply chain. He is familiar with major international regulations and standards, including REACH, CPSIA, bluesign, Higg Index, GRS, carbon footprint, LCA/PEF, and ESG.

The speech for this session will be: "Environmental Footprint and Ecodesign Assessment of Polymer Material Products."

Xie Yibin

Vice General Manager of Xiamen Luhai Environmental Protection

Director of the Resource Recycling Industry Alliance, Executive Vice President of the Xiamen Chamber of Commerce for the Recycling Industry. He has been dedicated to the recycling and high-quality, high-value utilization of recyclable solid waste resources for over ten years, participating in the drafting and compilation of various national, industry, and group standards for recyclable material recovery and resource utilization. Lu Hai Environmental has actively explored business models for large-scale recycling and utilization of municipal waste, creating a collaborative model involving "government + enterprise + residents," and has built an integrated collection and processing system where each link is closely connected. The recycled plastics are reintroduced into production and daily life, thereby avoiding reliance on government subsidies.

Fu Qiang

Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd. Electric Power Research Institute Leading Technical Expert

Senior Engineer, Tier 2 Leading Technical Expert of the Company, Leading Talent of the "Southern Power Grid High-Level Talent Special Support Program," and Head of Fuqiang Studio. As one of the most important devices in modern power systems, the environmental performance of the insulation materials used in dry-type transformers is receiving widespread attention. The report involves a high-performance recyclable silicone rubber, which is used in the development of a new generation of dry-type transformers. Compared to traditional epoxy resin, silicone rubber dry-type transformers have significant advantages.

Presentation to be shared in this session: "Development of Silicone Rubber Insulation Materials and Their Degradation Recycling and Reuse"

Zhang Rongqi

Secretary-General of the Fiber Reinforced Composite Recycling Branch of the China Association of Resources Comprehensive Utilization

Secretary General of the Photovoltaic Glass Fiber Products Research and Promotion Working Group/Ocean Composite Materials Research and Promotion Working Group of the China Fiberglass Industry Association. Mainly responsible for the recycling and resource utilization of solid waste from wind turbines and photovoltaic modules.

Peng Xiang

Sales Manager of Huizhou Litop New Material Co., Ltd.

The report on chemical recycling technology for regenerating polypropylene (Reborn-PP) will showcase the Huizhou Lituo Chemical Recycling Polypropylene process, and how recycled plastics can balance "performance comparable to virgin materials" with "green and low-carbon value." It will also introduce the applications of its PP products. Chemical recycling is not only an effective way to solve the dilemma of plastic recycling but also a key lever in reshaping industrial competitiveness and building a green value chain.

This session will feature a presentation: "Chemical Recycling Reborn - Reshaping Product Competitiveness and Green Value Chains with Recycled PP."

More heavyweight experts and enterprises to be announced...

Topic 1: Macro Forum on the Recycling Industry of Polymers

1. Interpretation of domestic and international polymer recycling policies, regulations, and plans.

2. Analysis of the Current Situation and Future Development Directions of Recycled Polymer Applications in China

3. The current market situation in Europe and Southeast Asia and the analysis of downstream demand.

4. Polymer recycling industry chain cross-border collaboration and carbon reduction action cases.

Pioneer Dialogue (Roundtable):Industrialization Path and Key Success Factors of Advanced Recycling Technologies for Discarded Polymers

Invited: Advanced recycling technology development enterprises, technical experts, end brand enterprises, NGO organizations.

Topic 2: Advanced Recycling Technology

Waste polymers → monomers/oligomers/pyrolysis oil

1. Pyrolysis technology for mixed waste plastics (containing chlorine), waste rubber, and waste composite materials: thermal pyrolysis, catalytic pyrolysis, microwave pyrolysis, supercritical water pyrolysis, hydrogenolysis, etc.

2. Polyester/Polyurethane/Nylon depolymerization technologies: hydrolysis, alcoholysis, glycosylation, amination, ammonia decomposition, biological enzymatic hydrolysis, etc.

3. Physical Recycling Technology of Waste Plastics by Solvent Dissolution Method

4. Interpretation of standards for pyrolysis oil and regenerated plastics.

5. Recycling carbon footprint, life cycle assessment, and certification of waste polymers.

6. Commercially viable and scalable chemical recycling project case study sharing.

7. Pre-treatment technology for feedstock in chemical recycling and product purification technology (adsorption, dechlorination, impurity removal, separation and purification).

8. Low-value waste plastic sorting technology and urban project operation case studies.

Topic 3: Recycling Cases of PCR/PIR Polymers

Compulsory regulations drive industry transformation; how can recycled polymers rewrite industry logic?

1. Interpretation of New European Regulations and Policies (Automotive, Textile, Packaging) and the Implementation Path of Extended Producer Responsibility Systems

2. Interpretation of the regulatory exemption mechanism for brand manufacturers using chemical recycling materials in the European and American markets.

3. Efficient Dismantling of End-of-Life Vehicles/Home Appliances and Case Studies on Mixed Waste Plastic Treatment and Resource Utilization Technologies.

4. Recycling and regeneration technology and practice cases of single-layer/multi-layer soft plastic packaging materials.

5. Applications of recycled plastics in cosmetics, daily chemicals, food and beverages, express delivery, takeout, home, and pallets.

6. Separation and pretreatment technology of multi-material blended fibers.

7. Breakthroughs and large-scale applications of advanced chemical recycling technologies for polyester, nylon, and spandex.

8. Thermoset resin fiber-reinforced composites (glass fiber/carbon fiber composites) recycling technologies and case studies.

9. Recycling and High-Value Utilization Cases of Retired Wind Turbine Blades.

Concurrent activities:Dynamic Polymer Forum

Realizing the sustainability and functionalization of polymer materials through reversible chemical bonds (also known as dynamic bonds).

1. Dynamic Polymer Chemistry and Principles;

High-performance dynamic polymer materials capable of self-healing and recycling under mild conditions.

3. Dynamically non-covalent bond supramolecular polymer materials with high stability.

4. Dynamic polymer elastomer materials;

Dynamic polymer gel materials.

[Featured Activities]Young Scientists Forum

In the field of polymer recycling, what are the "potential stock" teams and technologies?

The forum will explore innovative achievements of research teams, setting up more than 10 presentations to help the industry understand a direction in just 15 minutes, focusing on original innovation and value innovation, and building an efficient communication platform for connecting talents and collaborations. The content includes advanced recycling technologies for waste plastics (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, enzymatic catalysis, etc.), design and synthesis of recyclable polymer structures, research on recycling process mechanisms, catalyst design, innovative application cases, carbon footprint accounting, and more.

Welcome universities and research institutes to apply and share!