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UPLIFT360'S TECHNOLOGY

Chemical recycling transformed using low-energy processes and low-impact chemicals, applied to advanced material waste streams.

TIMELINE

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NOV 2022

UK MOD funded project on recycling body armour begun

FEB 2023

Proof of Concept Chemical Recycling

MAY 2023

Proof of Concept Resin Removal

SEPT 2023

Luxembourg R&D centre created

NOV 2023

Renew & ChemR patents filed

Resin Removal developed for more composite materials

Para-aramid recycling industrialised

AUG 2023

Body Armour Recycling Phase 2

OCT 2023

UK R&D Centre in Bristol

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RECYCLED MATERIALS

WE CONVERT WASTE ARAMID FIBRES INTO ‘RENEWED’ CONTINUOUS FIBRES THAT CAN RE-ENTER THE HIGH VALUE SUPPLY CHAIN

We have devised an eco-friendly, low-energy technique for recycling fibres employed in high performance products such as body armour. Our innovation utilises sustainable chemicals to convert waste para-aramid fibres into a liquid, which can then be spun back into a high- performance material with similar characteristics to virgin material. Through this recycling process, valuable materials can be reintroduced into the supply chain.

NEW MATERIALS

WE DEVELOP HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS WITH A REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE DEFENCE AND SECURITY, AEROSPACE, AND AUTOMOTIVE SECTORS

Our latest addition is a team in Luxembourg developing new, natural fibre-based materials in bespoke high-performance applications such as defence, motorsport, aerospace and automotive. To ensure circularity, we’re also developing methods to recycle or regenerate the fibres we work with.

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CASE STUDY

Uplift360 have received over £400K from the Defence and Security Accelerator to develop a technology capable of recycling the valuable para-aramids found in body armour. This circular economic technology has the potential to reduce CO2e emissions, bolster vulnerable supply chains and deliver substantial cost savings for defence.

A display of Uplift360's body armour vest

RECYCLED CHEMICALS

WE EXTRACT PETROCHEMICAL FEEDSTOCK FROM WASTE POLYMERS AND COMPOSITES

We’ve developed a low-energy technology that can depolymerise waste materials into chemical compounds (their building blocks). These recycled chemical compounds can then re-enter the downstream supply chain to make new polymer materials. This bypasses the need to extract more fossil fuels, this not only reduces CO2 emissions but creates inexpensive petrochemicals.

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DID YOU KNOW?

The original research into depolymerisation was funded by the Defence and Security Accelerator to extract aromatic compounds from waste para-aramids. 

TECHNOLOGY

The process designed by Uplift360 is a really good example of how new and intelligent thinking can transform old practices in Defence. Their innovative approach could reduce wastage, save money and secure supply without compromising on high-quality kit for our armed forces.

PUSHING THEBOUNDARIES OFCIRCULARITY

- Minister of State for Defence: Baroness Goldie

PUSHING THEBOUNDARIES OFCIRCULARITY

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CASE STUDY

Our work on Project Monet is helping develop this technology. Here we are assessing the viability of recycling an end-of-life RAF training aircraft, as part of a wider circularity assessment done by ourselves and a fantastic set of partners, led by Babcock.

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CASE STUDY

We’re working with the Luxembourg Institute for Science and Technology on the development of new materials that are circular by design, but non-fossil fuel derived, for the defence, security, aviation and automotive markets.

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Address | Luxembourg:

Uplift360, Europe Sarl 9 Rue Du Laboratoire, L- 1911, Luxembourg

 

Address | UK: 

North Gate (UWE), Filton Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8RB

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RESIN REMOVAL

WE SELECTIVELY REMOVE RESIN MATRICES FROM HIGH-VALUE REINFORCING FIBRES

Our low-energy, environmentally friendly process can separate high value fibres from their resin matrix in a waste material composite. By its nature it is fibre agnostic, meaning it has the potential to work for a wide range of fibre composites. The retrieved fibres will retain the woven or non-woven state they were in, retaining their high value.

TECHNOLOGY

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