Discover how Global Composites together with Swancor are delivering the first system of 100% recyclable thermosetting resins system EzCiclo♻️, a key element in the search for materials that reduce the CO2 impact of automotive manufacturing.

In 2021, the transport industry was the second largest CO2 emitter worldwide, accounting for more than 20% of total global emissions. In an area in which metals account for between 30% and 60% of the carbon footprint generated during the manufacture of an automobile, there is a pressing necessity to use materials that reduce the CO2 impact during the life cycle of vehicles, such as the solutions provided by Global Composites.

EzCiclo’s♻️ essential role in the automotive industry.

As a company that is committed to contributing to a cleaner future for all, considering the needs of industries such as marine, rail, and construction. Global Composites is pleased to be part of a collaboration that aims to mark a milestone in the automotive industry: the use of Swancor’s system of 100% recyclable thermosetting resins, EzCiclo ♻️ in the development of LIUX’s vehicle bodies.

What does this recyclable resin system deliver?

EzCiclo ♻️ is the first system of 100% recyclable thermosetting resins on the market, which means that its carbon footprint is reduced to a minimum compared to traditional materials.

		Thermosetting resin	EzCiclo
Foot-print Comparison	Product Carbon Emission / Kg (Kg-CO2e)	1,09	0,12
Waste Treatment Process	Carbon Emission (kg-CO2e)	10,700	535

This is the first solution on the market that has the major advantage of allowing the composites manufactured through this system to be degraded by reactor treatment and by means of temperature, assisted by the degrading agent, CleaVER, also provided by Global Composites and Swancor.

CleaVER and its importance for a more sustainable future.

During the recycling process of these resins, CleaVER is a key actor as it breaks the polymeric chain of the composite, degrades and dissolves it. This way, the resulting products, a liquid oligomer and the fibers, can be separated for later reuse.

Benefits of EzCiclo in the manufacture of electric cars

The use of recyclable, lighter and more durable resins in the manufacture of electric vehicles has multiple benefits:

• Reduces dependence on metals in the development of bodies and part of the chassis.
•  Its combination with natural fibers for the creation of the composites reduces dependence on finite natural resources.
• It reduces the carbon footprint to a minimum during production (0.12 compared to 1.09 for a thermosetting resin).
• Its ability to be 100% recyclable promotes the circular economy.

Corporate partnership for a sustainable future

Through EzCiclo ♻️ recyclable resins manufactured by Swancor and distributed by Global Composites, we have established a strategic partnership with LIUX, a company committed to revolutionizing the automotive industry and with a team of people working to provide the world with a new, more sustainable vision in the automotive sector.

The new Geko model is made with this innovative system of thermosetting resins, 100% recyclable, conferring exceptional mechanical performance and safety.

Impact on the sustainability of the automotive industry.

The impact of this collaboration is undoubtedly significant. By incorporating this kind of recyclable resins in the manufacture of new electric vehicles, we contribute to reducing a large amount of waste, minimizing the use of non-renewable materials and achieving more sustainable mobility.