Pyrolysis of Waste Tires and Waste-to-Energy: Innovative Practices in the Circular Economy

With over 1 billion waste tires generated globally each year, achieving their harmless and resourceful treatment has become both an environmental and economic challenge. Pyrolysis technology, hailed as the "ultimate solution" for waste tires, not only converts them into high-value energy products but also drives the deep integration of circular economy and green trade. As a global leader in this field, Niutech, a pyrolysis equipment manufacturer, has set industry benchmarks through technological innovation and industrial practices.

I. Waste Tire Pyrolysis: Transforming Environmental Burden into Urban Minerals  

1. Core Advantages of Pyrolysis Technology  

Pyrolysis is a high-temperature, oxygen-free decomposition process. It converts waste tires into renewable oil, carbon black, and steel wire. Compared to traditional landfill or incineration, its advantages are clear:  

100% resource recovery: Enables full-component utilization of waste tires, eliminating landfill space occupation and fire risks.  

Low carbon emissions: Pyrolysis oil replaces fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions. Carbon black can be reused in rubber product manufacturing.  

Economic viability: High-value outputs include pyrolysis oil (with calorific value close to diesel) and carbon black (market price: 3,000-5,000 RMB/ton).

2. Niutech’s Technological Breakthroughs

With over 30 years of expertise, Niutech has solved three industry challenges—system coking, dynamic sealing difficulties, and product polymerization. Its globally leading industrial continuous production system features:  

Patent portfolio: 110+ core patents covering full-process pyrolysis and eight modular designs. Ensures ≥99% pyrolysis rate with precise control.  

Smart & stable operations: Equipment operates continuously for over 10 years, with annual runtime exceeding 8,000 hours.  

Certifications: EU’s ISCC EU/PLUS dual certification meets CBAM requirements, opening doors to high-end international markets.

II. Niutech’s Global Impact: Technology Export and Industry Empowerment  

1. Domestic Market: Building "Zero-Waste City" Models  

Niutech’s technology is included in China’s MIIT *Industry Access Standards for Waste Tire Recycling*. National demonstration projects include:  

Shandong Zouping Project: Processes 200,000 tons of waste tires annually, producing pyrolysis oil, carbon black, and steel wire. It is China’s largest waste tire recycling base, covering full-cycle sustainable tire management.  

Hunan Project: A provincial-level key project driving circular industry chains in central-south China.  

2. Global Markets: Leading Green Trade Trends  

Europe: Projects in Germany and Hungary comply with EU certifications, enabling high-value use of pyrolysis oil and carbon black.  

BRICS Nations: Converts tires into "urban minerals" in Brazil and tackles "black pollution" in India.  

Global Reach: Technology deployed in 30+ countries, including Germany, UK, and Turkey. Niutech ranks among global leaders in pyrolysis equipment market share.

Niutech is advancing the inclusion of pyrolysis technology in global circular economy standards. Through its "equipment + operation" model (e.g., BOO projects), it lowers investment barriers for clients, accelerates technology adoption, and supports global carbon neutrality. Its success proves that waste-to-energy is not just an environmental solution but a strategic choice for reshaping industrial value chains and advancing green trade.