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Recovered Carbon Black Asia 2026 will kick off on the morning of Day 1 with a joint session alongside Sustainability in Tires 2026. Registered participants will be able to attend both conferences and will also have access to a shared networking area throughout both days, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Day One | 3 September 2026 THU Day Two | 4 September 2026 FRI
Registration & Opening Remarks
Registration
Opening Remarks by Producer
Nancy Yao | Director of Operations, Asia, Smithers
<Joint Session> Keynote Presentations & Global Market Overview
Topic to be confirmed
Abstract coming soon...
 
Frances Arns | Head of Sustainability, Michelin Asia Pacific
Topic to be confirmed

Speaker from a Tire Brand
 
Commercial Scale Pyrolysis Chamber Design & rCB Performance in Tire Compounds
As Eco Infinic expanded its production in 2026, it has also upgraded its pyrolysis chamber design. The 2nd generation chamber is electrically heated and has a larger body, providing significantly higher throughput. This paper analyzes the rCB produced by the 2nd generation chamber and compares its physical specifications as well as in-rubber performance with rCB from Eco Infinic's 1st generation chamber in various common tire formulas.
  • Company Intro
  • Pyrolysis Chamber Design Overview
  • 2nd Generation Chamber Intro
  • rCB Specs 1st vs 2nd Generation
  • In-Rubber Performance 1st vs 2nd Generation
  • Conclusion
 

Jeff Shiue | General Manager, Eco Infinic
Networking tea break
The Year in Carbon Black & Recovered Carbon Black
Abstract coming soon...
 
Paul Ita | President, Notch Consulting
Asia-pacific Tire Market: Current Situation and 5-years Outlook
  • Overview of the global tire market (by tire types, raw materials, end uses and regions)
  • The dominant region of the tire market: Asia-pacific
  • Key trends and drivers in Asia-pacific market
  • Advanced technology (recovered carbon black) in Aisa-pacific
  • Future outlook of Asia-pacific tire market
  • Conclusion
 

Sharon Tong | Consulting Analyst, Smithers
Networking lunch
<Session> Achieving High-value and High-performance Application of rCB
Source-Dependent Performance of Recovered Carbon Black in EPDM Compounds for Automotive Sealing Applications
The growing volume of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) has increased the need for effective and scalable recycling solutions. Pyrolysis-derived recovered carbon black (rCB) is considered a promising alternative filler for rubber applications. However, its variability remains a key challenge for industrial use. This study focuses on the impact of rCB source on the performance of EPDM rubber compounds. rCB materials obtained from different feedstocks and suppliers were incorporated at various replacement levels and compared in terms of curing behavior and mechanical performance. FTIR and TGA analyses were used to assess compositional differences, while rheological properties (ML, MH, ΔM, t90) were determined using RPA. Mechanical performance was evaluated through tensile strength, elongation at break, hardness, and tear resistance, both before and after aging. The results show that the origin of rCB has a direct effect on compound behavior, particularly in curing response and reinforcement efficiency. Variations in ash content and surface chemistry influence both processability and final properties. These differences define practical limits for carbon black substitution in EPDM systems.
  • rCB source (feedstock + supplier) directly controls curing behavior and reinforcement in EPDM
  • Variations in ash content and surface chemistry lead to changes in both processability and final properties
  • These differences define practical carbon black replacement limits
  • rCB is a viable sustainable alternative, but requires strict source selection for consistent performance
 

Dr. Kemal Cellat | Group R&D Materials Senior Specialist , Standard Profil
Carbon-Negative by Design: Conductive Composites from Waste Tyre Pyrolysis and Biogas-Derived Graphene for Energy Storage
The escalating volume of end-of-life tyres and the growing demand for sustainably sourced energy storage materials present a convergent opportunity for carbon-neutral innovation. This work introduces a novel conductive carbon composite derived entirely from waste streams: recovered carbon black (rCB) from end-of-life tyre pyrolysis, and few-layer graphene synthesised from biogas. The resulting composite exhibits high electrical conductivity, interconnected carbon network architecture, and strong electrochemical performance, demonstrating compelling potential as a sustainable electrode material for energy storage industries. By fixing carbon from both waste tyres and biogas into a durable, high-value solid material, this dual-waste valorization pathway delivers measurable carbon footprint reductions versus fossil-derived electrode materials. This approach supports the tyre industry's transition toward carbon neutrality while simultaneously contributing to the clean energy supply chain, embodying a genuinely circular and carbon-conscious material innovation.

 
Anansinee Thaboon | Chief Executive Officer, Greenergy One Company Limited
Demonstrating Coating Enabled Performance Stability in Regenerated Carbon: Insights from rC Regen CGX 1000
Reclaimed carbon (rC) performance, and thereby adoption, in tire compounds is often limited by variability in surface chemistry and performance consistency. Cabot Corporation’s Regenerated Carbon Technology upgrades rC within a carbon black reactor environment to produce a regenerated reinforcing carbon with stable, N300 class performance with 30% rC content. While rubber performance indirectly indicates a beneficial coating, Cabot material characterization results provide direct evidence of a regenerated surface layer, supporting a coating enabled mechanism rather than a simple physical blend. These surface characteristics remain stable with no observed aging penalty as observed by both 6PPD depletion and cured property evolution, helping preserve long term performance. Together, these insights demonstrate how Cabot’s Regenerated Carbon Technology can overcome key technical barriers to circularity by enabling higher recycled content without compromising durability or performance consistency.
  • rC use is limited by surface-chemistry variability and inconsistent performance.
  • Cabot’s Regenerated Carbon Technology delivers stable N300 class performance at 30% rC
  • Stable surface chemistry reduces compound performance variation, enabling higher recycled content without durability trade-offs.
 

Purwo Negoro Muljawan | APS Technical Solution Manager, PT. Cabot Indonesia
<Session> Scaling Commercial Value of of rCB
Translating Sustainability into Scalable Commercial Value
The transition toward circular and low-carbon materials is unlocking new pathways to translate sustainability into scalable commercial value within the carbon black industry. Tyre pyrolysis has emerged as a key enabler in this transition, converting end-of-life tyres into valuable co-products, primarily a carbon-rich solid phase (char) and tyre pyrolysis oil (TPO). These intermediates can be further processed into high-performance reinforcing fillers—milling the char yields sustainable carbonaceous materials (SCM), while TPO can serve as a circular feedstock in furnace processes to produce sustainable carbon black (SCB).
This paper evaluates the performance and sustainability proposition of the Continua™ range, focusing on key dimensions such as regulatory compliance, product performance, carbon footprint reduction, and ease of adoption within existing manufacturing ecosystems. Additionally, it highlights the inherent challenges associated with scaling pyrolysis-derived feedstocks, including quality consistency, process variability, and supply chain integration, which remain critical considerations for widespread commercial adoption.
Overall, the study demonstrates how circular feedstock pathways can be translated into future-ready large scale commercial solutions, bridging sustainability ambitions with tangible industrial value creation.

Speaker from Birla
Networking tea break
Beyond the Tire - High-Value Commercial Growth of rCB in Asia's Plastics and Coatings Markets
As the global rCB market approaches an estimated projection of $ 1.0 billion by 2030, the industry is reaching a critical inflection point. When tire-to-tire circularity remains a prime goal, the fastest commercial growth is presently in high-value non-tire segments, including industrial coatings, plastic masterbatches and conductive additive for energy storage. This presentation will explore the commercial evolution of rCB which is set to grow at a 16.9 % CAGR through 2030. Real world case studies of successful integration will be analysed including (a) Market Diversification, (b) Successful Case Studies, (C) the Economics of Circularity and (d) the Supply Chain Resilience. Expected take away :- Understanding of the commercial roadmap for rCB in Southeast Asia and the techno-commercial requirements needed to capture market share in high-growth, non-tire applications.
 
Biswajit Paul | Technical Director, Shine Carbon and Chemicals
If there are hurdles, it is not rCB. From technology risk to commercial opportunity
From process to products
In the last years it has become evident that recovered Carbon Black is unlocking the business viability of chemical tyre recycling (also called “pyrolysis”). The top global companies understand themselves as rCB producer, not as tyre pyrolysis operator, and they also have brand names for their rCB.

From application to products
Many companies that are now marketing rCB have not yet finished their product development. Whereas for prime furnace carbon black there is a direct link from product properties like external specific surface area and oil absorption number to application performance, this link does not exist for rCB. We have to validate rCB in the applications because we cannot reliably predict application performance with product properties.

From products to service
The meme “If there are hurdles, it is not rCB” comes from an online dialogue with a rubber journalist who wrote a positive article about a major US rCB producer, but then carried on saying “there are still hurdles for rCB”. I do not agree. I define rCB by success, not by failure. By now, top industry experts know exactly how to engineer rCB. If rCB fails, it is not rCB, it is char. If rCB fails, it is not engineered enough. If rCB fails, failure is not linked to rCB but to human error. The commercial value for rCB is driven by its application engineering, not by the product. Even more services are required in the supply chain for scaling rCB sales. The commercial opportunity is that services are more difficult to copy by your competitor than products.  Great years are ahead for scaling rCB, especially in Asia.
 
Martin Von Wolfersdorff | Principal Advisor, Wolfersdorff Consulting
<Session> Asia Market Dynamics
rCB Market Dynamics in Asia: A Strategic View for Manufacturers
Recovered carbon black is no longer only a technical innovation story. In Asia, the more important question for rCB manufacturers is now strategic: which markets should we serve, why should we serve them, and how much realistic space is available in each market? The Asian rCB opportunity is highly fragmented. Different regions, applications, and customer categories are at different stages of awareness, validation, sustainability pressure, pricing expectation, and technical readiness. For a manufacturer, success does not come only from producing rCB; it comes from choosing the right market segment, understanding the customer’s decision logic, and aligning product capability with commercial reality. This presentation will discuss the market dynamics of rCB in Asia from the practical viewpoint of an rCB producer. It will explore how manufacturers can evaluate various market opportunities, including tyre, rubber, plastics, industrial, and emerging applications, without treating all demand as equal. The discussion will touch upon product specifications where relevant, but the main focus will be on market attractiveness, customer expectations, adoption barriers, pricing sensitivity, approval timelines, competitive positioning, and scalability. The session will also address a key management question: should an rCB producer chase the most technically demanding market, the fastest-converting market, the highest-volume market, or the market that best fits its current product and process maturity?
 
  • Asia is not one uniform rCB market: demand maturity, customer expectations, and adoption pace vary significantly
  • How rCB manufacturers should evaluate which market segments to enter and which to avoid
  • Difference between technically attractive markets and commercially scalable markets
  • Market-space assessment across tyre, rubber, plastics, industrial, and emerging applications
  • Key management choices: volume vs margin, specification fit vs development burden, quick conversion vs long-term strategic approval
  • Practical view on customer decision-making, approval timelines, pricing sensitivity, and sustainability value recognition
 

Ravi Rathi | Director, Rathi Group, Capital Carbon
End of Day One
Opening Remarks
<Session> Technological Iteration and Innovations
From Pyrolysis By-Product to Circular Raw Material: Advancing High-Purity rCB for Tire Recycling
RCB Nanotechnologies, in cooperation with the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, has fundamentally solved the long-standing limitations of pyrolysis-derived rCB, including high ash content and inconsistent quality. The technology enables high purity rCB (>96% carbon content) with consistent performance comparable to virgin Carbon Black, allowing full substitution of key grades such as N550, N660 and N772 across tire, rubber and plastics applications. Based on this innovation, and validated by leading global customers, RCB Nanotechnologies has transformed pyrolysis-derived rCB from a limited blending additive into a true circular raw material.
 
Over the past years, RCB Nanotechnologies has further developed the Tire Value Platform (TVP), including additional key technologies as the extraction of steel fibers during the shredding of tires and usage as Xfibres in the construction industry, a devolatizer after the pyrolysis process as well as a smart energy storage and management system enabling a complete end-of-life tire valorization in one integrated solution. We invite strategic partners and industrial stakeholders worldwide to use our technologies and drive the transition to a truly circular tire recycling industry.
 
Niels Raeder | Founder & CEO, RCB Nanotechnologies
Topic to be confirmed

Speaker from Doright 

 
Pelletising System: Pin Mixers Built to Go Beyond Moisture and Binders
Pelletisation is a non-negotiable step in making recovered carbon black (rCB) commercially viable- without it, the material is too dusty, too light, and too inconsistent in flow behaviour to be handled efficiently at industrial scale. Among available densification technologies, pin-type pelletisers have become the equipment of choice for rCB processing, owing to their ability to handle ultrafine carbonaceous powders with short residence times and a compact plant footprint. However, industrial experience has shown that achieving stable, repeatable pellet quality is far from straightforward. The same equipment that delivers excellent results under optimised conditions can become a source of product variability, excessive recycle load, and operational downtime when process parameters or equipment geometry drift outside their operating window.

This presentation will cover:
  1. How pin mixer agglomeration actually works- the five-stage pellet formation mechanism (wetting, nucleation, coalescence, layering, densification) and the dynamic balance between growth and attrition that governs the final pellet size distribution.
  2. The critical role of moisture and binder control- why the acceptable operating window is often only a few percentage points wide, how uneven spray distribution causes broad pellet size distributions, and the practical differences between lignosulfonate, molasses, and synthetic binder systems.
  3. Pin geometry and material selection as core process engineering decisions- how rotor speed, pin diameter, tip profile, axial arrangement, and pin wear interact to define the shear field inside the chamber, and why degraded pin geometry is frequently misdiagnosed as a feed or moisture problem.
  4. Virgin carbon black (vCB) versus recovered carbon black: why rCB pelletisation is considerably more sensitive to mechanical process variables than vCB due to its higher ash content (10–25%), variable particle morphology, and inconsistent surface chemistry- and what this means for equipment specification and operating margins.
  5. Drying integration- the impact of inlet temperature, airflow, and residence time on final pellet crush strength and attrition resistance, and the consequences of treating the dryer as a separate system rather than an extension of the pelletisation process.
  6. Practical operational challenges: nozzle blockage, chamber build-up, recycle instability, and rotor wear- what causes them, how to detect them early, and how automation and closed-loop moisture control reduce reliance on operator intervention.
  7. Engineering design principles for industrial rCB pelletisation systems that deliver consistent product quality across shift changes, feed batch variability, and extended production campaigns. Drawing on engineering experience across multiple industrial rCB processing installations, the presentation will highlight the practical decisions that separate plants achieving consistent pellet quality from those in a cycle of reactive adjustment.
 

Nandakumar Nagothkar | Assistant Manager- Technical, Ecomak Systems
Networking tea break
<Session> TPO in Focus: Commercial Trends and Technical Breakthroughs
Turning TPO into a Higher-Value, Certifiable Feedstock: How to stop selling strategic circular value as a low-margin commodity.
Tire Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) is increasingly being evaluated not only as an alternative fuel, but as a circular hydrocarbon feedstock for refining and petrochemical applications. This presentation explores how evolving regulations, certification systems, refinery decarbonization targets, and circular feedstock demand may reshape TPO valuation beyond conventional fuel economics. The outcome of this presentation will enable the attendees to understand what differentiates fuel-grade TPO from refinery-acceptable circular feedstocks, how TPO pricing is evolving, and why certification & regulatory alignment may become commercially important for future market access.

Bullet Points: Key discussion areas 1. Downstream adoption: Which downstream applications generate the highest strategic value for upgraded TPO, and how to capitalise it? What technical barriers continue to limit broader market acceptance? 2. In-house TPO upgrading: Could distillation / refining become commercially necessary for long-term competitiveness? At what scale do upgrading pathways become economically viable for pyrolysis operators? 3. Certification and compliance: How are RED II/III implementation, national GHG reduction schemes, and circular feedstock certification frameworks influencing market access and commercial viability? 4. TPO pricing: Should TPO be benchmarked against fossil fuel markets, or refinery compliance economics, or carbon premiums, or certification value, or other emerging pricing mechanisms? 5. Outlook: Is exporting TPO to Europe the only pathway for premium pricing, or can regional APAC markets evolve?

Franklin Raj | Consultant, Weibold
TPO Market Developments, Upgrading Pathways, and Carbon Production
The commercialization of tire pyrolysis is increasingly dependent on developing viable markets for tire pyrolysis oil (TPO). While TPO represents a significant product stream, its utilization is constrained by high aromaticity, sulfur and nitrogen content, and compositional variability, limiting direct integration into conventional refining and petrochemical systems. However, TPO is gaining traction as a feedstock in fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) and is being evaluated for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other advanced fuel pathways. Unlocking its value requires robust upgrading via hydrotreating, hydrocracking, and refinery integration, with key challenges in hydrogen demand, catalyst tolerance to contaminants, and process integration. In parallel, carbon production from TPO is emerging as a complementary valorization pathway, leveraging its aromatic richness for carbon formation. Achieving application-grade carbon products requires control over reaction conditions, carbon yield, morphology, and impurity management, supported by downstream quenching and pelletization. KBR’s expertise in furnace and high-temperature process technologies enables direct TPO-to-carbon conversion routes, expanding value creation beyond conventional upgrading. Advancing these pathways requires integrated process design, linking pyrolysis, upgrading, and product finishing to ensure consistent quality, reliability, and scalability. KBR’s experience in hydroprocessing, refining integration, and thermal systems supports scalable solutions, de-risking projects and enabling bankable, circular deployment.

TPO utilization is constrained by high aromaticity, sulfur/nitrogen content, and variability, but is gaining traction in FCC co-processing and emerging SAF pathways. Unlocking value requires robust upgrading via hydrotreating, hydrocracking, and refinery integration, with key challenges in hydrogen demand, catalyst tolerance, and process integration. Direct TPO-to-carbon pathways are emerging as complementary routes, requiring control over carbon yield, morphology, and impurity management, along with effective downstream finishing. KBR’s expertise in hydroprocessing and furnace technologies enables both upgrading and direct carbon conversion pathways, supporting scalable, reliable, and bankable TPO valorization.

Akash Desai, Commercial Director at KBR
Aashish Gaurav, Senior Technology Manager, Advance Recycling Technologies at KBR
 
<Panel> Scale vs. Performance
Panel Discussion: rCB Fight Night - Scale vs Performance
As the recovered carbon black (rCB) industry moves from pilot projects to commercial deployment, producers face a critical strategic question: should investment be focused on expanding production capacity or enhancing product quality and performance? This interactive debate will bring together industry leaders from across the rCB value chain to challenge conventional thinking and explore where the greatest value lies.

Panelists will discuss whether the market rewards premium-grade rCB, the trade-offs between volume and performance, the role of technical specifications such as ash content, and who ultimately benefits from product upgrading. Through provocative questions and contrasting viewpoints, the session will examine the industry's priorities for growth and what success will look like in the decade ahead.

Moderator
Martin von Wolfersdorff, Principal Advisor at Wolfersdorff Consulting

Panellists
Niels Raeder, Founder & CEO at RCB Nanotechnologies
Tony Wibbeler, CEO & Founder at Bolder Industries
and more…
 
Networking lunch
<Session> Achieving Consistency in rCB Through Control and Technologies
Upgrading rCB using Acoustic Cavitation/ Dissolution to meet specifications within the Bridgestone & Michelin White Paper
An acoustic cavitation method was developed to treat carbon black samples produced from the pyrolysis of end-of-life tyres, with the aim of evaluating its effects on ash content, sulphur levels, particle size, and surface area. Three distinct carbon black samples—derived from passenger vehicle tyres, truck and bus tyres, and off-the-road (OTR) tyres—were sequentially treated using acid and base solutions under acoustic cavitation. The treatment resulted in substantial reductions in sulphur and ash content, with sulphur decreasing by 56% (range: 53–60%) and ash (including zinc, calcium, and silicon) decreasing by 66% (range: 54–76%). Beyond impurity removal, the process also significantly reduced particle size and improved surface properties, with increases of 44% in BET surface area and 86% in STSA surface area. The enhancement in STSA surface area is particularly significant for the tyre manufacturing industry, where it is a critical parameter for reintegrating recovered carbon black into tyre production. Notably, the method demonstrated robustness across a range of carbon black samples with varying impurity profiles. This research was undertaken with the assistance of Tyre Stewardship Australia for rCB samples from tyres to meet the standards of the Bridgestone & Michelin White Paper. Further research is required to address characteristics such as Toluene Discolouration and Transmission which were unaffected by this treatment.
  • Acoustic cavitation/dissolution method developed
  • Substantial reductions in sulphur and ash content were obtained.
  • Significantly reduced particle size and improved surface properties of rCB
  • Acoustic cavitation increased BET and STSA surface area
 

Dr. Doug Stuart | Director, ANCORRA Advanced Recycling
Engineering Consistent rCB: Integrating Feedstock, Process, and Application Performance
The transition toward circular materials in the rubber industry has accelerated the adoption of recovered carbon black (rCB) as a sustainable alternative to prime carbon black. This presentation highlights the journey of Fishfa Rubbers Limited in building an integrated and scalable rCB ecosystem, leveraging its legacy in rubber recycling and being among the first to receive government approval for establishing a pyrolysis unit in Gujarat, India. The discussion will begin with the expansion of Fishfa Rubbers Limited’s business in recovered carbon black, with a focus on feedstock management strategies for mixed end-of-life tires (TBR/PCR) to ensure consistent product quality from pilot-scale development to commercial operations. It will also cover the adoption of advanced processing technologies and the establishment of a state-of-the-art R&D facility equipped with modern characterization capabilities. The core of the presentation will focus on recovered carbon black properties, including surface chemistry, morphology, and competitive benchmarking. Comparative insights with prime carbon black will be presented, supported by application data in rubber compounds. Emphasis will be placed on performance optimization through formulation strategies involving partial substitution of prime carbon black with rCB, along with current production capacity and future expansion plans aimed at establishing a reliable supply for the rubber industry.
  • Scalable rCB ecosystem development from end-of-life tires
  • Feedstock management for consistent rCB quality
  • Transition from pilot to commercial production
  • Integration of advanced processing technologies and state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure
  • rCB characterization and benchmarking vs prime carbon black
  • Application performance and partial substitution strategies in rubber compounds
  • Current production capacity and roadmap for future expansion
 

Shailendra Patel | Head R&D, Manager- Research & Development, Fishfa Rubbers Limited
Topic to be confirmed

Speaker to be confirmed

 
Detecting oversized particles in rCB with the new picoG-lite instrument
The presence of coarse oversized particles in rCB is an important quality parameter for recovered carbon black. These particles act as weak points in the rubber matrix and are typically removed by milling. Reliable detection of the particle size is therefore critical for quality control.
Laser diffraction is today's standard method, but it has fundamental limitations for rCB. The technique assumes spherical, optically uniform particles of a homogeneous composition. rCB is none of that, which limits the use of laser diffraction to provide D97-values. Further, pelletized rCB has proven to be difficult to analyze, as non-broken-up pellets interfere with the size analysis.
We introduce picoG-lite, a new powder analyzer that measures the mass of individual particles in picograms via a technique known as acoustic impaction. The powder is dry-dispersed and deagglomerated in a venturi nozzle. Each particle impacts onto a membrane-like piezo crystal, which produces an electric signal proportional to its mass.
In several case studies, we tested different types of rCB and obtained a strong correlation between picoG data and the D97 from laser diffraction. This allows the use of picoG to measure rCB quality parameters in accordance with ASTM standards. The picoG-lite instrument gives rCB producers an affordable, fast, and direct measurement of what matters most: How many oversized coarse particles are in the product.
 
Dr. Jörg Wieder | Co-Founder & CEO, femtoG
Networking tea break
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