Related Article) Technofinechem Develops Pellet-Type Blowing Agent for Recycling Waste Plastics into Lightweight Automotive Components – Unicorn Factory
Technofinechem Targets the Automotive Lightweighting and Recycled Materials Markets with Eco-Friendly Pellet-Type Blowing Agents
Technofinechem Co., Ltd. is accelerating the commercialization of its pellet-type blowing agent technology, which enables both lightweighting and improved environmental performance in automotive components using natural fibers and waste plastics.
Technofinechem has developed a pellet-type blowing agent for natural-fiber composite materials based on eco-friendly blowing agents and recycled resins. In collaboration with a global automotive company, the company conducted a proof of concept (PoC) for the application of the technology to automotive soundproofing pads, confirming its potential for practical application.
Enhancing the Performance of Natural-Fiber and Recycled-Resin Composites
Technofinechem's pellet-type blowing agent is designed for use in the production of composite materials incorporating natural fibers and recycled plastics. Under controlled temperature conditions, the blowing agent expands to create voids within the material while helping maintain structural stability.
One of its key features is its ability to maintain stable foaming performance even under high-temperature conditions of approximately 230–250°C. By expanding reliably during high-temperature processing, the material can help reduce weight while improving thermal insulation and sound absorption compared with conventional natural-fiber reinforced boards.
The blowing agent can achieve expansion of up to 800–1,000% or more, while volumetric expansion of approximately 40–50 times can be achieved depending on processing conditions. This provides potential for application in various lightweight automotive components, including interior materials and sound-absorbing and sound-insulating parts.
Reducing Raw Material Consumption and Promoting Recycling
Another key advantage of the technology is its ability to address both lightweighting and resource efficiency.
Compared with conventional natural-fiber reinforced boards, the technology can reduce raw material input by approximately 25%. The use of recycled materials during manufacturing can also help reduce resource consumption and contribute to lowering carbon emissions generated during component production.
In particular, composite material technology combining waste plastics with natural fibers aligns with the growing emphasis in the automotive industry on the use of recycled raw materials and resource circulation. As a result, the technology is expected to serve not only as a solution for vehicle lightweighting but also as a potential technical alternative for the transition toward more sustainable materials.
Expanding Applications in Automotive Lightweighting and High-Temperature Processing
Vehicle lightweighting continues to be an important priority in the automotive industry as manufacturers seek to improve fuel efficiency and energy performance. At the same time, the expansion of eco-friendly vehicles has increased demand for recyclability and the use of recycled materials in automotive components.
In response to these market changes, Technofinechem is strengthening the competitiveness of its high-temperature-stable pellet-type blowing agent, which can be used in high-temperature manufacturing processes where conventional blowing agents may be difficult to apply.
The company has been securing intellectual property related to the technology through patent registrations and applications. Going forward, Technofinechem plans to expand its applications into automotive natural-material interior components, sound-absorbing and sound-insulating parts, insulation boards, and high-performance lightweight structural materials.
From Technology Validation to Global Commercialization
Having confirmed the potential application of its technology through a PoC conducted with a global automotive company, Technofinechem plans to focus on full-scale commercialization and expansion into overseas markets.
Based on its pellet-type blowing agent technology, which can simultaneously contribute to the use of eco-friendly materials and vehicle lightweighting, the company aims to identify new demand in the automotive materials sector and expand cooperation with global automotive and materials companies.
Technofinechem will continue to develop eco-friendly material solutions that address not only lightweighting and functional performance but also recycling and resource circulation. Through these efforts, the company aims to further strengthen its competitiveness in the future automotive materials market.
Source: Unicorn Factory, July 25, 2025, “Technofinechem Develops Pellet-Type Blowing Agent for Recycling Waste Plastics into Lightweight Automotive Components”
테크노화인켐, 폐플라스틱을 車 경량화 부품으로…펠렛형 발포제 개발 성공 - 유니콘팩토리
※ This material has been reconstructed based on the contents of the referenced article.
