Avient Introduces Complēt™ R Long Fiber Reinforced Composite Based on Nylon 6 Recovered from End-of-Life Fishing Nets

On February 28, 2022, Avient announced the commercial availability of Complēt™ R long-fiber reinforced composite material using post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material recovered from end-of-life fishing nets
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Eric Wollan, general manager of long-fiber technology at Avient, said: "We are delighted to introduce our first recycled content long-fiber composite in a larger portfolio based on recycled resins
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Historically, the search for Pultrusion-compatible recycled resins for composites have always been a challenge
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But we are committed to leading the industry by offering sustainable options, even in our performance-critical materials such as long-fiber composites "

Complēt R nylon 6 long-fiber composites create a positive environmental impact by reducing plastic waste in the ocean and can help OEMs achieve their goals of using materials with recycled content
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Potential markets include those whose products involve structural applications that are often deployed in harsh environments
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Examples include lighter expedition gear for outdoor recreation, next-generation vehicles that go further using fewer energy resources, and office furniture with recycled content that contributes to LEED building certification
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The stiffness, strength and toughness properties of Complēt™ R nylon 6 long fiber composites are comparable to standard nylon 6 long fiber formulations using virgin resin, giving these materials the necessary structural capability to replace metals
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Using these composites as an alternative to metal also offers significant weight savings, while also saving time and cost through single-step injection molding
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Worldwide formulations are available in standard black, long glass fiber, long carbon fiber or the usual weight percentages of a hybrid combination
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The levels of post-consumer resin in these products vary, allowing the final product to meet different performance and sustainability requirements
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