"Bayer MaterialScience is testing a new initiative technology and conducting research in the area of using greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) as a component in plastics. The CO2 supplied by the power generation industry is to be used for the production of high-quality foams, replacing a portion of the petroleum usually used as a raw material. The pilot plant at Chempark Leverkusen has been using CO2 from an RWE lignite-fired power plant in Niederaußem outside of Cologne to produce a chemical used for the production of the high-grade plastic polyurethane. Industrial production of the CO2-based precursor is scheduled to begin in 2015. Polyurethane is specified for use in many types of mass produced products, including; mattresses, furniture, automotive components, as well as building, and refrigerator insulation."
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