Perlco Pty limited
Making a Greener World with Perlite
By Adapting New Technologies for an Environmental Friendly Perlite
Perlite markets
Growing Markets
According to Facts and Factors*, the Global Expanded Perlite Market size was valued at around US$ 1,392.40 Million in 2021 and is estimated to grow about US$2,031.70 Million by 2028, at a CAGR of approximately 6.50% between 2022 and 2028.
* October 04, 2022 06:54 ET | Source: Facts & Factors
Adapting New Technologies
Perlite Production
- New innovative technologies have been developed for the production ultra-lightweight expanded perlite with a density as low as 33 kg/m3 and of closed-structure expanded, glassy microspheres.
- The expanded microspheres produced have many potential applications including fillers in:
- cosmetics & body scrubs
- plastics
- paints
- joint compounds
- replacing microplastics
ZERO EMISSION PERLITE
Reducing Greenhouse Gas
- Strategic institutions have researched breakthrough technologies for perlite processing with the key areas of research focused on the following:
- Zero Emissions
- Environmental Sustainability
- Low Energy Strategies
- New Mineral Processing Techniques
Research & Development
Perlco is conducting extensive research to decarbonise and develop a new non-Portland cement binder
Perlco is currently investigating new process technologies including infrared drying, furnace design and using solar power to replace conventional gas heating.
A new thermal process is being developed to manufacture an expanded glass material for the production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) seen on the photo above. This eco-friendly low cost process successfully used expanded pitchstone for high-end nanotechnology applications.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
- Microplastic replacement using perlite microspheres
- Geopolymers
- Pozzolans
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Perlco has been conducting long-term testwork on perlite replacing cement in concrete and research into perlite in nanotechnology
ENGINEERING A NATURAL ALTERNATIVE TO MICRO PLASTICS
Perlite can make microplastics a thing of the past !!
The natural material perlite is an compelling replacement for plastics microbeads in personal care products, such as some exfoliating scrubs, cosmetics, toothpaste and shower gels.
Perlite is:
- A natural safer alternative
- Good exfoliating performance
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Tiny plastic particles microplastics are added to some exfoliating skincare gels. From there, they get into the environment and may enter our bodies.