Hankook Tire & Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding with Rotoboost, a company specializing in thermocatalytic decomposition of methane gas, to jointly develop a low-carbon footprint carbon material for tire applications.
The companies are collaborating on technologies intended to reduce CO₂ emissions during the raw material acquisition phase, aligning with Hankook Tire’s long-term strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Carbon black, a key material in tire production, is derived from fossil-based feedstocks and is associated with high CO₂ emissions. To address this, Hankook Tire has been conducting research into sustainable alternatives, including recycled carbon black and certified carbon black, aimed at reducing emissions during the tire manufacturing process.
