Goodyear Tyre developed a unique tread compound that contains Monolith carbon black produced from methane pyrolysis as part of its zero-emission carbon black in the tyre production programme.

The US tyre manufacturer and Monolith, a global leader in creating clean hydrogen and materials, entered into a collaboration agreement in December 2021 for the development and potential usage of carbon black made from methane and/ or biomethane for its tyres.

Its ultra-high performance, all-season ElectricDriveTM GT tyre, designed for electric vehicles, in size 235/40R19, will feature the new tread formulation.

This tyre, which will be made with this particular carbon black, is the first one available for purchase in the market that uses Monolith’s brand of carbon black.

Traditional carbon black typically comes from burning fossil fuels, but Monolith’s plasma-based process uses renewable power to complete methane pyrolysis, producing only carbon and hydrogen with no need for combustion. Methane can be broken down into its carbon and hydrogen atoms through a process called methane pyrolysis. 

“At Goodyear, we are continually looking at and working with our supply base to understand and discover innovations and technologies to use in our products,” said Chris Helsel, senior vice president of Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer. “The use of carbon black produced by methane pyrolysis is an example of how we are collaborating with our suppliers, like Monolith, to utilize sustainable materials in our consumer products without compromising on performance and safety.”

“Working with innovative partners to incorporate sustainable ingredients is at the core of what we do, and Goodyear has been at the forefront of that mission,” said Rob Hanson, co-founder and CEO, Monolith. “We’re thrilled for the tire made with Monolith carbon black to launch and excited for the continued product research and development in this industry-leading partnership.”

The company plans to explore expanding the Monolith carbon black produced via methane pyrolysis across additional product lines in the coming years.

Goodyear also plans to continue to investigate with Monolith the potential use of new technologies, such as the use of carbon black produced from methane derived from waste sources.

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