Published on July 2025
Cabot Unveils Plasma Black Process
Cabot Corporation has unveiled its Plasma Black process — an energy-efficient furnace black technology that the company says reduces CO2 emissions by around 20 percent compared with conventional methods, targeting specialty grades for EV tire compounds.
The move is part of a wider industry response to electric-vehicle demand and tightening emissions rules, with major producers investing in lower-carbon production routes and conductive grades for batteries and EV tires.
As emissions standards tighten across major markets, the carbon black industry is shifting toward greener production — a trend that is reshaping sourcing decisions throughout the supply chain.
Planning your carbon black procurement around sustainability?