India · Patent No. 579235
Method of Producing Purified Pyrolysis Oil from Polymer Waste, Biomass Waste and Contaminated Pyrolysis Oil
The PUROIL purification method
- Granted
- 29 Jan 2026
- Filed
- 19 May 2023
- Application
- 202221066516
- Patentee
- Suhas Dixit
Pyrolysis Expert Suhas Dixit
Director & CEO, APChemi Pvt Ltd and APChemi Circular BV. Director, Biochar India Pvt Ltd.
Inventor with 12 patents in pyrolysis and pyrolysis oil purification. Since 2007 he has overseen 49+ commercial pyrolysis projects that have processed 179 million kg of plastic, tyre and biomass waste over 1.3 million operating hours.
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Pyrolysis only, since
2007
12
Patents
6 grant certificates below
49+
Commercial pyrolysis projects
Overseen since 2007
179 million kg
Waste processed
Plastic, tyre and biomass
1.3 million
Plant operating hours
Across APChemi projects
2007
Working on pyrolysis since
Pyrolysis only, nothing else
Figures from APChemi's project records, as stated in Suhas Dixit's professional profile, September 2026.
About Suhas Dixit
Suhas Dixit is the CEO and Co-founder of APChemi, a leading pyrolysis technology company transforming plastic, tire, and biomass waste into circular materials. An inventor with 12 patents in pyrolysis and oil purification technologies, he has overseen the development of 49+ commercial-scale pyrolysis projects processing 179 million kg of waste over 1.3 million operational hours since 2007.
Under his leadership, APChemi has secured support from global corporations including Shell, Unilever, and PepsiCo for chemical recycling initiatives. APChemi is funded and backed by the Technology Development Board, Government of India. The company's breakthrough PUROIL™ technology enables the conversion of previously non-recyclable plastics into refinery-grade blendstocks.
Suhas holds a degree from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai, studied contract management at IIM-A, and has been recognized with multiple awards including the FICCI Circular Technology Disrupter Award and KPMG's Ready-to-Scale Venture Award. Since 2007, his work has focused on developing efficient pyrolysis solutions. An insightful and sought-after keynote speaker, Mr. Dixit regularly presents at international forums on circularity and decarbonization.
His work on this site: pyrolysis oil purification, plastic pyrolysis plants, project management for pyrolysis plants and the guide What is pyrolysis?
Director & CEO, APChemi Pvt Ltd Director & CEO, APChemi Circular BV Director, Biochar India Pvt Ltd
Podcast, Talks and Plant Videos
All 34 videos from the APChemi YouTube channel, newest first. Updated 20 Sept 2026.
4 APChemi Pyrolysis Podcast
Latest episode, 10 Sept 2026: Pyrolysis Is Not One Technology: Why $2 Billion Was Lost in Pyrolysis Projects (Sep 2026)
16 Conference talks, panels and interviews
15:05 Recycled Carbon Black: Achieving 10-30% rCB + 45-55% Emission Reduction | APChemi rCB Asia (2025)
22:12 Extended Producer Responsibility & Chemical Recycling | APChemi 2024 | Suhas Dixit
13:36 Unlocking SME Decarbonization via A Two-Stage Funding Model (Suhas Dixit, APChemi)
18:25 Pyrolysis Solves Pesticide Plastic Waste: Suhas Dixit (APChemi) Reveals Breakthrough Tech
26:49 Pyrolysis Insights at Smithers' Singapore Conference (2024) | Enabling Chemical Recycling
26:48 Suhas Dixit, CEO of APChemi discusses Social Entrepreneurship with Alankrita Khera, Director of ACT
25:04 Pyrolysis and Pyrolysis Oil Purification Technology | 2023 Philippines | APChemi - Mr Suhas Dixit
32:02 Advanced Recycling Technology: Circularity and Decarbonisation | ASEAN Manufacturing Summit (2023)
23:27 Chemical/Advanced Recycling of Plastic Waste via Pyrolysis (Conference Presentation)
4:54 Chemical Recycling: The next opportunity for empty pesticide container management (2022)
9:24 Chemical /Advanced Recycling via Pyrolysis (2022) - Conference Presentation
17:17 Chemical Recycling. or Advanced Recycling - Conference Presentation by Suhas Dixit, APChemi (2022)
20:40 Chemical Recycling of Plastic Waste (Conference Presentation) Suhas Dixit, APChemi
1:02:40 Plastics Recycling: Plastic Tax & Chemical Recycling in Europe (Panel Discussion)
20:29 Plastic Waste Management: Plastic Recycling, Plastic Pollution (Conference Presentation) Suhas Dixit
26:37 Waste Management in India - (Conference Presentation) Suhas Dixit, APChemi
14 Plant and technology videos
0:19 Plastic Segregation from Municipal Solid Waste | Contact Us
1:02 Pyrolysis & PyOil Purification - APChemi's Capabilities (2022)
1:36 Biofuel & Diesel - 50:50 Mix for Engine (Renewable Diesel via Biomass Pyrolysis)
3:16 Pyrolysis Plant - (Virtual Tour) for Plastic Multilayer-Packaging/MLP APChemi (2022)
6:15 Biodiesel from Biomass Pyrolysis: Technology and Plant Developed by APChemi
6:30 Pyrolysis Plant: Plastic to Oil, Pyrolysis Machinery (APChemi Corporate Video) Suhas Dixit
3:22 Pyrolysis Plant for Multi-layer Packaging Waste
1:52 Plastic Pyrolysis Plant by Agile Process Chemicals LLP, Suhas Dixit
4:31 Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Plant, Plastic to Oil Plant, Plastic Waste Disposal
4:27 Hard-to-recycle Plastic to Oil | Mixed Plastic Pyrolysis Plant | Contact Us
1:37 Pyrocrat's Pyrolysis Plant
1:29 Pyrolysis Plant by Pyrocrat Systems, India
0:32 Plastic to Oil Pyrolysis Plant 2
2:02 Plastic & Tire Pyrolysis Plants by Pyrocrat Systems LLP - Suhas Dixit - www.pyrocratsystems.com
Granted Patents
Suhas Dixit holds 12 patents in pyrolysis and pyrolysis oil purification. 6 grant certificates have been issued so far, covering five of these inventions: 5 from the Indian Patent Office and one from South Africa's Patent Office in Pretoria. Click any certificate to read it.
India · Patent No. 493062
An Apparatus for Pyrolysis of Polymer Waste and the Process Thereof
- Granted
- 2 Jan 2024
- Filed
- 23 May 2014
- Application
- 1727/MUM/2014
- Patentee
- Suhas Dixit
India · Patent No. 425480
Device for Melting Plastic Waste Specifically for Plastic Pyrolysis
- Granted
- 16 Mar 2023
- Filed
- 10 May 2019
- Application
- 201921018856
- Patentee
- Suhas Dixit
India · Patent No. 412534
Air Lock Feeding System for Waxy or Semisolid Materials
- Granted
- 25 Nov 2022
- Filed
- 24 Aug 2019
- Application
- 201921034161
- Patentee
- Suhas Dixit
South Africa · Patent No. 2022/00408
An Improved Clog-Free Condensation System for Pyrolysis Vapour of PET Containing Polymer
South African grant of the Indian invention below; priority IN 201921023312 of 12 June 2019
- Granted
- 28 Sept 2022
- Filed
- 12 Jun 2020
- Application
- PCT/IN2020/050523
- Patentee
- Suhas Dixit
India · Patent No. 374847
An Improved Clog-Free Condensation System for Pyrolysis Vapour of PET Containing Polymer
- Granted
- 18 Aug 2021
- Filed
- 12 Jun 2019
- Application
- 201921023312
- Patentee
- Suhas Dixit
Full patent portfolio (12 titles)
- Method of Producing Purified Pyrolysis Oil from Polymer Waste, Biomass Waste, and (PVC, PET) Contaminated Pyrolysis Oil Granted
- A Process for Pyrolysis Oil Cleanup
- Removal of Contaminants from Pyrolysis Oil
- Purification of Hydrocarbon Liquids Including Pyrolysis Oil
- An Improved Clog-Free Condensation System for Pyrolysis Vapour of PET-Containing Polymer Granted
- A Novel Process to Convert Plastic Waste into Bitumen
- An Apparatus for Pyrolysis of Polymer Waste and the Process Thereof Granted
- Device for Melting Plastic Waste Specifically for Plastic Pyrolysis Granted
- Air Lock Feeding System for Waxy or Semi-Solid Materials Granted
- High-Capacity Reactor for Highly Fouling Reactions
- Improved Batch Reactor
- A Novel Pyrolysis Reactor
Selected Speaking Engagements
Keynotes, panels and training sessions on pyrolysis, chemical recycling and decarbonisation, 2019 to 2026.
2026
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Smithers' Packaging Recycling Conference, Singapore
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Asia Poly Styrene Environment Meeting, Bangkok
2025
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IFC (World Bank Group) workshop on Green Hydrogen | MNRE International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2025 | Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA)
Green Hydrogen via Biochar and Pyrolysis
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Recycling Renewables Summit, Amsterdam
Scaling critical material recovery
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Recovered Carbon Black Asia Conference, Bangkok
How Smart rCB Integration Transforms Tire Pyrolysis Economics
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Mahindra Auto Group event on Tyre Recycling
Recovered carbon black and chemical recycling of tyres
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Smithers' Packaging Recycling Conference, Singapore + Japan Styrene Industry Association's Asia Poly Styrene Environment Meeting, Bangkok
Pyrolysis and Chemical Recycling
2024
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National Convention 2024 on EPR & Plastic Waste Management Rules
Making Chemical Recycling Commercially Viable
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AMI Plastics' PVC Formulation Asia, Bangkok
PVC Recycling and Sustainability
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US TechCamp, trainer on pyrolysis
Advanced Recycling & Waste Management
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Recycling Pesticide Packaging Waste, Vietnam
Recycling Pesticide Packaging Waste
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Smithers' Singapore Conference
Enabling Chemical Recycling: Pyrolysis Insights
2023
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Philippines
Pyrolysis and Pyrolysis Oil Purification Technology
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ASEAN Manufacturing Summit
Advanced Recycling Technology: Circularity and Decarbonisation
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Smithers Singapore Online Conference
Chemical/Advanced Recycling via Pyrolysis
2022
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CropLife International
Chemical Recycling: The Next Opportunity for Empty Pesticide Container Management
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AIPMA Conference
Chemical/Advanced Recycling via Pyrolysis
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Polymerupdate and SPE Europe R.A.C.E. Conference
Advanced Recycling
2019
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Elite Plus 8th Flexible Packaging Global Summit, Mumbai
Chemical Recycling of Plastic Waste
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Plastic Waste Management Conference, Polymerupdate RACE India
Areas of Expertise
01
Advanced Recycling Technologies
Specialized in chemical recycling of single-use plastics through pyrolysis and other innovative methods.
02
Pyrolysis Technologies
Extensive experience in plastic, biomass, and tyre pyrolysis processes.
03
Microwave Plasma Pyrolysis
Conversion of biogas into graphene and graphite for carbon sequestration.
04
Pyrolysis Oil Purification
Development of purification methods for pyrolysis oils to produce high-quality outputs.
05
Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Expertise in biochar-based carbon sequestration techniques.
06
Intellectual Property Development
Proficient in developing chemical and mechanical technologies, holding multiple patents.
07
Process and Mechanical Simulations
Skilled in simulating industrial processes for optimization and efficiency.
08
EPCC
Comprehensive knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning in industrial projects.
09
Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Proven track record in founding and leading successful ventures.
10
Contract Management
Experienced in managing contracts for large-scale engineering projects.
11
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Application of AI and machine learning in optimizing industrial processes.
Professional Experience
2010 – Present
Founder and CEO, APChemi Circular B.V.
- Global Leadership: Established APChemi as a leading provider of pyrolysis and pyrolysis oil purification technologies worldwide.
- Technological Innovation: Led the development of groundbreaking technologies converting plastic, tyre, and biomass waste into valuable products, significantly reducing environmental pollution.
- Project Delivery: Oversaw the commissioning of over 49 pyrolysis plants, each with capacities up to 15 tons per day.
- Industry Reputation: Solidified APChemi's reputation by supplying advanced recycling solutions globally.
- Intellectual Property: Innovated in pyrolysis technology, resulting in 12 patents and numerous successful projects in advanced recycling and environmental sustainability.
Education
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Ongoing
Doctorate in Business Administration (in progress)
Swiss School of Business and Management, Switzerland
Focus: Influencing Corporations to Accelerate Circularity, Equation of Existence
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2021
Executive Education Program in Contract Management
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad), India
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2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Pune
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2003
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, India (formerly UDCT)
Work with Suhas Dixit
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Websites: apchemi.com and biocharind.com. Also see About APChemi and case studies.