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Next steps In the past, USDA has had to ship TAS all over the country for processing: torrefaction occurred in Indiana, grinding occurred in Arkansas, and then the product was shipped to Oregon for compound formulation. However, Wagner was able to find regional partners for his project. Still, a more local source is needed long-term for both research and scale.
“To put torrefied almond shells into plastic or rubber we need to have a more integrated approach,” said Huang. “Shipping ingredients to multiple processors is expensive, time-consuming, and can sacrifice quality and consistency.” Huang hopes this integrated solution might be an opportunity that an entrepreneur will embrace. In addition to rubber, ABC and USDA are also actively researching possibilities to add TAS to plastic products and advanced carbon materials.³ For Wagner, his time in the Almond Leadership Program ended over a year ago, but his passion for this work is stronger than ever. “We need to find new uses for shells,” he said. “It’s really nice that the Almond Board sees the problem and is trying to get ahead of the game. And I want to be a part of that.” A detailed overview of Wagner’s project was featured in the November 2020 issue of Rubber World magazine, available online. 4
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