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State-funded collaborative project: "PARITY-4-REUSE" aims to revolutionize the recyclability of Type 4 Pressure Vessels 🌿 Currently, the production of Type 4 pressure tanks is based on a thermoset matrix, which is only very limitedly recyclable. However, the issue of "reusability of plastic products" is becoming increasingly important. Energy transition and reduced CO2 emissions #climateneutrality A consortium of industry and research has set itself this ambitious goal: to develop a PA 6-based Type 4 pressure tank that can be recycled and sustainably reintegrated into the material cycle. The project started on October 1, 2023, and will run for three years. Project coordination is handled by Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH / Elkamet Rotomolding, supported by the engineering service provider ISATEC GmbH as a subcontractor. Additionally, the companies Roth Composite Machinery GmbH and Siebenwurst GmbH & Co. KG, as well as the Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) with the Chair of Carbon Composites, are involved. An associated partner is HYDAC Group Technologies GmbH. Parity-4-Reuse is funded within the framework of the National Innovation Program for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP II) with a total of €1,097,350.46 by the Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr (BMDV). The funding directive is coordinated by NOW GmbH and implemented by Projektträger Jülich (PtJ). #ShapingTheFutureWithRotomolding #ElkametRotomolding #recycling #Type4pressurevessel #hydrogen

📽 Watch out our TECH Talk video with Krzysztof Uziałło, Application Development Engineer at Nexeo Plastics, who shares with us his experience regarding one of the most important trends we have been meeting recently: projects connected with metal-replacement applications. In this type of projects, the targets to achieve by using polymers are weight reduction and production speed increase. Both targets are connected to the other very important trend in plastics market which is sustainability. Discover more about Nexeo Plastics team experience on metal replacement applications and sustainability projects through our TECH Talks by Nexeo Plastics . Now also in #YouTube ! Do you want to schedule a meeting with one of our engineers to get an assessment on the development of your applications? Send us an email to [email protected] and we will contact you. #TechTalks #sustainability #metalreplacement #plasticsindustry #plastics #development

High capacity granulators for #plasticsrecycling with industry lowest TCO by CMG Granulators https://lnkd.in/dXN-5rJ8 #recycling #plasticrecycling #plastics #plasticsindustry #recyclingindustry

Thrilled to introduce PoliPIR™ compounds – a game-changer in our commitment to environmental stability. Crafted from post-industrial recycled resins like PC, PC/ABS, PA6, PA66, PP, and other ETPS, these compounds are revolutionizing the industry. Our focus? Providing OEMs with cutting-edge solutions that resonate with our planet's needs. The benefits extend further – these compounds are not just marketed; they're sold to the molding and extrusion communities, amplifying the impact. Join us in propelling the drive toward a greener future. PoliPIR™ compounds are paving the way for sustainable innovation, fostering a more harmonious coexistence between technology and the environment. To know more, visit https://lnkd.in/d2r8r_hi #engineeringpolymer #compounds #engineering #ecologically #technologically #postindustrial #nichepolymer #sustainabilty #sustainabilitygoals #PoliPIR #PoliPCR #tollcompounding #researchers #nylon #polymer #Postconsumer #environmentallyfriendly #conservation #sustainablelifestyle #technology #constantlyengage #greenersolutions #manufacturers #injectionmolders #tollprocessors #landfills #automotive #film #fiber #electronics #lighting #consumerproduct #powertools #sustainabilitymatterstoday #globalchallenges #sustainablemanufacturing #sustainablematerials #materialinnovation #thermoplastic #plasticindustry #resinsupplier #postconsumerrecycledplastic #plasticrecycled #flameretardant #compounds #techcompanion #nylons

Covestro Opens New Polycarbonate Copolymers Plant Covestro has inaugurated its first plant that can produce #polycarbonate copolymers on an industrial scale at its Antwerp, Belgium site. The company’s new platform technology is based on an innovative, solvent-free melt process in combination with a new reactor concept. According to Covestro, this makes polycarbonates with adjustable properties accessible, which have been developed and tested on a laboratory and pilot scale in recent years. The #investment is in the mid double-digit million euro range and covers a pilot and a production plant, Covestro said. In addition to the reduced complexity of the new production process, the connection to the existing infrastructure in Antwerp with four production lines for polycarbonate combines the global scale of production with the flexibility of a stand-alone unit. "The new production process is the first and only one of its kind in the world and enables us to offer a broad portfolio of material innovations," said Sucheta Govil, Covestro’s chief commercial officer. "With the new plant, we can now produce and launch new polymer materials on an industrial scale much faster than before." Read more on #CMI online: https://lnkd.in/e58KHD5T

New Perspective on Anode-Free All-Solid-State Batteries with Shirley Meng from University of Chicago; Argonne National Laboratory. Anode-free strategy is gaining more interest in recent years, due to its manufacturing simplicity and potential for high-energy-density batteries without safety compromise. However, the design constraints for anode-free batteries have been difficult to overcome. In this talk, I will give an update on our efforts to enable anode-free lithium-metal and anode-free sodium-metal batteries. We hope to discuss a few opportunities presented by such a strategy. https://lnkd.in/eZfQmXpd Save €150 with Discount Code 2428-SPK. #AABCEurope

Exploring the Versatility of Polypropylene in Modern Industries! 🌐♻️ From packaging solutions to automotive components, #polypropylene is a game-changer. Join the conversation on innovation and sustainability. . . . . #vinayakassociates #materialscience #innovationinindustry

Join Jennifer Austin, ExxonMobil market segment manager, Hygiene & Medical, at R.I.S.E (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineering Fabrics Conference) Sept. 27 to learn more on leveraging Exxtend™ technology for advanced recycling in product design. See more upcoming dates where our experts are speaking about how Exxtend technology is helping to unlock the value of a wider range of plastic material that can be difficult to recycle through mechanical processes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gH8hYsEp #advancedrecycling #Exxtendtechnology #chemicalrecycling #circulareconomy #plasticscircularity

🔥 Our Polymer Expert Interview - Part 1 is online: 🌱 Plastics & sustainability - a contradiction? 🌱 The first part of our expert interview series with Dirk Moses from Technoform - Tailored Solutions is now available.🚀 🎥In this video I find out how Technoform has been researching sustainable solutions since 2015, from the use of renewable resources to the introduction of innovative separation technologies. Dirk and his team are setting standards, from overcoming skepticism about bio-based materials to making effective use of production waste. Stay tuned for two more episodes: 🎥Part 2: Sustainable plastics solutions for the automotive sector 🎥Part 3: Prejudices about plastics - a brake on innovation? Thanks to Magdalena Aitken, Dr. Thorge Brünig Brünig and the whole Technoform team for this great exchange, as well as Nikos Oikonomou for the shooting. #Follow so you do not miss out on the insight. Thanks for watching! #sustainability #plastics #innovation #extrusion #interview #polymer #findoutaboutplastics #productdesign #technoform