3 News by Fraunhofer-Institut für Mikrostruktur von Werkstoffen und Systemen IMWS for the plastics industry

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Revamped plastics recycling chain

Today’s waste, tomorrow’s valuable resource

06-Mar-2024 - These days, the majority of consumable and everyday items are made from petroleum-based plastic. In Germany alone, some six million tons of plastic waste are generated every year. Approximately half of this is mechanically recycled into new materials; the rest is used for energy recovery. ...

chemical recycling circular economy digital twin +5
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Inspired by the gecko: Better adhesion properties of plastics through combined micro- and nanostructures

Structured surface improves adhesion, wettability, optical reflection, hydrophobicity and recyclability.

27-Feb-2024 - With a patented process for micro-nano-structuring, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS in Halle (Saale) has achieved significant improvements in the adhesion properties of polymers. The process, in which structured surfaces are produced by hot imprinting or ...

adhesion hydrophobicity microstructures +13
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Non-toxic plasticisers for use in elastomers and thermoplastics

Bio-based plasticizers from Central Germany

08-Dec-2023 - The Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS is working with partners to develop a marketable, completely bio-based and non-toxic plasticizer for use in elastomers and thermoplastics. Using rapeseed oil as a starting product, more sustainable solutions for tires and ...

biopolymers elastomers glycerine +6
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