1. Transformation of plastic waste into manufacturable products
Person(s) in charge : Kamal, Musa R.
Description : The project concerns the development of medium temperature treatment of various plastic waste from domestic or industrial origin. A classical reactor is used and work is done on operating conditions. Breakdown of polymers into monomers would ease their reuse in manufacturing processes. Melting at medium temperature (300-400°C) allows selective recovery of polymers in a liquid or solid form. These products can be used as synthetic lubricants.Another project deals with blending of polymers, including plastic waste.
Partners : Martinex
Status of research : bench scale
Availability of results : free
Concerned organizations : plastic and petrochemical industry
2. Hydrolysis of polyesters
Person(s) in charge : Kamal, Musa R. and David G. Cooper
Description : The project concerns the development of a reactor able to break down polyester molecules into monomers. No catalyst is needed.
Partners :
Status of research : development unit
Availability of results : free
Concerned organizations : plastic and petrochemical industry
3. Development of laminar polymer blends
Person(s) in charge : Musa R. Kamal
Description : The project employs special processing conditions, in conjunction with a patented die design, to obtain laminar polymer blends with excellent barrier properties. Both single screw and twin screw extruders were used successfully for this purpose.
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