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A Novel Microwave-Enhanced Superheated Steam Process for High Performance Drying of Hygroscopic Polymers (HIPERDRY)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

The principal objective of the HiPerDry project is to create a significant advance over the state of the art in hygroscopic polymer drying technology. A three year development programme which will culminate in the testing and demonstration of a prototype hygroscopic polymer drying system is proposed. The resulting combined microwave and super-heated steam drying (MW-SHSD) system will boast the fol ...
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Valorisation of legumes co-products and by-products for package application and energy production from biomass (LEGUVAL)

Start date: Dec 1, 2013, End date: Nov 30, 2016,

LEGUVAL targets the use of co-products and by-products of processed legumes production for valorisation by extraction of the protein fraction and use of the leftover biomass as additives in composites production and as a source of biogas by anaerobic digestion. Multiple benefits will be gained by these approaches for plastics producers since proteins are biodegradable raw materials suitable for me ...
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Continuous, highly precise, metal-free polymerisation of PLA using alternative energies for reactive extrusion (InnoREX)

Start date: Dec 1, 2012, End date: May 31, 2016,

The demand for biobased polymers is growing fast. According to the current state of the art, metal-containing catalysts are needed to improve the polymerisation rate of lactones, posing a hazard to health and the environment. InnoREX will develop a novel reactor concept using alternative energies for the continuous, highly precise, metal-free polymerisation of PLA.In InnoREX, metal-containing cata ...
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Cost-effective low-friction SEALS by Texturing During Moulding technology (TDM-SEALS)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

As associations of the European plastic and rubber industry, one of our main duties is to monitor potential markets in order to identify novel trends and emerging market niches which can bring growth opportunities to our enterprises, mainly SMEs. In the sector of plastic and rubber seals there is clear and growing demand for higher performance, “zero-leak” seals. A seal is a device that joins mech ...
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Development of processes and quality procedures for the valorisation of recycled plastics for food contact applications (SUPERCLEANQ)

Start date: Nov 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2014,

The goals of the SuperCleanQ project are to develop quality control and quality assurance tools and procedures for plastics recycling processes targeted at food contact applications to enable SMEs to conform to Commission Regulation EC 282/2008 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods. Thetools will be applied to a new process for the recycling of coloure ...
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A Safer Alternative Replacement for Thiourea Based Accelerators in the Production Process of Chloroprene Rubber (SafeRubber)

Start date: Jun 1, 2010, End date: May 31, 2013,

In December 2007, the European Commission imposed a total of € 247 635 000 fines on the five largest manufacturers of chloroprene rubber for participating in a cartel. As a result of this price fixing and market abuse by large enterprises, the SME involvement in this sector has diminished and requires research investment to re-build its presence. Additionally there is increasing pressure to replac ...
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New manufacturing infrastructure for the production of high quality Natural Fibres (UltraFibre)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2012,

Natural fibres offer a route to the production of sustainable composites, replacing inorganic and petrochemical based fibres with high-embodied energy. One of the main obstacles to the exploitation of natural fibres is the limited consistency of supply, with batch-to-batch variations in quality. Retting – a process whereby plant stems are left to weather in the fields – has been identified as bein ...
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Innovative rotomoulding development to improve cycle times and process efficiency whilst facilitating greater flexibility in product design and integrity for the SME-rotomoulding sector (RotoFlex)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2011,

ROTOFLEX addresses the needs of the Rotational Moulding industry through: · Development of an automated feed system for polymer, additives, and coolants direct to the rotating mould at any point in the cycle. This will allow the production of: multilayer parts for enhanced product performance fibre-reinforced composites and facilitate automatic and controlled internal mould cooling · Decreasin ...
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