Fraunhofer CCPE

📢 We are pleased to announce that Roxana Grömmer and Michael Großhauser, both are experts from our CCPE odor team, are joining us for our next Fraunhofer CCPE compact on December 5, 2024! Their presentation is entitled "Odor scavengers & plastic stabilizers". Register here until November 29, 2024 for our free online event ‘Fraunhofer CCPE compact: Emission and odor optimization in plastics and recyclates’ on December 5, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm free of charge. 👉 Registration at: https://lnkd.in/dUSX_M_e #fraunhoferccpecompact #ccpecompact #circulareconomy #plastics #odor Fraunhofer ICT, Fraunhofer LBF

Two exciting presentations from from Fraunhofer CCPE institutes at the Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 in Cologne! “E-Waste Plastics Valorization: A Symphony of Advanced Recycling Technologies“ presented by Laura Strobl from Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV together with Dr. Oscar Vernáez from Neste on November 20, 2024 ”Methods for Pre- and Posttreatment of Feedstocks for Chemical Recycling of Plastic Wastes - Different Methods and Novel Approaches” presented by Dr. Alexander Hofmann from Fraunhofer UMSICHT on November 21, 2024. If you have any further questions, please visit Fraunhofer UMSICHT at booth 16. Stop by and let's talk about recycling solutions! ♻️ #AdvancedRecycling #FraunhoferCCPE #Innovation #Plastics

🏆 Recyclable mono-material sandwich structures win innovation award The Fraunhofer ICT has won the first place in the category Research and Science at the Innovation Award of the AVK- Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe! 🎉 Congratulations to our Fraunhofer CCPE Institute and to the team led by Sascha Kilian and Anna Krüger, who received the prize for the “Processing of recyclable mono-material sandwich structures in large-scale production processes”. The award ceremony took place as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebrations. The innovation opens up new possibilities in #lightweight construction and contributes to sustainability by enabling the reuse of materials and reducing the need for new petrochemical plastics. Innovative processes enable the production of components from just one material based on the multi-morphology approach - ideal for applications in the mobility industry as well as in sports and leisure products. We are delighted to be involved in this development together with the Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Polymerforschung IAP! Get more information about it: https://lnkd.in/d3UbS7PW #circulareconomy #plastics #innovation Foto: © AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe

Am 6. November öffnet das CCPE Institut Fraunhofer LBF im Rahmen der »Open Hub Days« seine Labore. Vorträge, Live-Demonstrationen, Spiele und vieles mehr erwarten die Gäste. Die Themen an diesem Tag sind: 👉 Herausforderungen bei der Verarbeitung und Verbesserung von Kunststoffabfällen zu hochwertigen Rezyklaten 👉 Gemeinsame Führung und Exponate zum Thema Sortierung und Verarbeitung 👉 Spannende Vorträge zu den Themen: ➡ Wundertüte Gelber Sack: Kunststoffe in der Kreislaufwirtschaft (Metzsch-Zilligen Elke, Leitung Research Department Circular Additives and Compounds im Fraunhofer CCPE) ➡ Von schmutzigen Händen zu High Tech - Das Projekt K3I Cycling im Überblick (Dr. Simon Gölden) ➡ Crashkurs Analytik von Rezyklaten (Pia Klingenberg) ➡ Störstoffe, Materialschädigung und wie man damit umgehen kann (Michael Großhauser, Leitung Research Department Circular Polymers im Fraunhofer CCPE) Weitere Infos unter: https://lnkd.in/eB3Hif6y

On November 27, Dr. Alexander Hofmann, Fraunhofer UMSICHT and Head of Research Department Advanced Recycling, will give two presentations on chemical #recycling and new potentials in #pyrolysis at the IAEA Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications in Vienna. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is gathering ministers and high-level officials from IAEA member states for the 2024 Ministerial Conference. It will address the role of nuclear science and technology in tackling some of today's challenges such as health, food safety, water resource management and climate change. The parallel side event will focus on the fight against #plastic pollution.

#Odors in plastics often cause challenges, especially in high-quality materials. Our team at Fraunhofer CCPE develops customized concepts to minimize odors and emissions from recycled #plastics. We are now presenting our customized solutions on our new topic page “Odor in plastics and recyclates” on our homepage! 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dA36sgxg 🗓 If you want to learn more, register for our free online event Fraunhofer CCPE compact entitled “Emission and odor optimization in plastics and #recyclates” on December 5, 2024 from 2 - 4 p.m.: https://lnkd.in/dUSX_M_e #FraunhoferCCPEcompact #CCPE

“Beyond PEF – Next Generation Polyester Materials Using FDCA as Building Block” is the topic of the presentation by Dr. Daniel Zehm, Head of the Research Department Circular Additives and Compounds, at the PEF World Congress on October 31, 2024. We, together with the Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Polymerforschung IAP, look forward to seeing you there! #PEFWorldCongress #Polyester #Plastics

🌍Closing new loops with recycling – Study for Interzero ♻️ Recycling is not just a trend; it is a crucial strategy for protecting our resources. A recent study by Fraunhofer UMSICHT, a CCPE institute, commissioned by Interzero, highlights the significant impact of #recycling on climate protection. In 2023 alone, Interzero recycled approximately 2.5 million tonnes of materials, avoiding 1.2 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, over 11.1 million tonnes of primary resources were saved. For over 15 years, Fraunhofer UMSICHT has been analysing the environmental benefits of recycling for Interzero. Their annual life cycle assessments confirm that recycling is crucial for sustainable living and economic activity in Germany and Europe. Dr. Markus Hiebel, Head of Sustainability and Participation at Fraunhofer UMSICHT and leader of the CCPE Research Department "Circular Logistic and Sustianability, explains: ‘Our studies provide a strategic basis for decision-making on sustainable action and expertise in the transformation process towards a circular economy.’ Let's keep closing the loops! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/diHCVZZg #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Resources #GreenhouseGasEmission #ClimateProtection

»Cellulose, Lignin, Stärke und PLA – Was leisten sie in thermoplastischen Kompositen und Blends?« so lautet der Präsentationstitel von unserem Research Department Leiter Prof. Dr. Johannes Ganster am 15. Oktober 2024 auf dem Infotag Bio-Komposite für die Kreislaufwirtschaft. Wir freuen uns mit dem Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Polymerforschung IAP, einem CCPE-Institut, wenn Sie ins Dechema Haus in Frankfurt am Main vorbei kommen. Näheres zu dem Research Department »Circular Polymers« erfahren Sie hier: https://lnkd.in/dDDxgtH5 #CircularPolymers

At the Fakuma Messe, the Fraunhofer ICT will be presenting the following topics, some of which were developed at the Fraunhofer CCPE: #Odor reduction and purification: Innovative methods for improving air quality and reducing unpleasant odors in various applications. #Lightweight construction with just one material: We present a monomaterial sandwich seat back that promotes sustainability and efficiency in design. Processing of #recyclates: Our ongoing work on the processing and use of recyclates is highlighted to emphasize the importance of circular economy practices. Recyclable bio-based sports products: Discover our developments in sports products based on #PLA that are both functional and environmentally friendly. Visit us at the Friedrichshafen exhibition center, hall B2, booth 2104, to explore these exciting topics and to engage in conversation. Together with the Fraunhofer ICT, we look forward to your visit! Copyright: Bild 1 und 2: Fraunhofer CCPE/Mike Henning Bild 3: Fraunhofer ICT