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The research focuses on the reuse and recycling of plastic waste streams. The aim is to develop new building blocks, especially amines, for the production of polyamides, aramides and polyurethanes. Major multinationals such as Teijin Aramid, Covestro and Perstorp are involved in the project.
Reason
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences carries out applied research into the chemical decomposition of polyamides and aramides by bringing them into contact with water. This process leads to the formation of new building blocks.
What problem does the project solve?
The research uses a microwave oven to accelerate the decomposition of polyamides. Specifically, polyamides such as PA6, PA6.6, PA4.6 (Stanyl from DSM) and PA5.6 are studied. After purification, adipic acid is obtained in addition to diamines. The project thus focuses on efficiently reusing plastic waste and obtaining valuable building blocks for new materials.
The above is one part, but the project and its activities are broader:
Chemical recycling of polyurethanes
Enzymatic recycling of polyester textiles
Hydrolysis of polyamide and polyaramide by microwave.
Who is the project team?
The project team consists of lecturers, professors, researcher and students from NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Hanze, RUG and WUR. The available expertise of these knowledge institutions is brought together to make the project a success.
