Research projects

How can data gaps in the processing of bioplastics and recycled plastics be closed so that more of these materials are used? As part of the research project "Computer simulation in extrusion technology for customised bioplastics and biocomposites (ComEX)" research is being conducted on the computer simulation of plastics in order to simulate processing procedures, ensure greater safety in the processing of bioplastics and recycled plastics and thus produce customised materials.

Quelle: Timo Klostermeier_pixelio.de

Industrial food production in Germany produces large quantities of eggshells, which to date have remained largely unused. Yet they offer great potential as a resource for a bio-based economy, as they can be used industrially, for example in the plastics industry. This is where the research project "AddEgg" comes in.

Quelle: RainerSturm / pixelio.de

In the "Bio-CO2 polymers" project, novel plastics based on dihydroxyacetone (DHA) are to be developed from the base molecule CO2. The basis is a biocatalytic process cascade. DHA is a simple carbohydrate that is widely used in self-tanning products, for example.

Quelle: IfBB

The long-term goal of the project is to improve the ecological footprint of plastics applications. To this end, the plastics industry should be enabled to predict, measure and optimise this already during the design and component selection of a production process, instead of having to correct the process at a late stage of development, as has been the case up to now, which is costly and resource-intensive.

Quelle: fritz-kulturgüter GmbH

Beverage crates are an established mass product made of fossil-based plastic. However, due to their multiple use as a reusable product with a long life cycle, they are particularly suitable for the use of bio-based materials. The potential for reducing CO2 emissions in logistics during the use phase of the beverage crates is high.