Studying Mechanical Marine Plastic Waste Recycling Using Twin-Scale Extrusion and Injection Molding
From regulatory requirements to analytical technical solutions in material development with pre- and post-consumer plastic waste, learn how inline methods, rheology, and extrusion streamline R&D processes for faster and more sustainable product development.
Modern plastics, used in packaging, automotive, textile, and other applications, often contain complex chemical mixtures, posing significant recycling challenges. This 5-part webinar series introduces advancements in science to create efficient recycling methods for separating and processing these materials.
Who should attend this webinar series?
- Researchers and scientists from industry and academia who are involved in polymer/biopolymer material and product development.
Key learning objectives:
- Understanding Material Development: Learn about the latest advancements in developing new materials from recycled plastics.
- Innovative Methods: Discover the benefits of small-scale extrusion, rheology, and real-time online analytical methods, such as spectroscopy, in plastic recycling.
- Networking Opportunities: Discuss with experts and pose your questions during the Q&A session.
- Regulatory and Standardization Knowledge: Stay informed about the latest regulations and standards affecting plastic recycling practices.
Webinar 4: Studying Mechanical Marine Plastic Waste Recycling Using Twin-Scale Extrusion and Injection Molding
Dr. Annika Völp will present a webinar on using twin-scale extrusion and injection molding to process polymer blends and marine plastic waste into reusable materials. The session will cover the thermal stability, calorimetric properties, surface morphology, and mechanical characteristics of recycled blends compared to virgin polymers, highlighting their potential for circular economy efforts.
Presenter: Dr.-Ing Annika Völp (Process Application Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Dr.-Ing Annika Völp is an Application Specialist with Thermo Fisher Scientific focusing on the extrusion of polymers and twin-screw compounding of battery materials. Annika received her Dr.-Ing from the Institute for Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany. During her Ph.D. studies, she investigated the structure and rheology of foams. Annika also has a graduate degree in Bioengineering from KIT.
