Circular polymeric materials
iPRACS is developing several methods for chemical recycling
of both heteropolymers (condensation polymers such as polyurethanes) and
homopolymers (polyolefins). For polyurethanes, we are working out a
conceptual multi-step process which is inherently more selective than state-of-the-art
alcoholysis processes. For polyolefins (polyethylene, polypropylene and
mixtures thereof), iPRACS collaborates with a.o. the LCT at UGent, to convert
pyrolysis oils (provided by LCT) to valuable long-chain molecules, using our
expertise on adsorptions/extractions, isomerizations, and organic functionalizations.