Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT
Increasing recycled content is increasingly mandated by regulations. For processors, recyclers, and manufacturers, technical feasibility is just as important as price: quality fluctuations, loss of properties, and insufficient polymer compatibility are key hurdles. Innovative processing methods such as reactive compatibilization, chemical modification, and the use of customized additive systems open up new fields of application and ensure the supply of high-quality recycled materials as well as economic competitiveness.
Consistent Quality and New Application Areas
Fraunhofer UMSICHT supports companies along the value chain in increasing their recycled material content. Our range of services extends from chemical functionalization and compound development to the production of sample quantities on an industrial scale, all including accompanying materials testing. We develop customized solutions for extrusion and injection molding. Through our material expertise, we improve material quality and make recycled materials suitable for high-quality applications in circular value chains.
Our value proposition: Holistic expertise
We bring together polymer chemistry, materials science, plastics engineering, recycling technology, and sustainability assessment under one roof. Thanks to our research infrastructure and experience from numerous industrial and research projects, we can comprehensively evaluate recycled materials and develop practical solutions for demanding applications.
How to collaborate with us
Whether it’s a research collaboration, a publicly funded research project, or direct contract research for industry: Fraunhofer UMSICHT supports companies from the initial research question through to the implementation of marketable solutions. Together, we develop strategies and technologies for the successful use of recycled materials.
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