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Polymer Materials including Adhesives for Circular Applications

Christof Brändli

Professor at Zurich University of Applied Sciences/ZHAW

Winterthur, Switzerland

About

Polymer materials, including high-performance adhesives, play a crucial role in advancing circular applications. Our projects focuse on developing sustainable polymer-based solutions that enable recyclability, durability, and efficient resource use. By optimizing adhesive formulations and polymer design, we aim to enhance material recovery, extend lifecycle performance, and reduce environmental impact. Join us in driving innovation for a circular economy through innovative polymer technologies.

Organisation

Zurich University of Applied Sciences/ZHAW

University

Winterthur, Switzerland

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  • Expertise

    Polymer Materials, Adhesives

    Christof Brändli

    Professor at Zurich University of Applied Sciences/ZHAW

    Winterthur, Switzerland

  • Project cooperation

    Al and Circular Economy in Coating and Insulation

    • Consortium seeks Partners
    • Data technologies | Assistance and Expert systems
    • Enabling technologies | Network design of reverse supply chains
    • Data technologies | (AI based) process and system control technologies
    • Data technologies | (AI based) Material and Product Design, Decomposition and Separation
    • Enabling technologies | Life cycle assessment / Product life cycle management – e.g., Digital Twin / Digital Product Passport
    • Data technologies | Simulation models and predictive analytics to assess the scalability of circular processes across industries
    • Enabling technologies | Reverse Manufacturing (e.g. adaptive automation for high variance, sorting, sophisticated logistic systems)
    • Data technologies | (AI based) recognition systems (e.g. image recognition) to evaluate materials, components and products and determine the best use paths
    • Data technologies | Data ecosystems for the realisation of circular value creation exploiting the full potential of digitalisation – e.g., harnessing existing, purpose-built platform solutions.

    Kaan AKSOY

    Advanced Technologies and Sustainability R&D Department at BETEK BOYA VE KİMYA SANAYİ A.Ş

    İSTANBUL, Türkiye

  • Expertise

    Process optimization, monitoring and control in polymer processing, manufacturing, and recycling

    Karin Kloiber

    Area manager at Competence Center CHASE GmbH

    Linz, Austria