Status
completed
Principal Investigator
Prof. Alaaeddin Alsbaiee
Funding Agency
BASF Corporation
Research Team
Dr. James Wright, Fatima Al-Rashid
This research explores innovative green recycling pathways for thermoset polyurethane foams, which are traditionally considered non-recyclable due to their cross-linked network structure. By developing novel chemical depolymerization techniques using mild conditions and green solvents, we enable the recovery of high-quality polyol intermediates that can be directly reused in new foam production, closing the loop for industrial plastics.
Table of Contents
1. Problem Statement: Thermoset Waste
2. Chemical Depolymerization Methods
3. Green Solvent Selection
4. Polyol Recovery & Quality Analysis
5. Re-foaming & Mechanical Testing
6. Life Cycle Assessment
7. Scale-up Considerations
2. Chemical Depolymerization Methods
3. Green Solvent Selection
4. Polyol Recovery & Quality Analysis
5. Re-foaming & Mechanical Testing
6. Life Cycle Assessment
7. Scale-up Considerations
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