Project Details
Description
The objective of this project is to upcycle the available PET plastic waste stream from Agfa by using micro-reinforcing structures and eventually adapting the molecular design of the polyester itself. Through these reinforcements/modifications, a hybrid composite material is created which can be used for high-performance and high added value applications: strings for racket sports (Luxilon) and 3D-printed objects (Tenco DDM bvba and Belgian Cycling Factory).
| Acronym | VLASIM3 |
|---|---|
| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/01/21 → 31/12/24 |
Keywords
- upcycling
- POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE
- fibre-reinforced composites
Flemish discipline codes in use since 2023
- Composites and hybrid materials not elsewhere classified
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