Plastics recycling

[ Process control and online analysis - 2/2 ] Plastics recycling is both a major environmental challenge and an emerging industrial sector for which IFPEN mobilizes its expertise and know-how in the field of hydrocarbon refining. From the point of view of recyclability, a significant feature of these new material flows is their high level of variability, both in terms of their composition (types of polymers, additives, mixed textiles, etc.) and their physical nature (multilayer plastics, reverse side/right side fabrics, etc.), and indeed sorting errors. It is therefore essential to develop continuous analyses in order to determine the quality of the flow to to be processed, based on the relevant properties of the materials contained.

[ Process control and online analysis - 1/2 ] Since they first appeared at the end of the 19th century, plastic materials have gradually become an integral part of our daily lives. While the benefits of these materials are undeniable, there is increasing concern about what happens to them at the end of their life. Therefore, in addition to reducing them at their source, the recycling of these polymer materials is now a major environmental priority.