16 March 202313 March 2023Große Chancen und Herausforderungen für BiokunststoffeAIMPLAS Seminar: Die weltweite Produktion von Biokunststoffen verdreifacht sich bis 2027 auf 6,3 Mio. t, doch es sind auch Herausforderungen zu meistern
Global AIMPLAS Seminar Highlights BiopolymersInnovations for agriculture and packaging that use bioplastics or sustainable bio-composites were featured
9 March 20236 March 2023Hydrogen: The path towards decarbonisationThe full energy transition to hydrogen will be an important pillar for facing the power of decarbonising all areas of the economy so that the roadmap for hydrogen is established
Production of Bioplastics Will Triple by 2027 and Reach 6.3 Million TonnesAIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, inaugurated the eighth edition of its International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, where nearly 20 speakers discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the bioplastics industry, and presented their innovations and success stories
9 February 20237 February 2023Fairbrics Raises €22 M to Bring to Market its CO2-Based Polyester Fiber and Reduce the Textile Industry’s Carbon Footprint€17 M come from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation Program and 5 M€ from Partners to the Technology Upscaling Project
Fairbrics beschafft 22 Millionen €, um seine CO2-basierte Polyesterfaser auf den Markt zu bringen und die Kohlenstoffbilanz der Textilindustrie zu reduzieren17 Millionen € kommen aus dem Horizon 2020 Forschungs- und Innovationsprogramm der Europäischen Union und 5 Millionen € von Partnern des Technology Upscaling Projects
6 February 20231 February 2023AIMPLAS collaborates in a new European project to make blueprint for reducing textile waste by 80%The tExtended project started last December and will achieve this objective by developing and demonstrating effective textile recovery, waste valorization and recycling processes
17 January 202311 January 2023AIMPLAS participates in the EU REPurpose project on safe and sustainable design of elastomeric plastics from recycling of post-consumer wasteCollaboration project to be a game-changer in tackling recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and creating new thermoplastic elastomer polymers
11 January 20236 January 2023AIMPLAS produces plastic film from coffee wasteBy avoiding biowaste generation and harnessing its potential as a source of high-value secondary resources, biowaste can play an important role in the transition towards a circular economy
2 January 202322 December 2022AIMPLAS’ reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food packaging solutions within the BIOMAC projectAfter two years of work, the BIOMAC project is ready to offer its services to the best European small and medium enterprises, as well as Research Centers working in the field of bio-nanomaterials
23 December 202220 December 2022EU-Forschungsprojekt für biobasierte NanomaterialienIm Biomac-Projekt sollen mit der Extrusions-Pilotanlage von Aimplas biobasierte Nanomaterialien für Agrar- und Lebensmittelverpackungen hergestellt werden
14 November 20229 November 2022AIMPLAS to develop bioplastics for active packaging for cosmetics and absorbent litter for pets for the BeonNAT ProjectNew project fosters the creation of value chains to make use of trees and shrubs grown on marginal land as a biomass source for bio-industries
11 November 20229 November 2022Biodegradability of bioplastics in the marine environmentThe conditions of the marine environment affect the kinetics of biodegradation, these are divided into abiotic factors such as the salinity of water, the depth, and the temperature, among others
10 November 20228 November 2022Saarbrücker Biotechnologen forschen an der Herstellung nachhaltiger Recycling-KunststoffeZiel der Saarbrücker Forscherinnen und Forscher ist es, mithilfe von Mikroorganismen Bausteine für nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Abfällen herzustellen
26 October 202225 October 2022 More than just chemical recycling – Advanced recycling improves the synergies in the recycling sectorRecent developments in markets and policy clearly indicate a transformation and long-lasting change in the circular economy of plastics
Mehr als nur chemisches Recycling – Advanced Recycling verbessert die Synergien im RecyclingsektorDie jüngsten Entwicklungen auf den Märkten und in der Politik deuten einen klaren Wandel und eine dauerhafte Veränderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft für Kunststoffe an
24 October 202219 October 2022Novel bio-based polyester resin for the composite industryImprovements are needed to provide cost-effective solutions with high biobased contents and high performance to respond to demanding applications for fibre reinforced polymer composites industry
28 March 202223 March 2022AIMPLAS develops new techniques to give a second life to packaging, textile, tyre and mattress wasteAssociation is developing advanced chemical and mechanical recycling solutions to prevent complex waste being sent to landfills, by using it to obtain industrial materials and substances
19 November 202116 November 2021Innovative value chains from tree & shrub species grown in marginal lands as a source of biomass for bio-based industriesSpain: New BeonNAT project consortium will study how to make use of marginal and underutilised land with the potential to generate organic products
19 August 20219 September 2021European project to recover contaminated plastics from automotive, construction and electrical appliance industry wasteThe European NONTOX Project aims to eliminate hazardous and unpleasant substances from plastic waste and thus convert non-recyclable plastics and recycling waste into new resources.
A European Project will unlock the potential of feathers to foster circularity in agricultureA new European funded collaborative project, UNLOCK, was launched on 1 May to generate new value from a waste stream that contains nearly 90 % keratin, a valuable protein that can be a source for biodegradable materials.
16 July 20219 September 2021Aimplas: Spanisches Kunststoff-Institut koordiniert Projekt „Life Ecomethylal“ Neue Anlage fürs chemische Recycling von nicht recycelbaren Rückständen
9 July 20219 September 2021New mobile, modular chemical recycling system converts non-recyclable waste into high value-added additivesAIMPLAS coordinated the LIFE ECOMETHYLAL Project to convert non-recyclable waste into a new substance that can be used as a solvent and as a raw material to produce new plastics
28 June 202123 June 2021New mobile, modular chemical recycling system converts non-recyclable waste into high value-added additivesNew process developed in an AIMPLAS led EU-Project, is particularly effective at recovering waste from the automotive, electrical and electronic, and packaging industries
13 January 20218 January 2021European REFUCOAT Project develops recyclable, active packaging food systemsResearch on packaging solutions could positively impact the reduction of food waste
8 December 20209 September 2021Optimal management and use of plastic waste, a key matter for the future of EuropeWaste sorting performed in the purest and highest efficient way is the key to success of the subsequent steps in the value chain
7 December 20209 September 2021Two new pilot plants will test carbon capture technology developed by European CARMOF project at industrial levelTwo innovative, customized industrial demonstrators combine 3D-printed nanomaterial structures with selective membranes for capturing and separating CO2
Nachhaltige Verpackungen – die Tücke steckt im DetailDie Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen forscht unter dem Nachhaltigkeitsaspekt an der Optimierung von Verpackungen
Sustainable packaging – the devil is in the detailThe Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences is researching packaging concepts for their sustainability
22 October 202019 October 2020Research to develop more efficient methods of recycling composite materialsResults of a new project will run into new affordable composite thermoplastic products made from recycled materials
19 October 20209 September 2021R&D solution: new hope for multi-layer materialsResearchers are developing a new recycling method for multi-layered plastic materials within the EU-funded project ENZPLAST2
23 September 20209 September 2021The ELIOT project will improve environmental sustainability in aeronautics by using new biocomposite recycling methodsAIMPLAS is coordinating the European project to develop new cost-effective recycling technologies to guarantee the sustainability of aeronautics components
13 August 20209 September 2021Chemical recycling of polyurethane wasteNew, Spanish project focuses on three main waste streams to obtain new, high-quality polyols that can be used to manufacture polyurethane again
11 August 20205 August 2020BIOnTop obtains promising results in the development of new recyclable and compostable packagingEuropean project conducted by AIMPLAS defining the specifications for PLA-based products with customized end of life and properties
12 May 20209 September 2021New materials for capturing CO2 could be used to reduce industrial emissions and as catalystsThe European GRAMOFON Project, coordinated by AIMPLAS, developed an innovative CO2 capture process based on novel nanomaterials and microwave energy
16 April 202011 April 2020Olive pits: From waste to resourceA new project launched by Spanish plastics technology center AIMPLAS is now looking at the feasibility of using olive pits to make a new bioplastic
15 April 20208 April 2020Olive stones to develop a new sustainable plastic material for oil packaging itemsAIMPLAS and OLIPE have implemented the GO-OLIVA project to find a high value-added application for olive-waste
19 December 201917 December 2019New value chains for urban biowaste for producing high value-added bioproductsThe project aims to turn urban biowaste into resources such as food additives, condiments, insect protein, bioethanol, biosolvents and bioplastics
27 November 201927 November 2019Biocomposites in the automotive industry: potential applications and benefitsBiocomposite materials are positioned to become a potential solution for some challenges in the automotive industry
5 July 20193 July 2019Expert View: Biodegradable mulch films in agriculture and horticultureTo harmonise European regulations on biodegradable mulch films, a new standard for biodegradable plastic mulch films in agriculture was developed last year
21 March 201918 March 2019The RepescaPlas project to continue to seek a new life for litter collected from the sea in its second yearAbout 8,000 items were characterised by typologies, counted and classified according to categories
19 February 201914 February 2019AIMPLAS maintains its leading position in plastic materials testing by obtaining TÜV AUSTRIA certificationTechnology centre at the forefront of accredited tests for plastic materials in Europe
17 May 201817 May 2018 Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” goes to Arctic Biomaterials from Finland for degradable glass fibre reinforced PLAThe “International Conference on Bio-based Materials” is with more than 200 participants one of the biggest conferences in Europe
Der Innovationspreis „Bio-based Material of the Year 2018“ geht an Arctic Biomaterials aus Finnland für mit abbaubaren Glasfasern verstärktes PLADie „International Conference on Bio-based Materials“ ist mit mehr als 200 Teilnehmern eine der größten Konferenzen zu bio-basierten Materialien in Europa
25 April 2018 Six candidates are nominated for the Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018”From cashew nut residuals and cellulose fibrils over roof shingle sealer from soy-bean oil up to innovative composite and packaging materials
Sechs Kandidaten für den Innovationspreis “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” nominiertVon Nebenprodukten der Cashewnuss-Produktion und Zellulosefibrillen über eine Dachschindelversiegelung aus Sojaöl bis hin zu innovativen Verbund- und Verpackungsmaterialien
4 April 20183 April 2018New environmentally-friendly composites to provide competitiveness for the construction and automotive industriesAIMPLAS is taking part since last June in the European project ECOXY, coordinated by CIDETEC
12 January 201810 January 2018New sustainable packaging will allow a longer preservation of food product without metallized materials and modified atmospheresProject REFUCOAT, coordinated by AIMPLAS, to develop innovative food packaging material based on biopolymers
30 November 201728 November 2017Biomass will provide chemical compounds to elaborate PEF, additives and pharmaceutical ingredientsEuropean project EnzOx2, under the coordination of CSIC, will develop new bio-chemical technologies based on the use of oxidative enzymes
2 October 201728 September 2017Biodegradable flexible multilayer structures to be used in medium-barrier food packagingIn the project RECUBIO, the coating technology has been applied on a biodegradable film to give him the required barrier properties