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16 March 202313 March 2023

Große Chancen und Herausforderungen für Biokunststoffe

AIMPLAS 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 Biopolymers

Innovations for agriculture and packaging that use bioplastics or sustainable bio-composites were featured


9 March 20236 March 2023

Hydrogen: The path towards decarbonisation

The 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 Tonnes

AIMPLAS, 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 2023

Fairbrics 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 reduzieren

17 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 2023

AIMPLAS 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 2023

AIMPLAS participates in the EU REPurpose project on safe and sustainable design of elastomeric plastics from recycling of post-consumer waste

Collaboration project to be a game-changer in tackling recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and creating new thermoplastic elastomer polymers


11 January 20236 January 2023

AIMPLAS produces plastic film from coffee waste

By 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 2022

AIMPLAS’ reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food packaging solutions within the BIOMAC project

After 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 2022

EU-Forschungsprojekt für biobasierte Nanomaterialien

Im Biomac-Projekt sollen mit der Extrusions-Pilotanlage von Aimplas biobasierte Nanomaterialien für Agrar- und Lebensmittelverpackungen hergestellt werden


14 November 20229 November 2022

AIMPLAS to develop bioplastics for active packaging for cosmetics and absorbent litter for pets for the BeonNAT Project

New 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 2022

Biodegradability of bioplastics in the marine environment

The 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 2022

Saarbrücker Biotechnologen forschen an der Herstellung nachhaltiger Recycling-Kunststoffe

Ziel 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 sector

Recent 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 Recyclingsektor

Die 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 2022

Novel bio-based polyester resin for the composite industry

Improvements 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 2022

AIMPLAS develops new techniques to give a second life to packaging, textile, tyre and mattress waste

Association 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 2021

Innovative value chains from tree & shrub species grown in marginal lands as a source of biomass for bio-based industries

Spain: 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 2021

European project to recover contaminated plastics from automotive, construction and electrical appliance industry waste

The 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 agriculture

A 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 2021

Aimplas: Spanisches Kunststoff-Institut koordiniert Projekt „Life Ecomethylal“

Neue Anlage fürs chemische Recycling von nicht recycelbaren Rückständen


9 July 20219 September 2021

New mobile, modular chemical recycling system converts non-recyclable waste into high value-added additives

AIMPLAS 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 2021

New mobile, modular chemical recycling system converts non-recyclable waste into high value-added additives

New 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 2021

European REFUCOAT Project develops recyclable, active packaging food systems

Research on packaging solutions could positively impact the reduction of food waste


8 December 20209 September 2021

Optimal management and use of plastic waste, a key matter for the future of Europe

Waste 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 2021

Two new pilot plants will test carbon capture technology developed by European CARMOF project at industrial level

Two innovative, customized industrial demonstrators combine 3D-printed nanomaterial structures with selective membranes for capturing and separating CO2


Nachhaltige Verpackungen – die Tücke steckt im Detail

Die Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen forscht unter dem Nachhaltigkeitsaspekt an der Optimierung von Verpackungen


Sustainable packaging – the devil is in the detail

The Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences is researching packaging concepts for their sustainability


22 October 202019 October 2020

Research to develop more efficient methods of recycling composite materials

Results of a new project will run into new affordable composite thermoplastic products made from recycled materials


19 October 20209 September 2021

R&D solution: new hope for multi-layer materials

Researchers are developing a new recycling method for multi-layered plastic materials within the EU-funded project ENZPLAST2


23 September 20209 September 2021

The ELIOT project will improve environmental sustainability in aeronautics by using new biocomposite recycling methods

AIMPLAS is coordinating the European project to develop new cost-effective recycling technologies to guarantee the sustainability of aeronautics components


13 August 20209 September 2021

Chemical recycling of polyurethane waste

New, 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 2020

BIOnTop obtains promising results in the development of new recyclable and compostable packaging

European project conducted by AIMPLAS defining the specifications for PLA-based products with customized end of life and properties


12 May 20209 September 2021

New materials for capturing CO2 could be used to reduce industrial emissions and as catalysts

The European GRAMOFON Project, coordinated by AIMPLAS, developed an innovative CO2 capture process based on novel nanomaterials and microwave energy


16 April 202011 April 2020

Olive pits: From waste to resource

A 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 2020

Olive stones to develop a new sustainable plastic material for oil packaging items

AIMPLAS and OLIPE have implemented the GO-OLIVA project to find a high value-added application for olive-waste


19 December 201917 December 2019

New value chains for urban biowaste for producing high value-added bioproducts

The project aims to turn urban biowaste into resources such as food additives, condiments, insect protein, bioethanol, biosolvents and bioplastics


27 November 201927 November 2019

Biocomposites in the automotive industry: potential applications and benefits

Biocomposite materials are positioned to become a potential solution for some challenges in the automotive industry


5 July 20193 July 2019

Expert View: Biodegradable mulch films in agriculture and horticulture

To 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 2019

The RepescaPlas project to continue to seek a new life for litter collected from the sea in its second year

About 8,000 items were characterised by typologies, counted and classified according to categories


19 February 201914 February 2019

AIMPLAS maintains its leading position in plastic materials testing by obtaining TÜV AUSTRIA certification

Technology 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 PLA

The “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 PLA

Die „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” nominiert

Von Nebenprodukten der Cashewnuss-Produktion und Zellulosefibrillen über eine Dachschindelversiegelung aus Sojaöl bis hin zu innovativen Verbund- und Verpackungsmaterialien


4 April 20183 April 2018

New environmentally-friendly composites to provide competitiveness for the construction and automotive industries

AIMPLAS is taking part since last June in the European project ECOXY, coordinated by CIDETEC


12 January 201810 January 2018

New sustainable packaging will allow a longer preservation of food product without metallized materials and modified atmospheres

Project REFUCOAT, coordinated by AIMPLAS, to develop innovative food packaging material based on biopolymers


30 November 201728 November 2017

Biomass will provide chemical compounds to elaborate PEF, additives and pharmaceutical ingredients

European project EnzOx2, under the coordination of CSIC, will develop new bio-chemical technologies based on the use of oxidative enzymes


2 October 201728 September 2017

Biodegradable flexible multilayer structures to be used in medium-barrier food packaging

In the project RECUBIO, the coating technology has been applied on a biodegradable film to give him the required barrier properties

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