PostDoc in AI-enhanced solvent-based recycling of polymers

Introduction

In polymeric materials, a fundamental transition is required from synthesis out of fossil-based and one time use to continuous reuse of polymeric products. Current recycling methods cannot recover high-value polymers from complex waste streams such as multilayer packaging and mixed plastic waste, leading to large volumes being incinerated or landfilled. Solvent based recycling offers a promising route to produce high-quality recyclates, but current implementations rely on static process design and control that dont account for feedstock variability, inefficient solvent use, and high energy demand, hindering scale-up.

Job Description

This project will be executed together with company Exergy within the EKKO Circular Plastics project. The PD researcher will develop and validate an AI-enhanced, solvent-based recycling process for complex plastic waste streams such as multilayer packaging and e-waste, while Exergy will...