Objectif The ability to fully recycle rubber so that recovered material is reused for the same products and applications would solve a major pollution problem in Europe. Mechanochemistry and Free Radical Chemistry theory indicates that this is achievable by selectively cleaving and then closing off tj-he crosslinks found in vulcanised rubber waste and returning the material to a solubalised state. This may be achieved through a mixing process resulting in a material that is both soluble and elastic. Experimental work has indicated this effect for 2g and 2kg samples.This cooperative research project is proposed to:1. Extend the existing work to include the optimised solubilising of car (SBR) and truck(NR) tyre rubbers for recycling;2. Extend the programme to include other viscoelastic polymers such as EPDMs, nitriles and neoprenes;3. Identify the machine scale in terms of economic and process requirements;4. Design, develop, build and test a large-scale plant to fully evaluate the technology. The project aim is to evaluate this technology as a means of cost-effectively eliminating the waste rubber problem within Europe. Champ scientifique natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesnatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencespollutionengineering and technologychemical engineeringchemical process engineering Programme(s) FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002" Thème(s) 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinateur WATSON BROWN (HSM) LTD. Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse High Street 59-61 SK13 8AZ Glossop - Derbyshire Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire VANE BEHEER B.V. Pays-Bas Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Villapark 19 7491 BT DELDEN Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée
