Obiettivo 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. Campo scientifico natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesnatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencespollutionengineering and technologychemical engineeringchemical process engineering Programma(i) FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002" Argomento(i) 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation Invito a presentare proposte Data not available Meccanismo di finanziamento EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinatore WATSON BROWN (HSM) LTD. Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo High Street 59-61 SK13 8AZ Glossop - Derbyshire Regno Unito Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato Partecipanti (1) Classifica in ordine alfabetico Classifica per Contributo UE Espandi tutto Riduci tutto VANE BEHEER B.V. Paesi Bassi Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Villapark 19 7491 BT DELDEN Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato
