Circular economy
News Raw Materials
Conversion of LDPE waste into light olefins using a Cu/ZSM-5 catalyst
A new catalytic approach enables the direct conversion of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) waste into C2–C4 light olefins. A copper-modified ZSM-5 catalyst increases olefin yield to nearly 66 %, while...
News Raw Materials
Circular economy in Saxony, Germany: agricultural residues transformed into membranes and coatings
A new early-career research group at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is developing processes to convert agricultural residues into functional materials such as membranes, coatings and packaging. The project combines...
News Production & Lab
Fraunhofer: strengthening the circular economy with bio-based adhesives
Research at Fraunhofer WKI focuses on developing bio-based adhesives derived from renewable resources and bio-based waste materials.
News Legislation
Circular economy and ecodesign regulation
Two recent legislations have a bearing on the adhesives and sealants industry. The first is the EU’s proposal for a new Ecodesign Regulation. The second proposal is a regulation on circularity requirements...