Case Studies
Explore our transformative case studies showcasing the innovative journey of CPS in revolutionizing the lifecycle of plastics. Witness how CPS’s cutting-edge technologies efficiently unmake mixed plastic waste, paving the way for sustainable remanufacturing into original polymers or eco-polymers. These case studies highlight CPS’s pivotal role in mitigating pollution and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, while shaping the sustainable future of plastics.
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Recycling of PET waste
Our team has developed a proprietary technology for the permanent recycling for the everyday polymer, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used in beverage bottles, food packaging, and textiles. This new exciting technology enables continuous recycling for all grades of PET, spanning pristine bottle grades to low-grade PET based pots, tubs, and trays. Indefinite monomer generation and repolymerisation as ‘new’ virgin PET, equivalent to fossil fuel extracted material, is delivered in this new industrially scalable process. Expansion to other polyester polymers such as PBT and PTT has also been demonstrated.
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Plastic Depolymerisation
Depolymerizing post-consumer plastics for recycling faces challenges in achieving low energy high value product outputs. Our team at TUS is dedicated to advancing energy-efficient approaches for sustainable green catalytic reactions and green chemical transformations in polymer recycling.
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Circularity for petro-bioplastic waste streams
Existing end-of-life management of mixed plastic waste is mainly limited to landfilling and incineration. Our team at TUS is piloting new chemo-enzymatic catalytic routes to sustainably convert mixed (petro-bio)plastic waste into high added-value eco-polymers.
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Ecofriendly Plastics
Our committed research team is actively engaged in formulating and processing cutting-edge eco-friendly plastics. Specifically, we are exploring the utilization of single cell protein and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) enrich biomass. This research is geared towards developing innovative materials that meet the stringent requirements for food packaging applications. Applying advanced waste stream fermentation and processing, biodegradable circular plastics and plastic solutions with high performance for the sustainable food packaging sector are being developed as direct alternatives to current polluting petroleum- based plastics. Examples include: • High O2 barrier packaging layered composites with equivalent performance to petro-based EvOH.
CPS Projects & Publications
Explore CPS’s transformative projects, where innovation meets sustainability. Explore our dynamic initiatives spanning groundbreaking research, engaging education, and strategic partnerships. Witness our commitment to revolutionizing the plastics industry through innovative technologies and collaborative efforts. Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable future for polymers and beyond.
Contact Us
Athlone Campus,
Bunnavally,
Athlone,
Co. Westmeath,
N37 HD68
Email: Margaret.BrennanFournet@tus.ie