Industry partners wanted (www.polyformnext.de)
Project launched to recycle flame-retardant plastics
Research work by Fraunhofer LBF and pinfa has already proven the recyclability of halogen-free flame-retardant plastics. A new joint project is now addressing existing data gaps and developing technical strategies for scalable closed-loop systems along the entire value chain.
read more...Project partners wanted (www.polyformnext.de)
Sustainable flame retardant: Fraunhofer looks for alternatives to TCPP
Tris(chloroisopropyl)phosphate is a flame retardant in polyurethanes - but is increasingly being criticized. A new Fraunhofer LBF research project is looking for efficient and economical alternatives.
read more...Long-term study by the Fraunhofer LBF (www.polyformnext.de)
Long-term stability of POM: 15 years of storage without loss of performance
How does 15 years of storage affect the performance of POM materials? Experts from the Fraunhofer LBF have analyzed the long-term properties of plastics in a study. The results are a positive sign for the use of recyclates.
read more...Fraunhofer develops polymer platform (www.polyformnext.de)
Project launched for more powerful microelectronics
In the IndiNaPoly project, Fraunhofer researchers are developing a novel polymer platform to realize high-resolution and more sensitive resists for electron beam lithography. The aim is to make semiconductor production fit for future technologies and give industry a decisive innovative edge.
read more...Alternatives for industrial applications (www.polyformnext.de)
Fraunhofer develops high-performance elastomers without PFAS
In order to meet the increasing demands for PFAS alternatives, two Fraunhofer Institutes are developing high-performance, fluorine-free elastomers and modular coating systems in the HATE-Fluor project. The aim is to replace fluoroelastomers in industrial sectors such as mechanical engineering, medical technology and semiconductor production.
read more...Fraunhofer joint project CompoPFAS (www.polyformnext.de)
Project partners wanted: Compounding without PFAS
In a new industrial joint project CompoPFAS at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF, the substitution of PFAS in flame-retardant formulations is being investigated.
read more...Elastomers under alkaline-oxidative conditions (www.polyformnext.de)
Fraunhofer LBF: Elastolux project seeks partners
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF have initiated the joint project "Elastolox" and are looking for further partners with the aim of jointly investigating the suitability of elastomers for use in electrolysers and fuel cells under oxidative-alkaline conditions.
read more...Research at the Fraunhofer LBF (www.polyformnext.de)
Halogen-free flame retardant for post-consumer recyclates
The use of recyclates has increased significantly in the industry. A major challenge is to ensure that they meet safety standards, particularly with regard to flame retardancy. Teams of experts at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF are working on EU regulations and the need for flame retardancy in special applications.
read more...Sustainable packaging materials (www.materialfluss.de)
Reusable transport solution with built-in load protection
Intelligent reusable systems that also ensure good transport protection can be a sensible alternative to the widely used disposable packaging solutions. With this in mind, a concept was developed for a new type of fully recyclable reusable transport box (made from single-origin mono-material) with built-in load protection. The first successful practical test is now available.
read more...New project at Fraunhofer LBF (www.polyformnext.de)
Recyclates in technically demanding components
In the new project "Reliable use of recycled plastics in technical components", the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF is working with partners to examine the fundamental interactions between material flow, processing and long-term behavior in highly stressed applications.
read more...Large-scale use of recycled materials (www.polyformnext.de)
Recyclates out of the niche: doctoral thesis shows prospects
The doctoral thesis by Dominik Spancken, a scientist from the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF in Darmstadt, reveals success factors for the widespread use of recycled plastics. Spancken is Germany's first doctor of sustainability sciences (Dr. rer. sust.).
read more...Recycling HDPE packaging (www.polyformnext.de)
Recyclates don't have to smell at all
A new laboratory-scale process has been developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF to remove fragrances from plastic packaging. The aim is to improve the material quality of processed plastic waste within an hour.
read more...Research (www.industrial-production.de)
Quantitative safety analysis for autonomous vehicles
Whether autonomous vehicles in intralogistics or machine tools in industrial production: Faults and failures of individual devices and components cannot always be avoided.
read more...Melt preparation adapted to the material flow (www.polyformnext.de)
More recyclates in technically demanding applications
In the joint project Material and long-term properties in recycled materials, Fraunhofer LBF is laying the foundations for increasing the proportion of PCR for industrial applications in engineering plastics. The aim is to gain knowledge of the dependencies between the composition of the input materials, influencing factors during compounding and the resulting application properties.
read more...Fraunhofer LBF (www.polyformnext.de)
Improved additive formulation for PE films made from recyclates
PE films can be made from recycled materials. To ensure that these are also reliable and durable, no defects must occur during their production. Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF in Darmstadt have improved the film quality by adding a suitable additive formulation.
read more...Tensile tests for component design (www.polyformnext.de)
Test method for the 2D tensile test
Data from 2D and 3D tensile tests are helpful for material models for plastics. Researchers at Fraunhofer LBF have analyzed test specifications for the biaxial tensile test under the influence of temperature and implemented them in a test procedure. They present a method for 2D tensile tests, the results of which can be used for the design of plastic tanks, for example.
read more...Natural ingredients (www.polyformnext.de)
Green elastomers: Fraunhofer LBF develops new formulations
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability are developing new formulations with natural ingredients to make rubbers, fillers, plasticizers, additives and crosslinkers "greener".
read more...Simulation (www.polyformnext.de)
Predicting the service life of plastics
In order to accelerate material and component development, it is advantageous to shorten the duration of test cycles, climate storage or laboratory weathering.
read more...Special tool (www.polyformnext.de)
Injection molding of unidirectional test specimens with fibers
A tool that produces plates with a defined fiber direction, from which test specimens with any fiber orientation can be removed, is intended to support the precise development of materials and components.
read more...Perfectly aligned (www.polyformnext.de)
Short fiber-reinforced sheets for unidirectional test specimens
Short glass fibre-reinforced unidirectional sheets can be produced using an optimized injection mould.
read more...Ernst Gaßner Award (www.polyformnext.de)
Research into fatigue strength in lightweight construction
With the Ernst Gaßner Award, the Fraunhofer Institute LBF honors scientific and technical achievements in the field of fatigue strength. The Darmstadt-based institute has now announced the seventh award for 2020.
read more...New insights into polymer analysis
On March 22, 2019, the Fraunhofer LBF is hosting the "Polymer Analytics" conference in Darmstadt. Various topics will be presented in eight lectures from the institute and industry plus discussion.
read more...Safe - Digital - Forward-looking (www.polyformnext.de)
Fraunhofer LBF celebrates 80 years of research
The Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF welcomed more than 100 guests from politics, business and science to its anniversary celebrations in Darmstadt.
read more...Elastomer Technology" working group (www.polyformnext.de)
Fraunhofer LBF expands elastomer research
The Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF has set up the "Elastomer Technology" working group in the Plastics Research Division to expand elastomer research.
read more...Modern damage analysis (www.polyformnext.de)
How plastics age
More and more safety components are made of plastics. In daily use, they not only have to withstand aggressive media, but also high mechanical loads.
read more...Electromobility (www.polyformnext.de)
Hybrid lightweight rear axle for electric vehicles
As part of the EU research project "Epsilon", which is assigned to the lightweight construction performance field, Fraunhofer LBF has developed a rear axle with significantly reduced weight. The development is particularly aimed at applications in electromobility.
read more...Sustainable plastics (www.polyformnext.de)
Recycle halogen-free flame-retardant plastics
A Fraunhofer LBF project is researching the recycling possibilities of plastics treated with halogen-free flame retardants.
read more...Low-emission plastics (www.polyformnext.de)
Cost-effective degassing of plastic compounds optimized
Driven by strict limits set by the automotive industry, for example, the pressure to develop low-emission plastic formulations is growing. At the same time, however, costs need to remain within reasonable limits.
read more...Plastics in vehicle construction (www.polyformnext.de)
Shift work: Wishbone made of FRP integrates several functions
A third lighter and with a number of integrated additional functions - a new wishbone made of fiber composite material is also intended to ensure increased ride comfort. The new lightweight carbon fiber component weighs 35% less than a comparable steel one.
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