Research & Development
Applied research that makes upcycling economical
Consulting answers today's question. R&D answers tomorrow's — pushing what's technically and economically possible for waste polymer streams.
Focus Areas
Where we invest research effort
Degradation & Reprocessing Science
Understanding how repeated thermal and mechanical cycling affects molecular weight, crystallinity, and mechanical performance — and how to reverse or compensate for it.
Compatibilizers & Additives
Developing and testing additive systems that let mixed or contaminated polymer streams behave as stable, processable materials.
Mechanical Property Optimization
Formulation and reinforcement strategies to close the performance gap between recovered polymer and virgin-grade resin.
Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
Quantifying the real environmental and economic case for an upcycling pathway, rather than assuming recycled automatically means better.
Standards & Testing Protocols
Applying and, where needed, adapting ASTM/ISO test methods to fairly characterize upcycled material performance.
Partnerships
Collaborating with universities, industry groups, and recyclers on pre-competitive research and pilot projects.
Current Work
Active & recent projects
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