Functional Film Integration in Lightweight Recycled Plastic Composites
To address the massive global plastic waste crisis, a solution and know-how to embed functional films directly into lightweight rPET is offered.
Technology overview
The massive global plastic waste crisis, particularly the low rates of rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) bottles, is being addressed. By upcycling used PET, a significant acceleration of the circular economy is achieved, and zero waste is targeted. This process diverts plastic from landfills and incinerators, which release harmful CO₂. This solution embeds functional films directly into lightweight rPET materials and transforms discarded plastic bottles into high-performance, multi-functional composites.
Unlike conventional methods, this technique preserves the integrity of both the rPET matrix and the embedded functional element (like a solar cell panel). It eliminates thermal degradation, minimises mechanical stresses, and prevents chemical migration, ensuring long-term material stability and performance. This process also enables easy separation of components for end-of-life recycling, enhancing circularity.
Technology features
Direct embedment of functional film
Operates at low temperatures, significantly reducing risks of thermal degradation, chemical migration, and mechanical stress.
Durable rPET composite
Eliminate additional material layers, simplify fabrication and enhance overall efficiency
Enable easy separation of embedded components at the end of the product’s life
Potential applications
Urban infrastructure in Singapore
Self-illuminating walkway shelters
Smart building materials
Consumer and lifestyle products
Sustainable packaging and logistics
Benefits
Maintains structural integrity of rPET matrix
Significant boost in sustainability
Streamlines manufacturing, thereby reducing production cost and material waste
Durable and effective
Commercialisation
The technology is available for licensing and deployment.
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