At the catalaix research center, we selectively comminute actual polymer products for further analysis and test series. This is an essential step in processing waste streams: smaller particles mean a larger surface area, resulting in improved chemical conversion.
Three grinding chamber sizes and power levels enable the processing of various material types and degrees of size reduction.
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) is an established method for the rapid and non-destructive identification of various types of polymers. In this process, the material is irradiated
To investigate this, we used a near-infrared device. This technology allows various polymers to be identified and analyzed. Which plastics can be detected in Felix’s
From Aachen to Toronto: Sarah Brettschneider, winner of the inaugural catalaix Serendipity Award, presented her research at the 2026 Canadian Society for Chemistry and Chemical
This very property makes polystyrene so lightweight and insulating at the same time. That’s why it’s frequently used for packaging, insulation materials, and coolers. Its
Copyright for the scientific illustration: L. Lauterbach, P. Wasserscheid et al. Researchers at RWTH Aachen University and the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg for Renewable Energies are
30 June 2026 In the future, microorganisms could help return hard-to-recycle plastics back into the recycling loop. Nick Wierckx, a molecular biologist at Jülich, explains
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