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At elevated temperatures and pressures (above 200°C and 100 bar) an apolaric character arises in liquid water systems meanwhile the temperature alos enhances both hydrolytic catalysis and reactant nature of water. In the wideranging research field of hydrothermal systems we are conducting research in waste valorization.
Hydrothermal conversion of polymers
The chemical recycling of polymers is a crucial stepping stone towards circular economy. During chemical recycling, we aim to decompose the waste polymer feedstock, prefereably in a selective way, to gain valuable intermedier chemicals for industry. Water is an excellent candidate for the reaction media for such processes, due to its favourable properties in terms of cost, availability and environental impact. Our research focuses on the selective hydrothermal decomposition of polymers in semi-continuous setups. We cover a wide range of topics from fundamental process development to complex process optimisation and mathematical modeling.