Accelerate Polymer Innovation and Recycling Efficiency

As industries shift toward a circular economy, achieving sustainability in polymer design and recycling has become more urgent than ever. This whitepaper from Thermo Fisher Scientific highlights how small-scale extrusion and rheological testing empower polymer researchers and manufacturers to create high-value, recyclable materials that meet modern environmental standards.

Inside, You’ll Learn:

• Why smaller is better in polymer recycling—reduce waste, material use, and test time while maintaining process precision
• How additives influence recycled PET, and how micro compounders reveal key material behaviors early in development
• The challenges of recycled PVC and strategies for maintaining consistent product quality
• Effective recycling techniques for challenging materials like foil shred and textiles
• How to generate master curves to evaluate molecular weight distribution (MWD) and assess recycling impacts
• A real-world case study from IKK—Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy—demonstrating big results with small-scale extruders

Who Should Read This Whitepaper

This resource is designed for polymer scientists, materials engineers, R&D leaders, and sustainability-focused manufacturers aiming to optimize processes, comply with evolving EU directives, and advance their recycling research.

Download the whitepaper now to discover proven techniques and technologies that are redefining polymer recycling and sustainable material development.