Recycling is a fragrant affair!
Topic of the work:
The packaging sector uses the largest quantities of plastic of all industrial sectors. Packaging such as films, cups or bottles have a short useful life. The current mostly linear use of plastic products leads to high greenhouse gas emissions and considerable environmental pollution. A major obstacle to the widespread use of high recycled content in packaging products is the strong odor produced during processing and in the product. In order to increase product acceptance and achieve a sustainable, resource-efficient circular economy in the area of lightweight packaging, the “SmellStop” project aims to minimise odour pollution.
© DF.FotografieThe work is written in this working group:
In the “Sustainable materials from recycling processes” working group, we are working on closing plastic cycles and opening up new fields of application for recycled plastics.
Objective:
The aim of your thesis is to research the odor reduction of film recyclates through various process engineering measures and the comprehensive characterisation of the odor-active compounds. These include experiments on gas chromatography with mass spectrometry and with the aid of AI-supported in-line metal oxide sensors.
Your task:
| For a Bachelor's thesis, you will work on the following tasks For a Master's thesis, you will work on the following tasks |
| Planning and execution of characterisation tests Planning and execution of characterisation tests |
| Comparison of different analysis methods Comparison of different analysis methods and optimisation of odour analysis |
| Interpretation and summary of results Interpretation and summary of results |
You work on the following tasks for a Bachelor’s thesis
- Planning and execution of characterisation tests
- Comparison of different analysis methods
- Interpretation and summary of results
For a Master’s thesis, you will work on the following tasks
- Planning and execution of characterisation tests
- Comparison of different analysis methods and optimisation of odour analysis
- Interpretation and summary of results
Your profile:
- You are a student of mechanical engineering / industrial engineering specializing in mechanical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, applied polymer science
- Analytical and structured approach
- Good knowledge of German
If you are interested in writing your thesis at IKV and in my working group, please apply.