Research laboratory or project work
The goal of your thesis is to evaluate post-consumer recyclates for use in the injection moulding process.
© IKVDue to the high volume of plastic waste worldwide and the associated environmental impact, the processing of post-consumer recyclate (PCR) is becoming increasingly important. The many impurities in PCR materials often make processing difficult, e.g. in the injection moulding process.
The work is related to this research project:
You will write your student research project as part of the publicly funded “PlasticBOND” project. The aim of the project is to develop a data platform for recording and evaluating product sustainability in the plastics industry.
| For research laboratory work: For project work: |
| Familiarisation with the subject area Familiarisation with the subject area |
| Carrying out injection moulding tests Analysis of the recyclate used |
| Evaluation of the relationships between the recyclate properties and the resulting process fluctuations Carrying out injection moulding tests using a statistical test plan |
| Evaluation of the relationships between the recyclate properties and the resulting process fluctuations |
These are your benefits:
- Work in a young, motivated team
- Independent work with intensive support
- Individual coordination of tasks and time frame
- Independent and practical work in a research pilot plant
- Acquire specialist knowledge and skills in scientific work, analysis and writing
Your profile:
- Technical or scientific studies
- Interest in working on relevant research topics
- Motivation to work practically in a technical center
If you are interested in a varied course of study at IKV, please feel free to contact me. We agree on the exact scope and schedule individually. You are also welcome to contact us for a non-binding telephone call or meeting.