Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie ICTEvaluation of techno-economic feasibility of chemical recycling (solvolysis) for its industrial implementation
- Masterarbeit
- studentische Hilfskraft
- Praktikum
Abschlussarbeiten, studentische Hilfskräfte und Praktika
Motivation
Chemical recycling offers a promising alternative to depolymerise plastic waste into its constituent monomers; thereby, reducing our dependence on fossil-based feedstock. This approach is suitable for most polymers used in our daily life. In view of the stringent policy regulations across the globe, chemical recycling has been identified as a potential solution for sustainable waste management of different sectors ranging from packaging and automobile to consumer electronics and medicine. In view of this, the goal is to define a strategy for market integration based on a comprehensive evaluation of techno-economic feasibility and governing policy regulations, and to identify potential value chains through a comprehensive market analysis.
Aims
The ultimate goal is to develop a well-defined strategy for market integration based on different chemical recycling technologies already established at Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT.
Tasks
- Comprehensive literature research and market study on the current state-of-the-art chemical recycling technologies
- Identifying relevant waste streams that are compatible for chemical recycling (solvolysis) and are/can be a subject of different current/future environmental policy regulations (national and international)
- Analysing the techno-economic feasibility of the existing technologies developed at Fraunhofer ICT for identified waste streams based on heuristics
- Identifying suitable value chains for market integration along with a profitability analysis
- Dissemination of the results through appropriate publications and/or at relevant conferences
Requirements
- Currently pursuing post-graduation in Business Administration, Technology and Management and/or other allied fields
- Previous undergraduate degree in Chemical, Process and/or Mechanical Engineering is desired but not mandatory
- Interest in subjects like Circular Economy, Business Strategy and Sustainability
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Power Point & Word)
- Motivation to establish this topic further at Fraunhofer ICT