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AIMPLASTechnological
Institute of Plastics
European Bioplastics Conference 21-22 November 2006
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AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION
AREAS OF WORKTECHNICAL
CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANICAL LABORATORIES
PILOT PLANTS
MANAGEMENTINFORMATION
TRAINING
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATIONNATIONAL PROJECTS WITH PRIVATE COMPANIES
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
OUTLINE
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AIMPLAS is a Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT)
AIMPLAS was created in 1990 under the initiative of the regional government
Fields of application: plastic materials and processes
AIMPLAS is a member of REDIT and FEDIT
AIMPLAS is involved in SUSCOMPNET, EUROVIPP, EuCIA, AESICOM, IBEROCIT.
AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION
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To offer support to the companies of the plastic To offer support to the companies of the plastic and related sectors in order to increase their and related sectors in order to increase their
competitiveness by means of promoting competitiveness by means of promoting innovationinnovation
AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION: MISSION
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AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION: STRUCTURE
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AIMPLAS’ STAFF: 73
10-15 scholarship holders in practice or with own projects
AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION: STAFF DISTRIBUTION
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AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION: FACILITIES
THERMOPLASTICS PLANTTRAINING
ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATIONQ&E MANAGEMENT
R&D PROJECTS
LABORATORIESCOMPOSITES PLANTTHERMOPLASTICS PLANT
TRAINING
ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATIONQ&E MANAGEMENT
R&D PROJECTS
LABORATORIESCOMPOSITES PLANT
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AIMPLAS’ INTRODUCTION
AREAS OF WORKTECHNICAL AREA
CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANICAL LABORATORIES
PILOT PLANTS
MANAGEMENTINFORMATION
TRAINING
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATIONNATIONAL PROJECTS
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
OUTLINE
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TECHNICAL AREA: LABORATORIES
Laboratories. Accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025: 2000 by ENAC, National Accreditation Body in Spain integrated in EAL (European Cooperation for Accreditation of Laboratories)Thermoplastic and thermosetting materials
LABORATORIESPhysic-mechanicalChemicalCalibration
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TECHNICAL AREA: LABORATORIES (II)
MECHANICAL PROPERTIESTensile: modulus, strain, stress, etc.Bending: modulus, maximum deflection, etc.CompressionDynamic mechanical analysis (DMA)Impact (Charpy, Izod, etc.)Tear resistance (Elmendorf, etc.)Hardness (Shore A y D, Barcol, Rockwell)Friction coefficient (static and dynamic)Internal pressure for pipesDimensional stability and sealability of tanks
PHYSICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIESDensityVicat temperatureHeat deflection temperature (HDT)Dimensional stability
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TECHNICAL AREA: LABORATORIES (III)
OPTICAL PROPERTIESTurbidity, brightness, transparency, colour analysis, etc.
BEHAVIOUR AGAINST EXTERNAL AGENTSWeathering (temperature and humidity)Natural ageingAccelerated ageingFlammability (UL94 classification)Oxygen permeabilityResistance to chemical agents
RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIESMelt flow index (in mass and volume)Rotational and oscillatory rheometryTorsional rheometryViscosity BrookfieldIntrinsic viscosity
PP ISPLEN 060
1.E+00
1.E+01
1.E+02
1.E+03
1.E+04
1.E+05
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000Shear rate (1/S)
Visc
osity
(Pa.
s)
Tra = 170 ºC
Tra = 190 ºCTra = 210 ºC
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TECHNICAL AREA: LABORATORIES (IV)
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSISPolymer identification (FTIR, DSC)Identification of reinforcements (FTIR, TG)Identification of additives (FTIR, Chromatographic)Characterization of thermosetting resins (curing curve, time of gel, etc)Analysis of residual substancesOxidation induction time and temperatureCarbon black content and dispersionContent in volatilesContent in gelEmission test for automotive applications (carbon, formaldehyde, fogging,
odour)VOCs analysis (volatile organic compounds)Test according to Europea Pharmacopeia (EP) and American Pharmacopeia
(USP)
FOOD CONTACT PLASTICS, according to Spanish, European and American (FDA) Legislation
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TECHNICAL AREA: METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION SERVICESDIMENSIONAL: Profile projectors, calibres,
micrometers, etc.HARDNESS: Shore A y D measuresPRESSURE: Manometers, pressure transducersMASSES AND MOMENTS: mass sets, scales,
dynamometric toolsTEMPERATURE: climate chambers, ovens,
incineration ovens, thermocouples, digital and mercury thermometers, temperature and humidity recorders, etc
TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY FOR ELABORATION OF CALIBRATION PLANS
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METROLOGY OF MANUFACTURED PIECES Dimensional studies of manufactured piecesCapacity studies: dimensional and statistical control
of pieces for optimisation of productionCAD comparative analysisDigitalization of pieces for inverse engineeringMould design and measurement3D. Max. Dim. : 900 x 1500 x 800 mm
TECHNICAL AREA: METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION
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TECHNICAL AREA: PILOT PLANTS
THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALSCompoundingInjection/Co-injection mouldingExtrusion/Co-extrusionThermoformingProfile extrusion
THERMOSETTING MATERIALSPulltrusionRTM (Resin Transfer Moulding)RTM lightInfusionPU foaming (RIM)LaminatesMould design
PROCESSING PILOT PLANTS
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TECHNICAL AREA: PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
COMPOUNDING
Co-rotating and counter-rotating twin-screw extruders
Planetary extruder
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EXTRUSION5 single screw extruders Ø 25 and 30 mm and L/D 25-30
3 dies for sheet extrusion
2 dies for blown film
TECHNICAL AREA: PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
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INJECTION2 Injection Moluders of 85 and 130 Tn
1 Co-injection equipment
TECHNICAL AREA: PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
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THERMOSETTING COMPOSITES
Pulltrusion
PU foaming(RIM)
RTM, Infusion
TECHNICAL AREA: PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
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AIMPLAS INTRODUCTION
WORKING AREASTECHNICAL AREA
CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANCIAL LABORATORIES
PILOT PLANTS
MANAGEMENTINFORMATION
TRAINING
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATIONNATIONAL PROJECTS
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
OUTLINE
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MANAGEMENT: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Documentation and Technical Information Service
Sistema de Vigilancia Tecnológica (SVT) specialized for the plastic materials sector. Includes:
• Alert services in legislation, standards, grants, technological and bibliographic information
• State of the Art Reports, including bibliography search, patents, legislation, national and international standards, and market information
• Technological Surveillance Reports
Observatorio tecnológico del plástico(www.observatorioplastico.com)
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MANAGEMENT: TRAINING
Master Degree in Plastic Materials and transformation processes (DEP). Professional trainingPostgraduate and specialization coursesOpen training: development of training plans optimised for the needs of the companiesOrganization of technical workshops related to plastic materials, processing technologies, quality, innovation, etc
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AIMPLAS INTRODUCTION
AREAS OF WORKTECHNICAL AREA
CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANICAL LABORATORIES
PILOT PLANTS
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION
TRAINING
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
NATIONAL PROJECTS
RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
OUTLINE
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International
29 Projects (finished or ongoing since 2000)
12 CRAFT6 Collective3 IP SMEs1 STREP1 EIE1 Innovation1 Infrastructures1 SSA3 Eureka
17 Ongoing projects
1 In negotiation phase
R&D PROJECTS
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National
62 Project proposals presented in 2006
16 Desarrollo Tecnológico (IMPIVA)14 Plan Competitividad (IMPIVA)10 PCCP9 Plan Nacional de M. Ambiente7 PROFIT 4 CENIT2 PETRI
R&D PROJECTS
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AIMPLAS INTRODUCTION
AREAS OF WORKTECHNICAL AREA
CHEMICAL AND PHYSIC-MECHANICAL LABORATORIES
PILOT PLANTS
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION
TRAINING
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
NATIONAL PROJECTS
RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
OUTLINE
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8 years of experience in biodegradable materials working on:
Materials from renewable resources:• PLA• Starch (natural and chemically modified)• Natural fibres
Synthetic materials:• PCL• PVOH• Aliphatic and aromatic polyesters
RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
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8 years of experience in biodegradable materials working on:
Processing:• Compounding (starch destructurization, blends, etc.)
• Extrusion (cast and blown film)
• Coextrusion (cast film up to 5 layers; blown film up to 3 layers)
• Injection and co-injection
• Thermoforming
RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
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Main products developed:Compounds:
• Polymerix matrix (PP, PE, starch) + Natural fibres (hemp, kenaf, cotton, rice husk, yute, flax, asparagus' fibre, lineseed)
• Physical and chemical blends of different materials (starch, PLA, PVOH, PCL, aliphatic & aromatic polyesters)
Flat and blown films :• Monolayer films and sheets• Multilayer: different combinations of the materials above in a 3
layers structure
Injected parts:• Pirotechnic shells• Parts for aquiculture structures
RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
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PROJECTS’ EXAMPLES:
DOLFIN Aquiculture
PICUS Agriculture & Packaging
TRIGGER Agriculture
EXTRU CO2 Automotive
MULTIBIO Packaging
LAFIBI Thermoforming
DES-BIO Pyrotechnics
RESEARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS
