Mechanical recycling

Evonik offers innovative specialties to enhance the efficiency and quality of mechanical recycling. In our state-of-the-art application labs, we continuously research new methods to enable the recycling of plastics without quality loss.

To increase efficiency in de-inking and de-labeling, we develop customized surfactant formulations for washing solutions. Together with our defoamers, these surfactants ensure that the washing solution penetrates effectively between surfaces, enabling clean separation of films and aluminum.

During the subsequent drying process, our additives help reduce drying time and save energy. Finally, our odor absorbers in the finished recyclate prevent unpleasant smells by fixing volatile molecules within the material.

These examples demonstrate Evonik’s fundamental contribution at every step of the process, resulting in a more economical and higher-quality outcomes.