ReSTex: Josef Ressel Centre for Recycling Strategies for Textiles© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (12/2024)
The Josef Ressel Center (JRC) for Recovery Strategies for Textiles (ReSTex) addresses one of the pillars of the European Green Deal in achieving sustainable societies and bio economies: textile recycling. Focused on cellulosic textiles and the separation of cellulosic blends of cotton/polyester, the JRC ReSTex is hosted by the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, at the Biotech Campus Tulln, and funded by the Christian Doppler Research Association (CDG).
Mineral Wool Waste – From on-site Analysis to Recycling© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (12/2024)
Mineral wool waste has become increasingly challenging to manage within the Austrian waste management system. At present, the only available option for mineral wool waste of unknown origin is landfilling, as there are no existing recycling options.
Metal recovery over the product life cycle© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (12/2024)
The voestalpine Group's High Performance Metals Division is globally known for producing high-quality steels using well defined combinations of alloy elements and sophisticated production techniques. What makes these steels special is the set of exceptional properties such as resistance to corrosion and heat, high purity, and extreme durability that makes our products suitable for diverse applications, from aviation to construction of turbine blades and high pressure die casting tools.
I-STEP – A Case Study: Machine Learning Powered Condition Monitoring of a Linear Motion Industrial Vibrating Screen© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (12/2024)
Vibrating Screens, crucial in mineral and waste processing industries, usually lack adequate condition monitoring to assess condition states or predict machine errors. Addressing this issue, IFE Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH and its partners are developing "i-STEP," a digitalization solution potentially integrating any market-available sensor for a customizable, plant- wide monitoring platform. Thus far, a vibration sensor, "SES" has been developed to specifically measure oscillation patterns of vibrating screens, which is the main focus of this research.
The Allegory of Stupidity and Waste© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (12/2024)
This paper on the allegory of stupidity and waste is a more or less daring view on tomorrow’s capabilities in global waste management. A society facing seemingly unresolvable ecological challenges seems to be immune to its own overconsumption.
Polymer Differentiation with Computed Tomography: Opportunities and Limitations© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (12/2024)
In the context of polymer recycling, differentiation and analysis of various polymer types are crucial for effective material separation and reuse. This study explores the effectiveness of computed tomography (CT) in distinguishing between different types of polymers based on their density and elemental composition, facilitating more efficient recycling processes.
The Use of Textile Waste for Fibre-Reinforced Geopolymer Composite
Production© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (11/2022)
The textile industry is among the top largest industries in the world, as the demand for new products proportionally increases with population growth. In 2014, 90.8 million tons of textile fibres have been produced which is expected to exceed 100 million tons by 2025. Many different types of fibres can be used for textile production, such as cotton, hemp, nylon, polyester, however, the application of synthetic fibres had become more common compared to natural fibres in the recent years (Pensupa et al. 2017).