reABSorb

Resource-saving recycling process for upcycling acrylonitrile butadiene styrene waste into functionalised (hybrid) adsorbers

The reABSorb research project aims to develop an innovative process for converting ABS waste into functionalised (hybrid) adsorbents, which will be used specifically to eliminate antibiotics from wastewater. The focus is on the chemical or physical modification of the surface properties of recycled ABS materials at the molecular level. This involves introducing functional groups that specifically improve the chemical or physical binding of pollutants to the material.

Another component is the use of data science methods for the continuous monitoring and optimisation of the adsorbent manufacturing process. The collection and analysis of production data relating to surface properties, process parameters and material properties will enable precise control of the production process. In combination with automated quality control systems based on machine learning, which are to be developed, real-time monitoring and adjustments will be enabled in order to maximise the consistency and efficiency of adsorber production. This data-driven optimisation will ensure scalable and resource-efficient production of the adsorbers.