Abstract of the project
The project aimed to study various alternative methods for the use of cellulose recovered from waste products, such as Absorbent Sanitary Products (PSA); with this material, innovative thermal insulation panels, fabrics (viscose, rayon, acetates), were produced, air treatment systems (filters), with undoubted advantages from an economic and environmental point of view, verified through the LCA study ;. use for energy purposes was also considered.
An optimized procedure for the production of a thermal insulation panel was obtained from the financed project, both in the form of a tile with various coatings, both in the form of soft felt, and as fiber flakes from PSA: various compressed cellulose panels of whose thermal insulation performance was evaluated. The laboratory house for the tests of bulk cellulose was built, which was blown into the appropriate cavities and its performance assessed.
The evaluation of the possible uses of PSA cellulose was carried out, both for transformation into fabrics, in filters for liquids and gases or for energy uses with anaerobic digestion, in particular for this last use, excellent results were obtained.
ReCePIT focuses attention on the recovery and reuse of cellulose from waste products, such as Absorbent Sanitary Products (PSA); through some chemical-physical treatments various possibilities will be studied, and in particular thermal insulating panels will be created with which a laboratory room where the properties of low environmental impact and maximum comfort will be verified.
The project started at the end of June 2018 and will last 18 months; is funded by the Lazio Region through the Public Notice "KETS enabling technologies" (POR FESR Lazio 2014-2020, Axis I - Research and innovation and Axis 3 - Competitiveness)
Results expected from the project
• Have an optimized procedure for obtaining a thermal insulation panel and / or fiber flakes from PSA
• Obtain the first prototype of thermal insulation panel and / or fiber flakes from PSA
• Start the certification procedure for the product obtained
• Evaluate possible further uses of PSA cellulose
The development of the project foresees a synergy between the subjects related to the world of research and those of the consultancy sector; in this way the results obtained through laboratory analyzes and experimental studies will be constantly shared in order to transfer the acquired knowledge. From the point of view of industrial research, the presence of qualified CNR Institutes allows the exploitation of experimental facilities, calculation tools and multidisciplinary experiences that would be difficult to obtain individually: in particular, the barrier of access to these facilities is very high for SMEs. . The enhancement and transfer of scientific and technological results developed in the CNR Institutes plays a fundamental role in the project, being the engine to accompany the transition from a manufacturing productive fabric to the so-called knowledge-based society.
• Modoolab
• CNR-IIA
• CNR-ISMN
Valerio Paolini
Mark Tower
Patrick Tratzi