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Odor Elimination in Recycled Plastics: Characterization & Mitigation Strategies

Odor Elimination in Recycled Plastics: Characterization & Mitigation Strategies
Language: English
Length: 90 min
Recorded on: 29 Oct 24

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Course Description

Eliminate persistent odors in your recycled plastics affecting your product quality and marketability. Steer clear of production delays and customer dissatisfaction targeted odor removal strategies to pinpoint the exact source of the odor in the diverse nature of plastic waste (food, beverages, cleaning products....).

Join Industry expert Luis Roca in this comprehensive course which equips you with the knowledge and strategies to combat odors head-on and unlock the true potential of recycled plastics. Gain insights in:


  • Odor Mitigation Strategies: Discover effective strategies and advanced technologies (enzymatic decontamination, depolymerization......) for odor elimination.
  • Finding Cost-Effective Solutions: Develop cost-effective odor removal solutions that are compatible with your existing recycling processes.
  • Efficient Odor Testing: Learn about the latest test methods for odor evaluation to accurately assess odors in your recycled plastics.
140+
Students
Intermediate
Level
Luis Roca
Luis Roca
AIMPLAS
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Luis Roca is the Head of the Compounding Department at AIMPLAS. He is an experienced polymer researcher specializing in compounding.

Throughout his career, Luis has worked as an R&D project developer, either as the lead or supporting researcher, collaborating with plastic companies to modify or enhance polymer properties across regional, national, and European projects. He has contributed to various projects involving nanomaterials, biopolymers, flame retardancy, natural fibers, electrical conductivity, and recycling.

With over 15 years of experience in processing a wide range of polymers—including commodity plastics, starch-based biopolymers, technical polymers, and high-performance materials—Luis has also delivered more than 3,000 hours of training courses to companies in areas such as compounding, additives, fillers, and injection molding. Additionally, he has presented at numerous seminars organized by AIMPLAS and at various conferences related to plastic modification and recycling.

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Why should you view this course?

In the world of recyclable plastics, the challenge of odor elimination is more than just a technical hurdle—it's a critical factor that can make or break the success of your products and your brand. If you’ve ever faced the frustration of dealing with consumer complaints, struggled with market acceptance, or encountered regulatory hurdles due to unpleasant odors, you understand the stakes.

Don’t let odors in your recycled plastics cripple processing, taint end products, and erode consumer trust!

  1. Precisely Identify Odor Sources: Gain the skills to pinpoint the specific contaminants and materials contributing to odors, even in the most complex mixed streams.

  2. Optimize Costs and Maximize Efficiency: Discover cost-effective solutions and strategies to manage and mitigate odors from varied sources, ensuring consistent quality in your recycled plastics.

  3. Gain insights through practical, real-world solutions that can be immediately applied to your work, preventing wasted resources, financial losses, and negative brand perception.

    Say goodbye to lingering odors sabotaging your recycled plastic efforts.

Who should join this course?

  • Plastic recycling professionals looking to gain expertise in identifying and eliminating odors, improving the overall quality of recycled plastics.

  • Quality control specialists wanting to learn advanced odor analysis and measurement techniques.

  • Product development engineers willing to develop strategies to incorporate odor-free recycled plastics into innovative products.

  • This course is suitable for intermediate level proficiency
    Intermediate
Course Outline

Introduction

  • Recycled plastics and odors
  • Why odor removal?

Understanding Odor in Recycled Plastics

  • Degradations
  • Contact with other substances
  • Processing
  • Odors and recycling

Predicting Odor Behavior

  • Volatiles in plastics
  • Typical odors in plastics
  • Odor volatiles
  • Migration
  • Types of odors

Odor Mitigation Strategies

  • Devolatilization
  • Odor scavengers
  • Odors in the processing plastic steps
  • Fragrances and odor masking

Odor Characterization and Measurement

  • Volatiles detection techniques
  • Electronic nose
  • Odor panels

Odor Management in Key Industries

  • Automotive
  • Packaging

30 mins Q&A – Interact live with the expert for all your technical help!

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