Official video of the CIRPLACAR project
We’re excited to present the official video of the CIRPLACAR project! This short film captures the project’s vision, key objectives, and the institutions involved. Watch the video now!.
CIRPLACAR Research Published: Enhancing the Recyclability of ELV Plastic Bumpers
The CIRPLACAR project has published a new article titled “Enhancing the recyclability of ELV plastic bumpers: Characterization of molecular, morphological, rheological, mechanical properties and ageing degradation” in Polymer Degradation and Stability Journal. This study investigates post-consumer end-of-life vehicle (ELV) bumpers, showing that blends of recycled and virgin polypropylene can maintain high performance without additional additives, […]
CIRPLACAR at CIS-10: Dehalogenation of halogenated plastics via low-pressure hydropyrolysis
The CIRPLACAR project participated in the 10th Czech-Italian-Spanish Conference (CIS-10) on Molecular Sieves and Catalysis (Liblice Castle, June 9–12, 2025), presenting the work titled:“Dehalogenation of WEEE plastics via low-pressure hydropyrolysis over Pd-supported catalysts” as oral presentation. This study focused on the catalytic treatment of halogenated plastic waste, exploring the effectiveness of Pd-supported catalysts in removing […]
CIRPLACAR at the SPE International Polyolefins Conference
The CIRPLACAR project participated in the SPE International Polyolefins Conference (February 18–21, 2024, Galveston, Texas, USA) with the work titled “Towards a circular economy for end-of-life vehicle plastics:The Recycling of Plastic Bumpers” as an oral presentation. This contribution highlights CIRPLACAR’s efforts in developing sustainable strategies for the recycling and valorization of plastic bumpers from End-of-Life […]
CIRPLACAR at Poly-Char 2024: Advancing Circular Solutions for ELV Plastics
The CIRPLACAR project participated in Poly-Char 2024: Polymers for Our Future (May 27–31, 2024, Madrid, Spain), presenting two oral communications: POLY-CHAR is an international non-profit organization that brings together scientists from diverse fields to share knowledge and promote research and collaboration in polymer science and technology. These contributions highlight CIRPLACAR’s research on the valorization of […]
CIRPLACAR at the “I Jornada en Sostenibilidad e Innovación en Polímeros y Materiales Compuestos”
The partners of CIRPLACAR project participated in the I Jornada en Sostenibilidad e Innovación en Polímeros y Materiales Compuestos: Abordando Desafíos Actuales y Futuros (Móstoles, Madrid, September 30, 2024), presenting their advances in the transition towards a circular economy for polymeric materials. This conference brings together experts in polymer and composite materials science and engineering, […]
CIRPLACAR at CONAMA 2024 for a Circular Economy of Vehicle Plastic Waste
The partners of CIRPLACAR participated in CONAMA 2024 (Madrid, December 2–5, 2024), presenting their work on the transition towards a circular economy in the automotive plastics sector. The National Environmental Congress (Congreso Nacional del Medio Ambiente-CONAMA) is the main environmental forum in Spain, bringing together experts, researchers, companies, and institutions to discuss sustainability, innovation, and […]
CIRPLACAR Wins Best Poster Award at the 6th Euro-Asia Zeolites Conference (EAZC-2025)
The CIRPLACAR project has received the Best Poster Award at the 6th Euro-Asia Zeolites Conference (EAZC-2025) for the work titled:“Mono vs Bimetallic Pd-Fe/n-ZSM-5 Catalysts for the Conversion of ELV Plastic Waste into Dehalogenated Oil via (Hydro)-Pyrolysis.“This recognition underscores the relevance of the research in developing catalytic processes for plastic waste valorization. The work focuses on […]
CIRPLACAR, proyecto colaborativo de IMDEA Energía y la URJC, galardonado en los Premios SIGRAUTO a la Innovación en la Recuperación
Cirplacar, proyecto colaborativo de la URJC e IMDEA Energía ha ganado el segundo premio de la 4ª edición de los premios SIGRAUTO a la Innovación en la Recuperación, en el marco del X Encuentro Nacional sobre Gestión y Reciclado de Vehículos Fuera de Uso celebrado en IFEMA Madrid. El reconocimiento logrado pone en valor la […]
6th Euro-Asia Zeolite Conference
The Spanish Zeolites Group (GEZ), on behalf of the Spanish Catalysis Society, with which IMDEA Energía collaborates, cordially invites you to attend the 6th Euro-Asia Zeolites Conference (EAZC-2025), to be held in the city of Alicante, in southeastern Spain, on 19-22 January 2025.