Innovative development of a sustainable debonding-on-demand adhesive to promote the recycling of polyurethane mattresses
Description
The new type of adhesive should enable simple and efficient separation of the materials, thereby significantly improving the recycling and reuse of polyurethane.
By using this adhesive, resources can be conserved and the environmental impact reduced.
The technology offers a promising solution for the circular economy and contributes to sustainability in the mattress industry.
Key data
Projectlead
Co-Projectlead
Project status
completed, 11/2024 - 10/2025
Institute/Centre
Institute of Materials and Process Engineering (IMPE)
Funding partner
Innosuisse Innovationsscheck
Project budget
15'000 CHF
Technikumstrasse 9
8400 Winterthur