Grantee Research Project Results
Final Report: Automated Removal of Brominated Flame Retardant Material From a Mixed E-Waste Plastics Recycling Stream
EPA Contract Number: EPD09045Title: Automated Removal of Brominated Flame Retardant Material From a Mixed E-Waste Plastics Recycling Stream
Investigators: Sommer, Edward J.
Small Business: National Recovery Technologies Inc.
EPA Contact: Richards, April
Phase: II
Project Period: March 1, 2009 through December 31, 2012
Project Amount: $295,000
RFA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase II (2009) Recipients Lists
Research Category: SBIR - Waste , Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Description:
The objective of this Phase II research is the development of a high-speed sorting system to remove brominated flame retardant (BFR) contained in e-waste plastic streams using innovative differential x-ray transmission technology. Due to the potential health hazards associated with brominated polymers, the removal of these polymers will generate significant revenue for the e-waste recycler.
Summary/Accomplishments (Outputs/Outcomes):
Conclusions:
This Phase I and Phase II funding has led to the development of a technology suitable for identification and sorting of brominated flame retardant plastics within an e-waste plastics recycle stream. This technology is expected to have significant impact within the e-waste recycling industry as it will increase the value of the recycled resin.
Supplemental Keywords:
mass sortation, polymer sorting, x-ray, contaminant sorting, brominated, flame retardantSBIR Phase I:
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