TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY Novel Non-Destructive Characterization of Multi-Layered Plastics

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is offering a technology licensing opportunity for a novel non-destructive characterization of multi-layered plastics. This innovative technology enables the identification and separation of layered plastics, allowing for more sustainable recycling and waste-to-energy applications. The technology combines spectral information from two or more sensors to identify specific additives or formulations used on the plastic surface layer. The benefits of this technology include enabling recycling and waste-to-energy applications for previously non-recyclable multi-layered plastics, reducing landfill costs, and supporting the transition towards a circular economy. The potential applications of this technology include the waste sorting industry, recycling industry, and plastic manufacturers and processors. • Enables recycling and waste-to-energy applications for previously non-recyclable multi-layered plastics • Reduces landfill costs, estimated at $50-80 per ton for landfilled materials • Supports the transition towards a circular economy • Provides a unique, non-destructive method to analyze and differentiate mono and multi-layer plastics • Potential applications in the waste sorting industry, recycling industry, and plastic manufacturers and processors