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Abstract(s)
No atual panorama industrial, o desenvolvimento e otimização de novos materiais focado na sustentabilidade ambiental tornou-se primordial. A confluência de materiais inovadores, princípios da economia circular e gestão de resíduos estão a revolucionar a indústria. Isto, engloba um vasto espetro de atividades, desde a reciclagem e a redução de resíduos até à incorporação de materiais de base biológica e biodegradáveis. Este estágio teve como objetivo o desenvolvimento de novos materiais e produtos de origem biológica e biodegradáveis utilizado como apoio o Center of Excellence da empresa COFICAB Portugal, no sentido de aumentar a eficiência dos seus processos e otimizar resultados. A fim de atingir o objetivo estipulado, foi definida uma metodologia que consistiu na realização de uma pesquisa descritiva para a execução de uma revisão bibliográfica, seguida de uma caracterização da empresa questão onde o estudo foi realizado e o desenvolvimento de um caso prático. Da análise dos resultados, concluiu-se que, na reciclagem do policloreto de vinila, a incorporação de materiais reciclados no processo produtivo revelou ter um potencial significativo, mas a presença de impurezas de cobre e a separação inadequada dos materiais impediu que se atingissem os padrões e o desempenho desejados no produto final. Simultaneamente, a integração de polímeros de base biológica e biodegradáveis nas formulações de produção contínua em fase de investigação, com os resultados obtidos a ficarem aquém das expectativas, sublinhando a necessidade de mais estudos. Com as conclusões obtidas, verifica-se a necessidade de mais investigação relativa à reciclagem de materiais e ao desempenho a longo prazo dos plastificantes de base biológica e biodegradáveis. Embora promissora, a investigação contínua é crucial para otimizar os materiais e os processos com vista a uma maior sustentabilidade.
In today's industrial landscape, the development and optimization of new materials with environmental sustainability has become paramount. The confluence of innovative materials, circular economy principles and waste management is revolutionizing the entire industry. This encompasses a wide range of activities, from recycling and waste reduction to the incorporation of bio-based and biodegradable materials. The aim of this internship was to develop new materials and products of biological and biodegradable origin, using the Center of Excellence at COFICAB Portugal as a support, in order to increase the efficiency of its processes and optimize results. To achieve the stipulated objective, a methodology was defined which consisted of descriptive research to carry out a literature review, followed by a characterization of the company in question where the study was carried out and the development of a practical case. From the analysis of the results, it was concluded that, in the recycling of polyvinyl chloride, the incorporation of recycled materials into the production process showed significant potential, but the presence of copper impurities and the inadequate separation of materials prevent the desired standards and performance of the end product from being achieved. At the same time, the integration of bio-based and biodegradable polymers into production formulations is still under investigation, with the results obtained falling short of expectations, emphasising the need for further studies. With the conclusions reached, there is a need for further research into material recycling and the long-term performance of bio-based and biodegradable plasticizers. Although promising, ongoing research is crucial to optimizing materials and processes for greater sustainability.
In today's industrial landscape, the development and optimization of new materials with environmental sustainability has become paramount. The confluence of innovative materials, circular economy principles and waste management is revolutionizing the entire industry. This encompasses a wide range of activities, from recycling and waste reduction to the incorporation of bio-based and biodegradable materials. The aim of this internship was to develop new materials and products of biological and biodegradable origin, using the Center of Excellence at COFICAB Portugal as a support, in order to increase the efficiency of its processes and optimize results. To achieve the stipulated objective, a methodology was defined which consisted of descriptive research to carry out a literature review, followed by a characterization of the company in question where the study was carried out and the development of a practical case. From the analysis of the results, it was concluded that, in the recycling of polyvinyl chloride, the incorporation of recycled materials into the production process showed significant potential, but the presence of copper impurities and the inadequate separation of materials prevent the desired standards and performance of the end product from being achieved. At the same time, the integration of bio-based and biodegradable polymers into production formulations is still under investigation, with the results obtained falling short of expectations, emphasising the need for further studies. With the conclusions reached, there is a need for further research into material recycling and the long-term performance of bio-based and biodegradable plasticizers. Although promising, ongoing research is crucial to optimizing materials and processes for greater sustainability.
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Sustentabilidade Economia Circular Gestão De Resíduos Reciclagem Polímeros de Base Biológica e Biodegradáveis Indústria Automóvel Sustainability Circular Economy Waste Management Recycling Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymers Automotive Industry