Spectroscopy is used to detect specific polymers within a mixed stream of plastic materials, making it simpler and more efficient to sort the materials for recycling. Similar techniques can be applied for real-time quality control.
Find out more about materials identification.
Software, Spectrometers
Applications in Focus – Recycling
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