Research & Development
The Israel Plastics & Rubber Center has several Knowledge Centers. The IP accumulated in these fields over tens of years of activity and research is accessible to industry in joint projects.
Recycling and Sustainability
• Composites based on natural materials
• Development of compatibilizers for improved recycling capabilities
• Research on upgrading the properties of recycled material
• Development of applications for the integration of recycled materials
Leading researcher:
Prof. Anna Dotan
Biomedical polymers
• Polymeric technologies for regenerative medicine
• Innovative technologies for microparticle production for slow-release of drugs
• Development of products and medical implants as a service hub for startups and commercial companies
Lead researcher:
Prof. Dan Lewitus
Packaging and food compatibility
• Additives and polymers for active packaging
• Application of biodegradable polymers in packaging
• Plastic recycling from consumer packaging for sustainable products
• Innovative methods for characterization of food contact compatibility with packaging
Lead researchers:
Prof. Anna Dotan
Prof. Amos Ophir
Composite and nanocomposite materials
• Engineering nanotechnology applications
• Hot Melt matrices for the Prepregging
• Development of composite filaments for 3D printing applications
Lead researcher:
Dr. Naum Naveh
Processing and 3D printing
• Simulation and optimization of polymer processing
• Nanolayer multiplication in extrusion processes
• Development of multilayer filaments for 3D printing
Lead researchers:
Dr. Naum Naveh
Prof. Amos Ophir
Rubber and elastomers
• Application of nanotechnology in nanocomposite elastomers
• Integration of thermoplastic elastomers in technical/engineering products
• Aging and research of accelerated weathering of plastic and rubber materials
• Chemical recycling of rubber
Lead researcher:
Dr. Naum Naveh