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Description
The aim of the project is to carry out R&D work and to develop a technological process for the production of sound-insulating acoustic panels from recycled polyurethane, plastic and rubber waste. Implement research to develop a new generation of ultra-high quality sound insulation product to replace established alternatives to sound insulation products in the construction market. A new product created during the project - an acoustic panel, will contribute to solving several problems: 1) Polluting polyurethane waste and increasing amounts of this waste; 2) Large quantities of unprocessed, incinerated or landfilled polyurethane waste; 3) Complex management of polyurethane waste, as this waste varies greatly in form and composition (it can be mattresses, pipes, etc.); 4) Annually tightening environmental requirements.
- The Partner from Lithunia will bring experience from their previous R&D projects, where they examined how best to recycle used tires by separating rubber from cord and metal.
- Contribution of the Norwegian partner to the development of the acoustic panel will be significant, as the company will conduct research and develop one of the components of the panel - the acoustic base - from recycled plastic waste. This will ensure that the final product is made from 100% recycled materials.
The project envisages cooperation between Lithuanian and Norwegian companies and the developed product is planned to be sold in the markets of both countries, so the project contributes to the program goal of reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area and strengthening bilateral relations between Norway and Lithuania. Establishing a close relationship with a Norwegian partner will lead to even better ways of recycling and using polyurethane in the development and market introduction of new, innovative and circular economy products, while strengthening bilateral partnership even more.
Summary of project results
Global climate change is forcing the search for new and innovative ways of turning waste into resources and producing useful products from recycled materials, thus closing the circle of the circular economy. For the densely populated urban population and with the growing need for effective sound insulation, there was need for the new high-quality sound insulation panels to be developed with high-quality sound insulation to be in demand and to have high commercial potential in the global construction and sound insulation products market.
A new product was created during the project - an acoustic panel, will contribute to solving several problems:
● Polluting polyurethane waste and increasing amounts of this waste;
● Large quantities of unprocessed, incinerated or landfilled polyurethane waste;
● Complex management of polyurethane waste, as this waste varies greatly in form and composition (it can be mattresses, pipes, etc.);
● Annually tightening environmental requirements;
● It is projected that in 2050 more than two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities. It is estimated that in 2050 almost 7 billion people will live in cities. For rapidly expanding cities, the noise problem will become more acute.
A new product was created during the project - an acoustic panel, for the densely populated urban population and with the growing need for effective sound insulation.
Summary of bilateral results
Research funding promotes the transformation of new ideas into reality. Funding helps to conduct research that is relatively expensive and partnership helps to find the best ways to solve problems, generate ideas