Bagheri to leverage recycled polyurethane foam for real-world applications
2024-10-28
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Bagheri To Leverage Recycled Polyurethane Foam For Real-World Applications Shaghayegh Bagheri, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), received funding for the project: “Leveraging Recycled Polyurethane Foam for Real-world Applications.”
Bagheri will investigate mechanical segregation processes followed by mechanical recycling to develop new products from recycled mattress foam.
She and her collaborators will focus on creating components suitable for the footwear and automotive industries and evaluate their performance to ensure their efficacy.
The researchers aim to refine the mechanical recycling process through mechanical segregation.
The researchers hold this approach will enhance the performance of recycled foam and ensure its effectiveness in its intended applications. This project is important for advancing sustainable practices in the footwear and automotive industries by improving the quality and usability of recycled materials, ultimately reducing environmental impact.
Bagheri will receive $125,000 from Mattress Recycling Council for this project. Funding will begin in Nov. 2024 and will end in late Oct. 2025.
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