Prof. Dr. - Ing. Christian Bonten
University of Stuttgart, Head of the Institute for Plastics Technology (IKT)
Prof. Dr. - Ing. Hans-Josef Endres
Leibnitz University Hannover, Institute for Plastics and Circular Technology
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Giese
German Institute for Rubber Technology (DIK) Hannover, Board of Management
Univ. - Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Hopmann
RWTH Aachen, Head of the Institute for Plastics Processing
Univ. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont. Reinhold W. Lang
Johannes Kepler University Linz, Institute for Polymer Materials and Testing
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Bernhard Rieger
TU München, WACKER-Chair for Macro-molecular Chemistry
Prof. Dr. - Ing. Alois K. Schlarb
Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Chair for Composites
Prof. Dr. Hans-Werner Schmidt
University Bayreuth, Chair for Macro-molecular Chemistry I
The scientists have already drawn up a comprehensive list of the aspects to be considered. This list for instance includes: recycling of components, standardisation of recyclates, micro-particles in the environment, bio-degradable plastics, CO2 as a polymer component, Industry 4.0, digital markers, digitalisation as an enabler for the circular economy, lightweight construction and e-mobility.
In addition to honing the guiding themes, the Scientific Council of K 2022 also explicitly supports measures to promote young talent in the plastics and rubber industries.
Click here for more information on K 2022.