Der Recycling-Cluster: Eine Plattform für fortschrittliche Materialkreisläufe und nachhaltige Prozesse
摘要
Recycling is one of the the central research areas at the Technical University of Leoben and forms a key element for closing the raw materials cycle, representing a core aspect of the Austrian Circular Economy Strategy. With the establishment of the Cluster of Excellence Recycling in 2025, a department-spanning research network was created that brings together diverse expertise on secondary raw materials. The aim is to enable a more efficient utilization of scientific resources and a holistic approach to addressing challenges. The cluster thus strengthens not only internal collaboration among over 100 researchers but also the university’s national and international visibility as a leading research institution in recycling. In more than 120 projects, innovations are advanced along the entire value chain—from innovative material cycles to new process routes for a more sustainable industry.