Description
The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) is researching how SMEs can safely, functionally, and cost-effectively reuse old glass panes to produce tempered or laminated glass, and how to reuse glass with low-e coatings. Collaborating with TU Delft, glass processing companies, and engineering and consultancy firms, AUAS has focused on the direct reuse of post-consumer insulated glass units (IGUs) and the reuse of glass panes after IGU disassembly over the past two years. Reusing glass from renovation or demolition projects offers a sustainable solution to reduce energy consumption, CO2- footprint, and reliance on virgin materials.These reuse strategies have proven effective, with some project partners now successfully selling IGUs that are 50% circular. Consortium partner Velux has demonstrated the feasibility of thermally strengthening and laminating used flat glass. However, it remains uncertain whether reused glass can consistently meet quality standards. The consortium will further research the impact of minor damages on the strengthening process, the bending strength of tempered glass, the adhesion quality of laminated used glass, and the fracture patterns of both. Additionally, the team will study glass with older low-e coatings to determine their quality and whether they can be reused in triple glazing or if the old coatings need to be removed, and how best to do so.
The project aims to provide comprehensive insights into the opportunities and risks associated with circular special glass, paving the way for more sustainable glass reuse practices.
| Period | 24 Oct 2024 |
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| Event title | GlassTec: International Trade Fair for Glass Production, Processing and Products |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Dusseldorf, GermanyShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |