NORNER

Norner is an independent materials research institute supporting the development and scale-up of sustainable polymer materials through advanced characterisation, pilot-scale processing, and applied technology development. Norner has established research and pilot infrastructures covering the full materials innovation chain, from polymer synthesis and molecular design to recycling, qualification, and industrial validation. The institute has developed and scaled advanced mechanical and chemical recycling platforms for polymers, enabling realistic investigation of contamination, degradation, and material variability in circular loops.

As an R&D service provider, Norner has recently invested in the following capabilities:

• PCW feedstock qualification and experimental validation in advanced recycling pilots
• PFAS-replacement consultation and validation of PPA in blown film extrusion (PPA selection, resin, and film structure)

In addition, Norner develops new technologies for transfer through collaborative projects or licensing to industry. Examples include:

• Norner Trimodal Technology: A patented three-reactor polyethylene (PE) polymerisation concept that enables trimodal molecular architecture, allowing cost-efficient upgrading of bimodal plants and improved performance for demanding applications.
• Norner Advance® M: A metallocene-based polyethylene (PE) technology platform designed to upgrade multimodal 2- or 3-reactor slurry process plants towards more sustainable production of high-performance PE grades for rotomoulding, film, and caps & closures, with high purity and low levels of extractables.
• Norner Fresh: A technology concept aimed at improving the quality and performance stability of recycled polymers by significantly reducing VOC and improving odour through the application of micro bubbles in melt extrusion.