Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
Marine vessel with integrated plastic shredding and pelletizing system for ocean cleanup and repurposing into plastic asphalt
A marine vessel designed for the collection, shredding, and pelletizing of oceanic plastic waste. The vessel uses renewable energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines to power onboard systems, including AI-enhanced sensors that detect and target high-density areas of plastic debris. Once collected, the plastic is shredded and processed into uniform plastic pellets optimized for use in plastic asphalt production. The vessel also includes storage compartments for the pellets and a crane system for transferring containers filled with pellets to adjacent vessels or shore-based transport. This integrated system addresses inefficiencies in traditional ocean cleanup methods by enabling immediate onboard processing, reducing transportation needs, and repurposing plastic waste into a valuable industrial resource, while significantly minimizing environmental impact through sustainable energy use.
» Number: US12275167B1 (B1)
» Publication Date: 15/04/2025
» Applicant: COOK ZOEY?[US]; CARSON GREGORY DONALD?[US]
» Inventor: COOK ZOEY?[US]; CARSON GREGORY DONALD?[US]
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
