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Academic Services and Partnerships

We actively collaborate with companies, research institutes, universities, and non-profit organizations to advance our technology and innovations. Our partnerships facilitate the exchange of knowledge, resources, and expertise, driving mutual growth and development.

Please get in touch if you have a partnership proposal or to find out more about what we offer our partners.

Read more about specific case studies with our partners and collaborators in our Case Studies section.

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Laboratory trials and shared research​

Nancy Laboratory Trials: We offer the possibility of conducting trials on our laboratory vertical extruder in Nancy. These trials allow our partners to experiment and providing data for grant applications in order to acquire the extruder line.

Supporting documents for grants

Grant Applications: We provide comprehensive documentation to support our partners in applying for grants: detailed technical documents, feasibility studies on the extruder, and help for the project proposals if necessary.​

Joint Publications: Collaboration efforts often lead to co-authored research publications.

You can find our publications here.

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Reference publications

We actively collaborate with companies, research institutes, universities, and non-profit organizations to advance our technology and innovations. This work often results in co-authored publications. 

Rondol is also quoted in more than 150+ independent publications, written using Rondol's equipment.

You will find here some publications. Some of them can be directly downloaded here.

 

NEW: Shu Li, Zian Zhang, Wenjie Gu, Maël Gallas, David Jones, Pascal Boulet, Lindsay M. Johnson, Victoire de Margerie, Gavin Andrews, "Hot melt extruded High-Dose Amorphous Solid Dispersions containing Lumefantrine and Soluplus", International Journal of Pharmaceutics (2024).

NEW: Gallas M., De Margerie V. "Vertical Hot Melt Extrusion: A Cutting Edge Technology for Personalized and Sustainable Food Systems", Physical Science and Biophysics Journal (2024).

 

Ciardi D, Rigatelli B, Richaud E, Cloitre M, Tournilhac F: "Dual reconfigurable network from a semi‑crystalline functional polyolefin", Polymers (2024).

Gallas M, Boulet P & de Margerie V: “Extrusion for Pharma Applications: an Update”, SPE Polymers (2023).

Essa E, Amin M, Sultan A, Arafa M, El Maghraby G, McConville C: "Hot melt extrusion for enhanced dissolution and intestinal absorption of hydrochlorothiazide", Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology (2023).

Arieta M-P, Beltrán González F, Soledad Abarca de las Muelas S, Gaspar G, Sanchez Hernandez R,  Ulagares de la Orden M, Martinez Urreaga J: "Development of tri-layer antioxidant packaging systems based on recycled PLA/sodium caseinate/recycled PLA reinforced with lignocellulosic nanoparticles extracted from yerba mate waste." eXPRESS Polymer Letters (2022).

De Margerie V, Mc Conville C, Dadou S, Boulet P, Aranda L, Walker A, Mohylyuk V, Jones D, Murray B & Andrews G, “Continuous manufacture of hydroxychloroquine sulfate drug products via hot melt extrusion technology to meet increased demand during a global pandemic: from bench to pilot scale”, International Journal of Pharmaceutics (2021).

Beltrán González F, Patricia Arrieta M, Moreno E,
Gaspar G: "Evaluation of the Technical Viability of Distributed Mechanical Recycling of PLA 3D Printing Wastes", Polymers (2021).

Kunchimon S, Tausif M, Goswami P, Cheung V: "Polyamide 6 and Thermoplastic Polyurethane Recycled Hybrid Fibres Via Twin-Screw Melt Extrusion", Journal of Polymer Research (2019).

De Margerie V & Maier H. “From Pharma Adapted Extrusion to Brand New Pharma Fitted Extrusion Design in Practical Guide to Hot Melt Extrusion” – Mohammed Maniruzzaman, Smither Rapra (2015).

Adopting Factorial Design of Experiments Technique to Analyse The Effects of Material Factors on The Tensile Strength of Red Mud Polymer Composites

2025

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Taiyuan University of Technology

China

Red mud industrial waste was used as a filler in polymer composites extruded with a Rondol 21 mm twin-screw extruder, with DOE methodology optimizing tensile strength.

Multilayer biocomposite vegan leather materials derived from vegetable-tanned fungal biomass cultivated on food waste

2025

Packaging & Food Safety

University of Borås

Sweden

Sustainable vegan leather alternatives were produced from fungal biomass grown on food waste, hot-pressed with Rondol equipment into flexible multilayer composites.

Development and characterization of hydroxyapatite and multiwall carbon nanotubes reinforced polypropylene biocomposites

2025

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute, Helwan, Cairo

Egypt

Polypropylene biocomposites reinforced with hydroxyapatite and carbon nanotubes were developed using Rondol twin-screw extrusion, demonstrating improved mechanical properties for structural or biomedical applications.

Effect of oligomeric lactic acid plasticizer on the mechanical recycling of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)

2024

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

Oligomeric lactic acid was used as a plasticizer to maintain PHBV properties during mechanical recycling, processed through extrusion for circular biopolymer use.

Dual reconfigurable network from a semi-crystalline functional polyolefin

2024

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

ESPCI, Paris

France

A novel dual dynamic network polyolefin was processed using a Rondol vertical twin-screw extruder, enabling self-healing and reprocessable material properties.

Machine learning-driven optimization and prediction of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene-adipate-co-terephthalate)/clay blend nanocomposites in structure-property

2024

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Teheran

Iran

PLA/PBAT/clay nanocomposites were processed using a Rondol microcompounder, with machine learning models predicting optimal structure-property relationships.

Combined Effect of Antimicrobial Agent and γ-Irradiation on Properties of Poly (L-Lactide) Active Films

2024

Photocatalysis, Water Treatment & Antibacterial

Belarusian State University

Belarus

PLA films with combined antimicrobial treatments were extruded and evaluated for active packaging applications with improved bacterial barrier performance.

Low density polyethylene film for food packaging modified by zeolite and nanoclay

2024

Packaging & Food Safety

University of Patras

Greece

LDPE films for food packaging were modified with zeolite and nanoclay using a Rondol 21 mm extruder, improving barrier and thermal properties for extended shelf life.

Mechanical pressure induced capacitance changes of polyisoprene/nanostructured carbon black composite samples

2024

Sensors & Electronics

Riga Technical University

Lettonia

Pressure-sensitive polyisoprene/carbon black composites were hot-pressed with Rondol equipment, demonstrating capacitance-based sensing for flexible electronics.

Characterization of Melt-Spun Recycled PA 6 Polymer by Adding ZnO Nanoparticles during the Extrusion Process

2024

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

University of Zagreb

Croatia

Recycled polyamide 6 fibres were enhanced with ZnO nanoparticles via melt spinning on a Rondol 21 mm extruder, improving properties for circular economy textile applications.

An assessment of the role of nanosilica in thermal/thermo-oxidative degradation mechanism of poly(lactic acid)/polybutylene adipate terephthalate blend

2024

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran

Iran

Nanosilica's stabilizing role in PLA/PBAT blends was assessed after extrusion processing, demonstrating improved thermal stability for biodegradable packaging.

The extensional rheology of biodegradable polymers determines their propensity to be film blown

2024

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

The University of Queensland

Australia

Extensional rheology of biodegradable polymers processed by extrusion was studied to predict film blowing processability, guiding material selection for packaging.

Effect of γ-irradiation and antimicrobial agent on properties of poly (L-lactide) active films

2024

Photocatalysis, Water Treatment & Antibacterial

Medical University, Moscow

Russia

PLA active films combining gamma irradiation and antimicrobial agents were produced by extrusion, offering enhanced food safety performance.

CO2 measurement in aquaria using a plastic film colourimetric indicator

2024

Packaging & Food Safety

Queen's University Belfast

UK

Extruded plastic indicator films for real-time CO2 monitoring in aquatic environments were produced using a Rondol Microlab extruder, enabling low-cost environmental sensing.

In Situ Eutectic Formation in a Polymeric Matrix via Hot-Melt Reactive Extrusion

2024

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Queen's University Belfast

UK

Pharmaceutical eutectic systems were formed in situ within a polymer matrix using hot-melt reactive extrusion on a Rondol Microlab extruder, enhancing drug solubility.

Promotion of In Vitro Osteogenic Activity by Melt Extrusion-Based PLLA/PCL/PHBV Scaffolds Enriched with Nano-Hydroxyapatite and Strontium-Substituted Nano-Hydroxyapatite

2023

Biomedical & Tissue Engineering

University of Crete

Greece

Bioresorbable 3D scaffolds of PLLA/PCL/PHBV with nano-hydroxyapatite were produced by melt extrusion, showing strong osteogenic activity for bone tissue engineering.

Tensile and impact properties of melt-blended nylon-6/ethylene-octene copolymer/graphene oxide nanocomposites

2023

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Queen's University Belfast

UK

Nylon 6 nanocomposites with graphene oxide were melt-blended using extrusion, achieving improved tensile and impact strength for engineering applications.

Structure and properties of biobased polyamide 36,9/cellulose nanocomposites

2023

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Queen's University Belfast

UK

Biobased polyamide reinforced with cellulose nanofillers was processed by extrusion, yielding sustainable nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties.

Theoretical Prediction of Electrical Conductivity Percolation of Poly(lactic acid)-Carbon Nanotube Composites in DC and RF Regime

2023

Sensors & Electronics

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

Electrical percolation thresholds of PLA/CNT composites prepared by extrusion were theoretically modeled across DC and radiofrequency regimes for electronics applications.

New PMMA-Based Hydroxyapatite/ZnFe2O4/ZnO Composite with Antibacterial Performance and Low Toxicity

2023

Photocatalysis, Water Treatment & Antibacterial

Russian Academy of Science

Russia

PMMA composites incorporating hydroxyapatite, ZnFe2O4 and ZnO were extruded to produce antibacterial materials with low cytotoxicity for biomedical surfaces.

Effects of solid-state polymerization on the structure and properties of degraded poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)

2023

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Spain

Solid-state polymerization was used to restore PHBV properties after degradation during extrusion, supporting the use of this biopolymer in sustainable packaging.

Hot melt extrusion for enhanced dissolution and intestinal absorption of poorly soluble drugs

2023

Pharmaceutical & Drug Delivery

University of Birmingham

UK

Rondol twin-screw extrusion was used to produce amorphous solid dispersions of BCS Class II drugs, significantly enhancing dissolution and oral bioavailability.

Hot melt extrusion for enhanced dissolution and intestinal absorption of hydrochlorothiazide

2023

Pharmaceutical & Drug Delivery

University of Birmingham

UK

Hot melt extrusion using a Rondol extruder improved dissolution rate and intestinal absorption of the poorly soluble drug hydrochlorothiazide.

Extrusion foaming of multiphasic polyethylene/ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer/carbon nanotube mixtures: tailoring foam properties by selective localization

2023

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Teheran

Iran

Foam properties of PE/EVA/CNT composites were tailored by controlling CNT localization during extrusion foaming, enabling lightweight structural materials.

Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of the New Functional Composites Used for 3D Printing of Static Mixers

2022

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

University of Zagreb

Croatia

Functional polymer composites for 3D printing of static mixers were compounded by extrusion and characterized for thermal and mechanical performance in process engineering.

Dynamic crystallization kinetics and morphology of carbonaceous nanofillers-reinforced poly (lactic acid) foams

2022

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran

Iran

Carbonaceous nanofillers were used to modify PLA foam crystallization kinetics during extrusion foaming, improving foam morphology for lightweight packaging.

On the mechanical properties of melt-blended nylon 6/ethylene-octene copolymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites

2022

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

School of Engineering, STEM College

Australia

Nylon 6 nanocomposites with graphene nanoplatelets were melt-blended by extrusion, achieving significant improvements in stiffness and toughness for engineering parts.

Flexible, disposable photocatalytic plastic films for the destruction of viruses

2022

Photocatalysis, Water Treatment & Antibacterial

Queen's University Belfast

UK

Extruded TiO2-loaded plastic films were shown to photocatalytically inactivate viruses under UV light, offering low-cost disinfection surfaces for healthcare environments.

3D printed, plastic photocatalytic flow reactors for water purification

2022

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Queen's University Belfast

UK

PLA/TiO2 masterbatch produced with a Rondol extruder was 3D printed into photocatalytic flow reactors, enabling affordable solar-driven water decontamination.

Nanocomposites of PCL and SBA-15 particles prepared by extrusion: Structural characteristics, confinement of PCL chains within SBA-15 nanometric channels

2022

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros

Spain

PCL chains were confined within SBA-15 nanochannels via extrusion processing, creating nanocomposites with unique structural characteristics for drug delivery applications.

Influence of PCL and PHBV on PLLA thermal and mechanical properties in binary and ternary polymer blends

2022

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Newcastle University

UK

Binary and ternary blends of PLLA with PCL and PHBV were produced by extrusion, optimizing thermal and mechanical balance for sustainable packaging or biomedical use.

Effect of Graphene Nanofibers on the Morphological, Structural, Thermal, Phase Transitions and Mechanical Characteristics in Metallocene iPP Based Nanocomposites

2022

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

Graphene nanofibers were incorporated into metallocene iPP by extrusion, improving crystallization behavior and mechanical properties of isotactic polypropylene nanocomposites.

Development of tri-layer antioxidant packaging systems based on recycled PLA/sodium caseinate/recycled PLA reinforced with lignocellulosic nanoparticles extracted from yerba mate waste

2022

Packaging & Food Safety

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

Tri-layer active packaging films from recycled PLA and yerba mate nanoparticles were extruded, combining antioxidant function with circular material sourcing.

Composites of a PLA with SBA-15 mesoporous silica: Polymorphism and properties after isothermal cold crystallization

2022

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros

Spain

PLA/SBA-15 mesoporous silica composites were extruded to study crystallization behavior and polymorphism, relevant for controlled-release and packaging applications.

Fungal textile alternatives from bread waste with leather-like properties

2022

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

University of Borås

Sweden

Leather-like textiles were produced from fungal biomass grown on bread waste and hot-pressed with Rondol equipment, offering a fully circular bio-based alternative.

Polylactic acid/carbon nanoparticle composite filaments for sensing

2021

Sensors & Electronics

University of Minho

Portugal

PLA/carbon nanoparticle composite filaments were extruded and used in 3D-printed sensor structures, enabling low-cost piezoresistive sensing applications.

Effect of magnetite nanoparticles content on the magnetic properties of polylactide and polystyrene composites

2021

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Salerno

Italia

Magnetite nanoparticles were dispersed in PLA and PS matrices by melt extrusion, producing magnetically responsive composites for smart material applications.

Behaviour of PLA/POSS nanocomposites: Effects of filler content

2021

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Middle East Technical University

Türkiye

POSS nanoparticles were melt-blended into PLA by extrusion to study filler content effects on thermal stability and mechanical behavior for packaging or medical uses.

Thermal properties of nano tungsten-ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) composites

2021

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Cairo University

Egypt

Nano-tungsten was incorporated into EVA by extrusion to evaluate thermal conductivity and stability for shielding and high-temperature industrial applications.

Influence of addition of organic fillers on the properties of mechanically recycled PLA

2021

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

Organic fillers were incorporated into mechanically recycled PLA via extrusion to compensate property losses and extend the material's useful lifecycle.

Evaluation of the technical viability of distributed mechanical recycling of PLA 3D printing wastes

2021

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

The feasibility of locally recycling PLA 3D printing waste by extrusion was evaluated, supporting decentralized circular economies for additive manufacturing.

3D-printed, carbon-based, lossy photonic crystals: Is high electrical conductivity the must?

2021

Sensors & Electronics

Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, F-88000, Epinal

France

Carbon-loaded PLA filaments were extruded and 3D-printed into lossy photonic crystal structures, investigating the role of electrical conductivity in microwave absorption.

The effect of silk fibroin nanoparticles on the morphology, rheology, dynamic mechanical properties, and toughness of poly (lactic acid)/poly (ε-caprolactone)

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Technology, Tehran

Iran

Silk fibroin nanoparticles were incorporated into PLA/PCL blends by extrusion, significantly improving toughness and dynamic mechanical properties for packaging and biomedical films.

Extrusion Foaming of PLA-Based Nanocomposites: Effects of Different Nanofillers and Chemical Reagents on Foam Morphology

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Teheran

Iran

PLA nanocomposite foams were produced by extrusion with various nanofillers and blowing agents, enabling lightweight biodegradable packaging with controlled cell structure.

Fabrication of agave tequilana bagasse/PLA composite and preliminary mechanical properties assessment

2020

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Cranfield University

UK

Agave bagasse waste was compounded with PLA by extrusion to produce bio-based composites, demonstrating agricultural waste valorization for lightweight parts.

Effect of Lignocellulosic Nanoparticles Extracted from Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) on the Structural, Thermal, Optical and Barrier Properties of Mechanically Recycled Poly(lactic acid)

2020

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

Yerba mate-derived nanoparticles were extruded into recycled PLA, improving barrier, optical and thermal properties for sustainable food packaging films.

Variation of ultimate properties in extruded iPP-mesoporous silica nanocomposites by effect of iPP confinement within the mesostructures

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros

Spain

Isotactic PP confined within mesoporous silica channels during extrusion showed altered crystallinity and mechanical behavior, relevant for high-performance PP products.

Processing of Sr2+ Containing Poly L-Lactic Acid-Based Hybrid Composites for Additive Manufacturing of Bone Scaffolds

2020

Biomedical & Tissue Engineering

Politecnico di Torino

Italia

Strontium-doped PLLA hybrid composites were produced by extrusion for use in 3D-printed bone scaffolds, enhancing osteoinductive properties for bone repair.

Composites Based on Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA) and SBA-15: Effect of Mesoporous Silica on Thermal Stability and on Isothermal Crystallization from Either Glass or Molten State

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros

Spain

SBA-15 mesoporous silica was incorporated into PLA by extrusion to improve thermal stability and control crystallization behavior for packaging and biomedical uses.

Understanding the enhancement and temperature-dependency of the self-healing and electromechanical properties of dielectric elastomers containing mixed

2020

Sensors & Electronics

University of Warwick

UK

Dielectric elastomers with mixed carbon nanotubes were compounded by extrusion, exhibiting self-healing and strain-sensitive electromechanical behavior for soft actuator applications.

Advanced Engineering Formulation Strategies for the Effective Delivery of Hydroxychloroquine

2020

Pharmaceutical & Drug Delivery

Queen's University Belfast

UK

Advanced hot melt extrusion formulation strategies using Rondol equipment were developed to improve bioavailability and delivery of hydroxychloroquine for antiviral and autoimmune therapies.

Silicon clathrate films for photovoltaic applications

2020

Energy & Fuel Cells

Université de Strasbourg

France

Silicon clathrate thin films were processed by extrusion to explore their potential as low-cost photovoltaic absorber layers in solar cell applications.

Influence of solid-state biaxial orientation on the adhesion between poly(ethylene terephthalate)/tie layer/isotactic polypropylene multilayer films

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

ETH Zurich

Switzerland

Multilayer PET/PP films processed by extrusion were biaxially oriented to study interlayer adhesion, critical for high-performance barrier packaging design.

Antimicrobial ultrathin film based on well-defined silver nanoparticles and polylactide

2020

Photocatalysis, Water Treatment & Antibacterial

Institute of Chemistry

Vietnam

Ultrathin PLA films incorporating silver nanoparticles were produced by extrusion, delivering sustained antimicrobial performance for active food and medical packaging.

Significant modification of the surface morphology of polylactide (PLA) and PLA-halloysite nanocomposites in the presence of N,N'-ethylenebis (stearamide)

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies

Poland

EBS nucleating agent was used to modify surface morphology of extruded PLA and PLA-halloysite nanocomposites, improving crystallinity and processability.

Process and Material Parameter Optimisation of Rotomoulded Polymer Foams

2020

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Queen's University Belfast

UK

Processing parameters for rotomoulded polymer foams were systematically optimized using extrusion-compounded materials, improving foam density and mechanical performance.

A comparative study for the behavior of 3D-printed and compression molded PLA/POSS nanocomposites

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Middle East Technical University

Türkiye

PLA/POSS nanocomposites were compared when produced by 3D printing versus compression molding after extrusion compounding, assessing process-structure-property relationships.

Comparative analysis of tribological and mechanical properties of extrudable polymer-polymer UHMWPE composites fabricated by 3D printing and hot-pressing

2020

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Russian Academy of Science

Russia

UHMWPE-based composite parts produced by extrusion-based 3D printing and hot-pressing were compared for wear resistance and mechanical performance.

Technical evaluation of mechanical recycling of PLA 3D printing wastes

2020

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

Technical metrics for mechanical recycling of PLA 3D printing waste via extrusion were evaluated, providing industry guidance for sustainable additive manufacturing.

Extruded phosphorescence based oxygen sensors for large-scale packaging applications

2020

Packaging & Food Safety

University College Cork

Ireland

Phosphorescent oxygen-sensitive films were produced by extrusion in an industrially scalable process, enabling real-time oxygen monitoring in food packaging.

High-performance transparent laminates based on highly oriented polyethylene films

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Queen Mary, University of London

UK

Highly oriented polyethylene films produced by extrusion were laminated into transparent high-performance structures with exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio.

3D printed O2 indicators

2020

Packaging & Food Safety

Queen's University Belfast

UK

Oxygen-sensitive indicator films produced by extrusion were integrated into 3D-printed packaging structures, enabling real-time freshness monitoring in food packaging.

Effect of preparation method on the properties of polylactide/cellulose nanocrystal nanocomposites

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Istanbul Technical University

Türkiye

Different preparation methods including extrusion were compared for PLA/cellulose nanocrystal composites, identifying optimal processing for sustainable packaging films.

Composites Based on Poly (Lactic Acid)(PLA) and SBA-15: Effect of Mesoporous Silica on Isothermal Crystallization from Either Glass or Molten State

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros

Spain

The effect of SBA-15 silica on PLA isothermal crystallization was studied in extruded composites, providing insight for controlled crystallinity in packaging films.

Taguchi Optimization of Parameters for Feedstock Fabrication and FDM Manufacturing of Wear-Resistant UHMWPE-Based Composites

2020

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Russia

Russia

Rondol extrusion parameters for UHMWPE composite feedstock were optimized using Taguchi DOE, enabling FDM 3D printing of highly wear-resistant parts.

Manufacturing and characterization of coatings from polyamide powders functionalized with nanosilica

2020

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Spain

Polyamide powders functionalized with nanosilica were processed by extrusion and characterized as functional coatings with improved hardness and tribological performance.

Potential of cellulose microfibers for PHA and PLA biopolymers reinforcement

2020

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

University of Minho
New-Zeland - University of Waikato

Portugal

Cellulose microfibers were compounded with PHA and PLA biopolymers by extrusion to improve mechanical properties, supporting bio-based packaging and disposable products.

Control of pharmaceutical cocrystal polymorphism on various scales by mechanochemistry: transfer from the laboratory batch to the large-scale extrusion processing

2019

Pharmaceutical & Drug Delivery

University of Zagreb

Croatia

Mechanochemical cocrystal formation was scaled from batch to continuous Rondol extrusion, enabling controlled polymorph selection for pharmaceutical drug products.

Osteoinduction of 3D printed particulate and short-fibre reinforced composites produced using PLLA and apatite-wollastonite

2019

Biomedical & Tissue Engineering

Newcastle University

UK

PLLA composites with apatite-wollastonite particles and fibres were extruded and 3D printed into scaffolds showing strong osteoinductive properties for bone defect repair.

Synthesis and in-vitro analysis of degradative resistance of a novel bioactive composite

2019

Biomedical & Tissue Engineering

Lancaster University

UK

A novel bioactive polymer composite produced by extrusion was evaluated for degradative resistance in vitro, supporting its use in long-term biomedical implant applications.

Confinement of iPP chains in the interior of SBA-15 mesostructure ascertained by gas transport properties in iPP-SBA-15 nanocomposites prepared by extrusion

2019

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros

Spain

Isotactic PP confinement inside SBA-15 mesopores was confirmed by gas transport measurements in extruded nanocomposites, revealing unique barrier enhancement mechanisms.

Development of Two-Component Polymer Polymeric Composites Based on UHMWPE-PP Blends for Additive Manufacturing

2019

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Tomsk

Russia

UHMWPE/PP polymer-polymer composites were produced by extrusion for use as feedstock in additive manufacturing, offering superior wear and mechanical performance.

Polylactide/halloysite nanocomposite foams: Particle dispersion and mechanical strength

2019

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Yildiz Technical University

Türkiye

Halloysite nanotube-reinforced PLA foams were produced by extrusion foaming, achieving uniform particle dispersion and improved mechanical strength for packaging.

Metformin Hydrochloride and Sitagliptin Phosphate Fixed Dose Combination Product Prepared Using Melt Granulation Continuous Processing Technology

2019

Pharmaceutical & Drug Delivery

Queen's University Belfast
UK - Trinity College Dublin

UK

A fixed-dose anti-diabetic combination tablet was produced by continuous melt granulation extrusion, demonstrating the efficiency of Rondol equipment for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Polyamide 6 and thermoplastic polyurethane recycled hybrid Fibres via twin-screw melt extrusion

2019

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia

Malaysia

Recycled PA6 and TPU were melt-blended by Rondol twin-screw extrusion into hybrid fibres, demonstrating viable upcycling routes for textile waste streams.

Valorization of poly (lactic acid) wastes via mechanical recycling: Improvement of the properties of the recycled polymer

2018

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

Post-consumer PLA waste was reprocessed by extrusion with property-enhancing additives, demonstrating viable mechanical recycling routes for industrial bioplastic recovery.

PVdF-HFP and ionic-liquid-based, freestanding thin separator for lithium-ion batteries

2018

Energy & Fuel Cells

ETH Zurich

Switzerland

Freestanding PVdF-HFP/ionic liquid separator films were produced by extrusion, offering improved safety and electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries.

Mechanical and dielectric properties of MWCNT filled chemically modified SBS/PVDF blends

2018

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Warwick

UK

SBS/PVDF blends loaded with MWCNTs were extruded to produce composites with tunable dielectric properties for capacitor and EMI shielding applications.

Amino-modified halloysite nanotubes to reduce polymer degradation and improve the performance of mechanically recycled poly(lactic acid)

2018

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Spain

Surface-modified halloysite nanotubes were added to mechanically recycled PLA via extrusion to counteract degradation and restore mechanical properties for circular use.

Benign by design: green and scalable synthesis of zirconium UiO-metal-organic frameworks by water-assisted mechanochemistry

2018

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Zagreb

Croatia

Zirconium MOFs were synthesized by water-assisted mechanochemistry and scaled to extrusion processing, enabling green production of porous materials for drug delivery.

Tribological and mechanical performance of sisal-filled waste carbon and glass fibre hybrid composites

2018

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Karadeniz Technical University

Türkiye

Hybrid composites from sisal, waste carbon and glass fibres were compounded by extrusion, combining sustainability with high tribological and mechanical performance.

Transmission electron microscopy of polyhydroxybutyrate-co-valerate (PHBV)/nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) bio-nanocomposite prepared using cryo-ultramicrotomy

2017

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

National Nanotechnology Centre

Malaysia

TEM characterization of extruded PHBV/nanocrystalline cellulose bionanocomposites revealed nanoscale dispersion quality, validating Rondol extrusion for biopolymer nanocomposite production.

Mechanical and interfacial properties of compatibilized polyurethane blends

2017

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Zagreb

Croatia

Compatibilized TPU blends were prepared by extrusion and characterized for interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties, relevant for flexible engineering and footwear applications.

Mechanochemical Synthesis of Pharmaceutical Cocrystal Suspensions via Hot Melt Extrusion: Enhancing Cocrystal Yield

2017

Pharmaceutical & Drug Delivery

Queen's University Belfast

UK

Hot melt extrusion using a Rondol extruder was applied to mechanochemical cocrystal synthesis, significantly improving yield and scalability for pharmaceutical production.

Effects of nanoparticle ratio on structural, migration properties of polypropylene films and preservation quality of lemon juice

2017

Packaging & Food Safety

Cukurova University

Türkiye

Nanoparticle-loaded PP films produced by extrusion were evaluated for migration safety and effectiveness in preserving lemon juice quality during storage.

Effects of fibre configuration on mechanical properties of banana fibre/PP/MAPP natural fibre reinforced polymer composite

2017

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia

Banana fibre geometry in PP/MAPP composites was optimized by extrusion processing, demonstrating the impact of fibre configuration on tensile and impact properties.

Engineering and antibacterial properties of low-density polyethylene films with incorporated epigallocatechin gallate

2017

Photocatalysis, Water Treatment & Antibacterial

Universidad de Sonora

Mexico

EGCG plant extract was incorporated into LDPE films by extrusion, producing natural antibacterial packaging films that extend food shelf life without synthetic biocides.

Biodegradation Properties of Wood-plastic Composites Containing High Content of Lignocellulosic Filler and Zinc Borate Exposed to Two Different Brown-Rot Fungi

2017

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Türkiye

Extruded wood-plastic composites with zinc borate were evaluated for biodegradation resistance against brown-rot fungi, supporting durable outdoor construction applications.

EPDM Elastomer and Biothermoplastic Polyester-based Silicate-layered Multifunctional Nanocomposites

2017

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Hacettepe University

Türkiye

EPDM/biopolyester nanocomposites with layered silicates were produced by extrusion, combining elastomeric flexibility with improved barrier and mechanical properties.

Antibacterial effect of novel biodegradable and bioresorbable PLDA/Mg composites

2017

Biomedical & Tissue Engineering

University of Extremadura

Spain

Biodegradable PLDA/magnesium composites produced by extrusion demonstrated effective antibacterial activity, making them promising for resorbable implants and wound care.

Some properties of polymer composites produced from waste compost flours and recycled polypropylene

2017

Sustainability, Bio-based & Recycling

Université de Bretagne-Sud

France

Compost flour waste was compounded with recycled PP by extrusion, producing lightweight composites with acceptable mechanical properties for non-structural applications.

Optimiranje svojstava polimernih materijala za izradu mikroreaktora

2017

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Zagreb

Croatia

Polymer materials processed by Rondol extrusion were optimized for use as microreactor components, evaluating chemical resistance and dimensional stability.

Multifunctional PP-Based Nanocomposites Incorporated with Organoclays, Poly(MA-alt-1-Dodecene)-g-SiO2 Nanoparticles and Bioengineering Polyesters in Melt

2016

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Hacettepe University

Türkiye

Multifunctional PP nanocomposites with organoclays and SiO2 nanoparticles were produced by melt extrusion, combining improved barrier, mechanical and thermal performance.

Effects of Montmorillonite Content and Maleic Anhydride Compatibilization on the Mechanical Behavior of Polylactide Nanocomposites

2016

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Middle East Technical University

Türkiye

MMT clay nanocomposites of PLA were compatibilized with maleic anhydride and extruded, improving clay dispersion and mechanical performance for packaging applications.

Hot-melt extrusion and prilling as contemporary and promising techniques in the solvent free production of solid oral dosage forms, based on solid dispersions (Slovenia & Belgium)

2016

Pharmaceutical & Drug Delivery

University of Ljubljana

Slovenia

Hot melt extrusion with Rondol Micro-Lite equipment and prilling were compared as solvent-free methods for producing solid oral dosage forms, supporting green pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Study of the effect of the dispersion of functionalized nanoparticles TiO2 with photocatalytic activity in LDPE

2016

Photocatalysis, Water Treatment & Antibacterial

The Institute for Scientific and Technological Research of San Luis Potosi

Mexico

Functionalized TiO2 nanoparticles were dispersed in LDPE by extrusion to produce photocatalytic films for self-cleaning or antimicrobial surface applications.

Effect of ultrafine talc on crystallization and end-use properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)

2016

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Research Group Packaging Technology Center

Belgium

Ultrafine talc was used as a nucleating agent in extruded PHBH biopolymer, improving crystallization rate and final product properties for packaging films.

Characterization of thermoplastic natural fibre composites made from woven hybrid yarn prepregs with different weave pattern

2015

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Borås

Sweden

Woven natural fibre/thermoplastic hybrid yarn composites were consolidated by extrusion-based press processing, enabling lightweight structural composites for automotive and construction.

Electrical conduction and rheological behaviour of composites of poly(ε-caprolactone) and MWCNTs

2015

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

University of Warwick

UK

PCL/MWCNT composites produced by extrusion were evaluated for electrical percolation and rheological behavior, supporting design of conductive biodegradable materials.

Accelerated weathering performance of polylactide and its montmorillonite nanocomposite

2015

Polymer Nanocomposites & Materials Science

Middle East Technical University

Türkiye

PLA and PLA/montmorillonite nanocomposites were extruded and subjected to accelerated weathering tests, assessing outdoor durability for bio-based packaging and agricultural films.

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