The solid waste management problems caused by the accumulation of plastics require
measures to mitigate the environmental damage, and mechanical recycling of plastics is …

Polymer degradation is a common problem in the extrusion process. In this work, Raman
spectroscopy, a robust, rapid, and non-destructive tool for in-line monitoring, was utilized to …

To decrease the amount of plastic waste, the use of recycling techniques become a
necessity. However, numerous recycling cycles result in the mechanical, thermal, and …

In this study, the properties of virgin linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and its blends
with reclaimed plastic solid waste (PSW) are investigated by thermogravimetry, differential …

This article characterizes a novel twin screw extrusion (TSE) process with the capability of
rotating at speeds up to 4500 rpm. The resulting extreme high shear rate is expected to …

In this article, a kinetic model is introduced in conjunction with experimental extrusion results
to predict the evolution of depolymerization reaction at various operating conditions during …

A comprehensive study was made to correlate the microstructural nucleating effect of an
organically-modified montmorillonite with morphology, crystallinity, degree of phase …

Preventing the aggregation of nanofillers and inducing uniform filler dispersion are key
parameters for improving the electrical conductivity and sensing sensitivity of …

During processing, plastics are frequently exposed to high stresses. These include, above
all, shear and temperature within the scope of the residence time of the manufacturing …

The wide variety of copolymers of polypropylene (PP) is one of the key reasons for the
technical and commercial success of this polymer. While historically compounds with …