Supramolecular-wrapped α-zirconium phosphate nanohybrid for fire safety and reduced toxic emissions of thermoplastic polyurethane

S Han, Q Li, N Ma, D Liu, G Sui… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
In the current study, a facile approach is introduced to enhance the flame retardancy of
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) using a supramolecular-wrapped α-zirconium phosphate …

Upcycling waste polypropylene with basalt fibre reinforcement enhancing additive manufacturing feedstock for advanced mechanical performance

P Ghabezi, O Sam-Daliri, T Flanagan, M Walls… - Applied Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research seeks to overcome the printing and processing challenges of using waste
polypropylene (PP) reinforced with short basalt fibres, transforming them into upcycled …

Tackling smoke toxicity and fire hazards of thermoplastic polyurethane by mechanochemical combination of Cu₂O nanoparticles and zirconium phosphate …

S Han, F Yang, Q Li, G Sui, X Su, J Dai, J Ma - Polymer Degradation and …, 2023 - Elsevier
A major challenge is to adopt environmentally friendly means for the development of flame
retardants of high efficiency in suppressing toxic smoke. An environmentally friendly method …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of print speed on the microstructure, morphology, and mechanical properties of 3D-printed PETG products

J Loskot, D Jezbera, R Loskot, D Bušovský, A Barylski… - Polymer Testing, 2023 - Elsevier
The presented research aimed to thoroughly investigate the effects of print speed on glycol-
modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) printed using fused filament fabrication (FFF) …

[HTML][HTML] A comparative study of 3D printing with virgin and recycled polylactic acid filaments

X Wei, R Bähr - CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
With a growing global awareness of the ecological challenges posed by plastic waste, the
integration of recycled materials represents a crucial step to sustainable additive …

[HTML][HTML] Nanocomposites of recycled and of virgin polyamide 6.6 with cellulose nanofibers

D Benaducci, V de Oliveira, WTY Tze, I Hafez… - Hybrid Advances, 2024 - Elsevier
The inherent properties of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) make them an interesting and
sustainable choice for reinforcing polymeric matrices intended for the automotive, electronic …

Exploring the Potential of Recycled Polymers for 3D Printing Applications: A Review

R Djonyabe Habiba, C Malça, R Branco - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The integration of recycled polymers into additive manufacturing (AM) processes offers a
promising opportunity for advancing sustainability within the manufacturing industry. This …

Alkyl-Substituted Polycaprolactone Poly (urethane-urea) s as Mechanically Competitive and Chemically Recyclable Materials

DC Batiste, MR Pfau-Cloud, HJ Kim, CJ Ellison… - ACS Macro …, 2024 - ACS Publications
We report the mechanical performance and chemical recycling advantages of implementing
alkyl-substituted poly (ε-caprolactones)(PCLs) as soft segments in thermoplastic poly …

Oxo-Additives for Polyolefin Degradation: Kinetics and Mechanism

EA Mamin, PV Pantyukhov, AA Olkhov - Macromol, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review considers the recent investigations in the scope of biodegradability of synthetic
polymers, spanning polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and their corresponding …

Study of the mechanical properties of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) recycled from end-of-life ski-boots and techno-economic analysis (TEA) of the mechanical …

A Nanni, L Crosetta, G La Fauci, F Biagi… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
A novel process for the mechanical recycling of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) parts of
end-of-life ski-boots was developed with the aim to produce new ski-boots with a fully …