Mechanical recycling of packaging plastics: A review
The current global plastics economy is highly linear, with the exceptional performance and
low carbon footprint of polymeric materials at odds with dramatic increases in plastic waste …
low carbon footprint of polymeric materials at odds with dramatic increases in plastic waste …
Chain-extending modification for value-added recycled PET: a review
The global environmental issues caused by plastic incineration are continuously increasing,
along with the demand for polyethylene terephthalate (PET)—27 million metric tons of PET …
along with the demand for polyethylene terephthalate (PET)—27 million metric tons of PET …
Why is recycling of postconsumer plastics so challenging?
The ubiquitous use of plastics has been driven by their combination of low cost and
properties, but these attributes directly challenge waste management schemes for plastic …
properties, but these attributes directly challenge waste management schemes for plastic …
[HTML][HTML] Investigating thermomechanical recycling of poly (ethylene terephthalate) containing phosphorus flame retardants
Abstract Poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) has wide usage in packaging and fiber
industries thanks to its superior mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. It is also one of …
industries thanks to its superior mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. It is also one of …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding poly (ethylene terephthalate) degradation using gas-mediated simulated recycling
While mechanical recycling is a key enabler of a plastics circular economy, poly (ethylene
terephthalate)(PET) is highly susceptible to degradation during melt processing. Through …
terephthalate)(PET) is highly susceptible to degradation during melt processing. Through …
[HTML][HTML] A promising recycling strategy via processing polypropylene/recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate): reactive extrusion using dual compatibilizers
Enhancing interfacial adhesion in polypropylene (PP)/recycled polyethylene terephthalate
(rPET) blends is crucial for the effective mechanical recycling of these commercial plastic …
(rPET) blends is crucial for the effective mechanical recycling of these commercial plastic …
Recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate) from waste textiles with improved thermal and rheological properties by chain extension
WJ Wu, XL Sun, Q Chen, Q Qian - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Annual production of textile fibers is continuing to rise and the substantial discharge of
undegradable waste polyester fibers can cause serious environmental and even health …
undegradable waste polyester fibers can cause serious environmental and even health …
In-situ chain extension of polyethylene terephthalate flakes using reactive extrusion as an upcycling approach
J Jang, H Shin, J Seo - Chemical Engineering Science, 2023 - Elsevier
To improve recycled PET (rPET) properties, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) flakes were
modified with different ratios of 4, 4′-methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) as a chain …
modified with different ratios of 4, 4′-methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) as a chain …
Rheology of recycled PET
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a thermoplastic material that is widely used in many
application fields, such as packaging, construction and household products. Due to the …
application fields, such as packaging, construction and household products. Due to the …
Thermal stabilization of recycled PET through chain extension and blending with PBT
This study investigates the effect of using a multifunctional epoxide chain extender (Joncryl®
ADR 4468) on the thermal stabilization and rheological properties of recycled polyethylene …
ADR 4468) on the thermal stabilization and rheological properties of recycled polyethylene …