[HTML][HTML] Upcycling of waste polyolefins in natural fiber and sustainable filler-based biocomposites: A study on recent developments and future perspectives

MK Singh, AK Mohanty, M Misra - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The interest in sustainable materials and technologies has increased significantly due to
environmental issues triggered by using plastics and their associated wastes. Every year …

Additive manufacturing technology of polymeric materials for customized products: recent developments and future prospective

AK Pal, AK Mohanty, M Misra - RSC advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
The worldwide demand for additive manufacturing (AM) is increasing due to its ability to
produce more challenging customized objects based on the process parameters for …

Recent advances in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) recycling

Z Ait‐Touchente, M Khellaf, G Raffin… - Polymers for …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) recycling is crucial for mitigating the environmental impact of PVC
wastes, which take decades to decompose in landfills. This review examines the current …

[HTML][HTML] Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printed polypropylene/alumina nanocomposites: Effect of filler loading on the mechanical reinforcement

N Vidakis, M Petousis, E Velidakis, N Mountakis… - Polymer Testing, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printed Polypropylene (PP) reinforced with aluminum oxide
(Al 2 O 3) nanoparticles (NPs) were developed and fully characterized in this study …

The benefits and barriers of additive manufacturing for circular economy: A framework proposal

TM Tavares, GMD Ganga, M Godinho Filho… - Sustainable Production …, 2023 - Elsevier
According to preliminary research, additive manufacturing (AM) is a promising technology
for develo** circular material flow. However, the impact of AM on the circular economy …

Strategic approach towards plastic waste valorization: challenges and promising chemical upcycling possibilities

PS Roy, G Garnier, F Allais, K Saito - ChemSusChem, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Plastic waste, which is one of the major sources of pollution in the landfills and oceans, has
raised global concern, primarily due to the huge production rate, high durability, and the lack …

Sustainable additive manufacturing: Mechanical response of polyamide 12 over multiple recycling processes

N Vidakis, M Petousis, L Tzounis, A Maniadi… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Plastic waste reduction and recycling through circular use has been critical nowadays, since
there is an increasing demand for the production of plastic components based on different …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable additive manufacturing: Mechanical response of polyethylene terephthalate glycol over multiple recycling processes

N Vidakis, M Petousis, L Tzounis, SA Grammatikos… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The continuous demand for thermoplastic polymers in a great variety of applications,
combined with an urgent need to minimize the quantity of waste for a balanced energy-from …

[HTML][HTML] Controlling the properties of parts 3D printed from recycled thermoplastics: A review of current practices

TEP Gomes, MS Cadete, J Dias-de-Oliveira… - Polymer degradation and …, 2022 - Elsevier
In a world going through a plastic waste management catastrophe with serious
environmental, health, social and economic consequences, the ideal step forward would be …