Polymer Engineering and Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(5), P. 2241 - 2255
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
Abstract
As
the
demand
for
sustainable
and
environmentally
conscious
practices
continues
to
grow,
recycled
plastics
have
become
increasingly
popular
manufacturers.
However,
reprocessing
these
materials
can
result
in
inconsistencies
both
process
product
quality,
leading
a
loss
mechanical
properties.
To
address
this
issue,
work
investigates
injection
molding
of
virgin
polypropylene
(PP).
Using
multi‐cavity
hot
runner
mold,
correlations
between
processing
parameters,
such
as
melt
temperature,
mold
pack
pressure,
soak
time,
properties,
were
systematically
investigated.
A
multivariate
analysis
approach
was
used
model
variables
each
material.
Results
indicated
significant
processing,
morphology.
In
particular,
PP,
temperature
affected
formation
β‐crystals
their
transition
α‐crystals
upon
tensile
testing.
Different
morphology
observed
(rPP),
which
crystallization
by
polyethylene
(PE)
contamination.
The
results
discuss
polymer,
structure,
relationship
providing
an
understanding
optimizing
properties
rPP.
Highlights
Polyethylene
contamination
significantly
influences
crystallinity.
Recycling
reduces
polypropylene's
ability
form
β
crystals.
Virgin
be
tailored
through
conditions.
Recycled
suffer
at
higher
temperatures
residence
times.
Polypropylene
α/β
morphologies
visualized
after
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100673 - 100673
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
It
is
difficult
to
reuse
wastes
from
polymers
due
the
mismatch
between
amount
of
contaminants
and
secondary
quality
feed.
This
type
operation
much
more
expensive
cost-effective
than
production
polymer
raw
materials
latest
materials.
However,
recyclable
beneficial
if
used
extensively
in
various
concrete
products
wood-polymer
boards.
done
only
cleaning
sorting
are
not
particularly
important
for
products.
Polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
a
widely
industries
its
excellent
physical
chemical
properties.
Besides,
increasing
use
PET
has
led
global
crisis
waste
management,
as
improper
disposal
caused
significant
environmental
damage.
major
source
accumulated
landfills,
address
this
issue,
recycling
methods
have
evolved.
In
regard,
present
review
examines
techniques
involved
PET.
Conventional
influence
diverse
depolymerization
reaction
variables
were
discussed,
upsides
downsides
each
technique
considered.
The
summarizes
advances
technologies
plastic
waste,
focusing
on
bio-recycling
PET,
aiming
sustainable,
economical
solutions
circular
economy.
Fuel,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
344, P. 128107 - 128107
Published: March 24, 2023
Hydrogen
is
an
energy
carrier
that
can
be
utilized
in
various
applications,
including
power
plants,
the
synthesis
of
high-value
products,
and
clean
transportation
fuels
without
emissions.
Hence,
hydrogen
a
potential
candidate
replace
fossil
reduce
environmental
pollution.
The
high
demand
for
plastics
driving
production
rate
to
increase
yearly,
leading
great
accumulation
plastic
waste
materials
resulting
severe
burden
on
environment.
Thermo-catalytic
conversion
other
promising
route
efficiently
provide
ideal
long-term
solution
necessary
overcome
this
challenge.
Developing
durable
high-efficiency
catalysts
immerge
from
wastes
industrial
scale
still
challenge
researchers.
This
study
comprehensively
summarizes
discusses
recently
published
literature
using
different
thermo-catalytic
processes,
pyrolysis,
pyrolysis-air
gasification,
pyrolysis-steam
reforming,
pyrolysis-
(CO2)
dry
pyrolysis-plasma
catalysis.
scope
review
focus
influence
supports,
method
yield
hydrogen,
impact
several
crucial
reaction
parameters
like
pyrolysis
temperature,
catalytic
catalyst
plastic,
steam
ratios
inclusive
as
well.
conclusions
will
extremely
valuable
researchers
interested
sustainable
generation
H2
materials.
Polymer Engineering and Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(9), P. 2651 - 2674
Published: June 21, 2023
Abstract
Polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
is
used
in
textile
and
packaging
industries.
The
main
source
of
PET
production
fossil
fuels
with
limited
capacity.
Also,
products
are
single
use
that
transform
into
high
volumes
wastes,
causing
ecosystem
problems.
Recycling
proposed
to
confront
this
challenge.
four
major
recycling
techniques
mechanical,
chemical,
pyrolysis,
enzymatic.
Mechanical,
enzymatic
have
constrained
capabilities
manage
waste.
Chemical
the
potential
path
expanding
waste
possibility
upcycling
addressing
dirty
streams.
Several
chemical
methods
introduced
discussed
literature.
five
glycolysis,
alcoholysis,
aminolysis,
ammonolysis,
hydrolysis.
This
review
describes
depolymerization
via
these
introduces
hydrolysis
as
one
can
depolymerize
an
organic‐free
solvent
environment.
Hydrolysis
tolerates
mixed
wastes
streams
including
copolymers.
It
helps
avoid
challenges
attributed
using
organic
solvents
reaction
systems.
Moreover,
produces
terephthalic
acid,
monomer,
which
has
recently
gained
attention
initiative
monomer
for
production.
focuses
on
three
forms
hydrolysis—alkaline,
neutral,
by
presenting
background
studies,
issued
patents,
recent
trends
application
Materials Today Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 100529 - 100529
Published: Sept. 5, 2023
Polymer-based
product
usage
rapidly
increases
globally,
leading
to
severe
ecological,
social,
environmental,
health,
and
economic
impacts.
There
has
been
an
international
push
for
solutions
sustainable
production,
consumption,
end-of-life
plastics
combat
these
issues.
Moreover,
additive
manufacturing
(AM)
or
3D
printing
(3DP)
processes
provide
rapid
fabrication
of
functional
parts
in
lesser
time,
lower
lead
times,
research
development
costs.
Due
reasons,
are
now
being
utilized
different
industrial
sectors,
including
aerospace,
automotive,
biomedical,
sports,
food,
electronics,
construction.
The
circular
economy
concept
integrated
with
AM
can
deliver
a
synergic
impact
new
life
discarded
polymeric
distributed
recycling
manufacturing.
With
the
adoption
proper
techniques,
be
used
widely
reuse
polymer
wastes
turn
them
into
valuable
products.
It
much
higher
levels
at
very
low
cost
targeted
applications.
Therefore,
this
study,
comprehensive
literature
review
is
performed
outline
guidelines
model
recycled
polymers
based
on
reviewed
literature.
This
study
delivers
insight
into;
commodity
their
uses,
challenges
recycling,
approaches,
polymers.
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
450, P. 141762 - 141762
Published: March 12, 2024
Plastic
waste
pollution
is
a
challenging
and
complex
issue
caused
mainly
by
high
consumption
of
single-use
plastics
the
linear
economy
"extract-make-use-throw".
Improvements
in
recycling
efficiency,
behaviour
changes,
circular
business
models,
more
precise
management
system
are
essential
to
reduce
volume
plastic
waste.
This
paper
proposes
simplified
conceptual
model
for
smart
separation
based
on
sensor
technology
deep
learning
(DL)
facilitate
recovery
recycling.
The
proposed
could
be
applied
either
at
source
(in
bins)
or
centralised
sorting
facility.
Two
systems
have
been
investigated:
i)
one
utilising
6
sensors
(near-infrared
(NIR),
humidity,
temperature,
CO2,
CH4,
laser
profile
sensor)
ii)
with
an
RGB
camera
separate
packaging
materials
their
composition,
size,
cleanliness,
appearance.
Simulations
case
study
showed
that
camera-based
sorting,
Inception-v3,
DL
convolution
neural
networks
(CNN),
achieved
best
overall
accuracy
(78%)
compared
ResNet-50,
MobileNet-v2,
DenseNet-201.
In
addition,
resulted
higher
number
misclassified
items
bins,
as
it
focused
solely
appearance
rather
than
material
composition.
Sensor-based
faced
limitations,
particularly
dark
colouration
organic
matter
entrapment.
Combining
information
from
cameras
potentially
mitigate
limitations
each
individual
method,
thus
resulting
purity
separated
fractions.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 356 - 356
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Cellulose
nanofibers
(CNFs),
cellulose
nanomaterials
(CNMs),
and
cellulose-based
composites
represent
a
convergence
of
material
science,
sustainability,
advanced
engineering,
paving
the
way
for
innovative
eco-friendly
materials.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
review
these
materials,
encompassing
their
extraction,
preparation
methods,
properties,
applications,
future
directions.
The
manufacturing
CNFs
CNMs
leverages
diverse
techniques-chemical,
mechanical,
enzymatic-with
each
offering
distinct
advantages
in
tailoring
characteristics
to
meet
specific
needs.
Strategies
functionalization
surface
modification
are
detailed,
highlighting
role
enhancing
properties
while
addressing
challenges
scaling
production
industrial
levels.
structural,
thermal,
optical,
electrical,
biocompatibility
CNFs,
CNMs,
explored,
underscoring
versatility
applications
across
various
industries.
Cellulose-based
composites,
particular,
demonstrate
exceptional
tunable
uses,
although
achieving
uniform
dispersion
remains
key
technical
hurdle.
These
materials
have
packaging,
automotive,
aerospace,
biomedical
devices,
energy
storage,
environmental
remediation.
Emerging
research
trends
emphasize
integration
with
technologies,
promoting
sustainable
practices
life
cycle
considerations
advancing
commercialization
potential.
rapidly
evolving
field
holds
immense
promise
global
by
creating
high-performance,
is
crucial
understanding
nanofibers,
nanomaterials,
providing
valuable
insights
that
will
drive
development
sustainable,
high-performance
wide
range
ultimately
challenges.