This
review
comprehensively
explores
various
homogeneous
and
heterogeneous
catalytic
systems
for
the
hydrogenolysis
of
oxygenated
polymeric
wastes
(OXPs),
presenting
an
adaptable
solution
to
plastic
pollution
generating
valuable
feedstock.
Multilayer
packaging,
extensively
used
in
the
food,
beverage,
and
cosmetics
industries,
offers
excellent
protection
durability
by
combining
materials
such
as
paper,
plastic,
aluminum.
However,
its
complex
structure
creates
significant
challenges
recycling,
particularly
separating
layers.
This
review,
conducted
through
a
scoping
analysis
of
peer-reviewed
literature
obtained
from
databases
Google
Scholar,
PubMed,
ResearchGate,
reviews
limitations
current
recycling
technologies,
including
mechanical,
chemical,
solvent-based,
enzymatic
methods
highlights
experimental
potential
microbial
degradation
future
solution.
It
also
explores
innovative
approaches,
upcycling,
biodegradable
alternatives,
split-layer
which
reduce
adhesive
use
simplify
recycling.
Legislative
frameworks
policy
incentives
are
analyzed
to
underscore
their
role
driving
technological
advancements
fostering
industry
collaboration.
Findings
emphasize
absence
fully
viable
solution
with
regard
for
multilayer
packaging
under
existing
economic
constraints.
Although
“Design-for-Recycling”
emerging
offer
promising
long-term
strategies,
temporary
measures
advanced
incineration
or
regulated
landfilling
may
still
be
required.
Moving
forward,
innovation
supported
robust
policies
collaborative
efforts,
is
essential
align
global
sustainability
goals
contribute
development
circular
economy.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(6), С. 2484 - 2484
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
The
linear
“take–make–dispose”
model
of
plastic
consumption
has
led
to
significant
environmental
challenges
and
unplanned
waste
legacies,
emphasising
the
need
for
more
sustainable
recycling
practices.
This
study
explored
integration
post-consumer
recycled
polylactic
acid
(rPLA)
into
3D
printing
filaments
as
a
step
towards
manufacturing.
Using
100%
virgin
PLA
(vPLA)
baseline,
were
produced
with
rPLA-to-vPLA
ratios
0%,
25%,
50%,
75%,
evaluated
surface
roughness,
tensile
strength,
flexural
properties,
hardness.
results
revealed
that
increasing
rPLA
content
negatively
affects
mechanical
properties
quality.
Surface
roughness
increased
from
7.06
µm
pure
vPLA
10.50
rPLA,
whilst
strengths
decreased
by
48.4%
49%,
respectively,
compared
vPLA.
Hardness
also
declined,
showing
7.5%
reduction
relative
Despite
these
reductions,
blends
up
50%
retained
over
90%
performance
vPLA,
demonstrating
viable
compromise
between
sustainability.
Morphological
analysis
highlighted
poor
interlayer
adhesion
void
formation
primary
causes
degradation
in
higher
blends.
challenges,
this
demonstrated
rPLA-vPLA
can
extend
life
cycle
promote
manufacturing
By
addressing
polymer
research
supports
materials
printing,
contributing
circular
economy
goals
recycling,
resource
efficiency,
production
outcomes.
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(7), С. 881 - 881
Опубликована: Март 26, 2025
The
world
is
facing
the
issue
of
managing
a
huge
amount
plastic
waste.
To
prevent
uncontrolled
and
unproductive
disposal,
various
valorization
strategies
have
been
developed.
Recycling
waste
into
valuable
composites
for
construction
offers
promising
pathway
toward
sustainable
management.
Given
that
industry
major
consumer
energy
natural
resources,
it
presents
key
opportunity
integrating
recycled
materials.
This
review
examines
diverse
applications
recycling,
with
particular
focus
on
solutions,
while
also
evaluating
advantages
limitations
this
approach.
Within
context,
can
be
used
as
filler
to
replace
non-renewable
resources.
Studies
shown
incorporating
improves
properties
composites,
including
thermal
sound
insulation.
In
particular,
thermoset
exhibits
desirable
characteristics
such
rigidity,
heat
chemical
resistance,
strength
durability,
making
suitable
non-structural
applications.
Alternatively,
melting
produce
binder
materials
combine
other
inorganic
form
building
composites.
Using
melted
thermoplastic
enhances
ductility,
reduces
water
absorption,
overall
durability.
Additionally,
hot-pressing
technique
has
more
effective
in
addressing
poor
bonding
issues
commonly
encountered
conventional
methods.