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Mechanical recycling of polylactide, upgrading trends and combination of valorization techniques
José David BadiaJosé David BadiaAmparo Ribes-greussubject
Materials scienceSolucions polimèriquesBiopolymerPolymers and PlasticsGeneral Physics and AstronomyValorization02 engineering and technologyReview010402 general chemistryPolymer waste01 natural sciencesDegradationMaterials ChemistryForensic engineeringRecyclingProcess engineeringbusiness.industryAtomic force microscopyOrganic ChemistryTermoplàstics021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology0104 chemical sciencesUpgradingReprocessingPolylactide (PLA)MAQUINAS Y MOTORES TERMICOS0210 nano-technologybusinessdescription
[EN] The upcoming introduction of polylactides in the fractions of polymer waste encourages technologists to ascertain its valorization at the best quality conditions. Mechanical recycling of PLA represents one of the most cost-effective methodologies, but the recycled materials are usually directed to downgraded applications, due to the inherent thermomechanical degradation affecting its mechanical, thermal and rheological performance. In this review, the current state of mechanical recycling of PLA is reported, with special emphasis on a multi-scale comparison among different studies. Additionally, the applications of physical and chemical upgrading strategies, as well as the chances to blend and/or composite recycled PLA are considered. Moreover, the different valorization techniques that can be combined to optimize the value of PLA goods along its life cycle are discussed. Finally, a list of different opportunities to nurture the background of the mechanical recycling of PLA is proposed, in order to contribute to the correct waste management of PLA wastes. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 |