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Recycling of heterogeneous plastics wastes. II—The role of modifier agents
F. P. La Mantiasubject
chemistry.chemical_compoundMaterials sciencePolymers and PlasticschemistryMechanics of MaterialsMaterials ChemistryDegradation (geology)ExtrusionIzod impact strength testElongationComposite materialPolyethyleneCondensed Matter Physicsdescription
Abstract Recycling of mixed plastics waste, mainly composed of PEs, PET and PVC has been carried out by blending with recycled polyethylene. Although the extrusion of these blends has been carried out at high temperatures, the degradation of the PVC was modest due to the short residence times. The mechanical properties of these secondary materials, up to about 30% of mixed plastics waste, are very similar to those of the recycled polyethylene, except for the elongation to break. By adding some modifier agents, the elongation at break and especially the impact strength can be further improved.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-01-01 | Polymer Degradation and Stability |