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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 100168 |
| Journal | Composites Part C: Open Access |
| Volume | 6 |
| Early online date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2021 |
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to review existing recycling technologies, standards and market situation for plastics recycling. The principal results show that mechanical recycling is the most well-developed recycling approach in terms of industrial feasibility. This approach enables development of plastic recyclates of various quality levels. At the same time, transfer of many research findings into practice is hindered due to the global plastic material flow, strongly differing regional waste management systems and lack of international recycling standards. This review shows that the development of a Circular Economy Model for plastics products requires close cooperation of scientists with standardization committees and industry.
Keywords
- Circular economy, Plastic waste, Polymer composites, Recycling
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Materials Science(all)
- Ceramics and Composites
- Engineering(all)
- Mechanical Engineering
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: Composites Part C: Open Access, Vol. 6, 100168, 10.2021.
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KW - Circular economy
KW - Plastic waste
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