Closed-loop recycling of microparticle-based polymers
Takumi Watanabe, Haruka Minato, Yuma Sasaki, Seina Hiroshige, Hayato Suzuki, Nahomi Matsuki, Koki Sano, Takeshi Wakiya, Yuichiro Nishizawa, Takayuki Uchihashi, Takuma Kureha, Mitsuhiro Shibayama, Toshikazu Takata, Daisuke Suzuki
Abstract
We propose a recycling strategy for tough polymers based on microparticles. The "microparticle-based" concept allows materials recycling without loss of their properties (‘closed-loop’ recycling).
Topics & Concepts
MicroparticlePolymerClosed loopMaterials scienceLoop (graph theory)NanotechnologyChemical engineeringChemistryComposite materialControl engineeringEngineeringMathematicsCombinatoricsMicroplastics and Plastic Pollutionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesGraphene and Nanomaterials Applications