Mechanochemical ball milling as an emerging tool in chemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers
Anamarija Briš, Davor Margetić, Vjekoslav Štrukil
Abstract
A comprehensive review of mechanochemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers by ball milling is critically assessed, highlighting its efficiency and potential for the depolymerization or degradation of waste plastics.
Topics & Concepts
DepolymerizationPolymerMechanochemistryMaterials scienceBall millDegradation (telecommunications)Waste managementWaste recyclingPolymer degradationChemical engineeringBall (mathematics)MetallurgyBiodegradable polymerNanotechnologyLigninRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesPigment Synthesis and PropertiesCultural Heritage Materials Analysis