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Mechanochemical ball milling as an emerging tool in chemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers

Anamarija Briš, Davor Margetić, Vjekoslav Štrukil

2025Green Chemistry15 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

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