Evaluation of three solvent-based recycling pathways for circular polypropylene
Benjamin Caudle, Thuy Thi Nguyen, Sho Kataoka
Abstract
Three solvent-based processes for recycling polypropylene are rigorously modeled and analyzed in terms of economic performance and CO 2 emissions. The environmental impacts are subsequently compared with alternative methods of polypropylene disposal.
Topics & Concepts
PolypropyleneSolventChemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceEnvironmental scienceOrganic chemistryEngineeringRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMicroplastics and Plastic Pollutionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties