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Recycling of bioplastics, their blends and biocomposites: A review
Azadeh Soroudi,Ignacy Jakubowicz +1 more
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In this paper, the authors present scientific findings concerning the recycling of bioplastics, their blends and thermoplastic biocomposites, with special focus on mechanical recycling of bio-based materials.About:
This article is published in European Polymer Journal.The article was published on 2013-10-01. It has received 324 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Plastic recycling & Bioplastic.read more
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Assembly of miscible supramolecular network blends using DDA·AAD hydrogen-bonding interactions of pendent side-chains
Heather M. Coubrough,Matthew Reynolds,James A. Goodchild,Simon D. Connell,Johan Mattsson,Andrew J. Wilson +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the formation of polymer blends can result in materials with superior properties through combination of homo- or co-polymers with divergent functionalities, however, the contrasting physical properties of different polymers often result in phase separation.
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Plastics in life cycle perspective: Insights from the ELCA literature
Malte Johannes Endler,André Wolf +1 more
TL;DR: The main purpose of as discussed by the authors is to provide an introduction to the methodological approach and current insights of the ELCA literature related to plastic from the point of view of a non-technician.
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Regeneration and Recovery of Plastics
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors proposed a method for regeneration and recovery of plastic waste from the waste disposal process, which is a serious waste-handling problem, with only 10% to 12% of the plastic waste generated worldwide being regenerated/recycled.
Dissertation
Computational Modelling of Progressive Damage in Viscoelastic-Viscoplastic Composite Materials
Abstract: Current governmental requirements for greater fuel efficiency are pushing automotive manufacturers to find innovative ways of reducing car weight, while still maintaining mechanical performance to ensure passenger safety. Composite materials would allow for significant weight reduction, while still maintaining a safe environment for the passengers. However, composite materials are known to exhibit significant time-dependent behaviour, as well as progressive damage which affect structural performance. Bio-composites in particular are known to undergo complex damage evolution during their lifetime. In this thesis, a multi-scale computational approach has been adopted to take these effects into account. A new modelling approach based on Synergistic Damage Mechanics to understand damage evolution in composite materials undergoing time-dependent deformation is developed. The model is applied to matrix micro-cracking in laminates. Computational micro-damage mechanics is combined with a continuum level description of stiffness degradation to predict the evolution of micro-cracking while requiring minimal experimental calibration. The time-dependent behaviour is modelled using Schapery’s theory of viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity, and the evolution of matrix micro-cracking during creep is predicted. The predictions of the model for different stacking sequences, ply thicknesses and working temperatures show that viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity have a significant effect on the long-term response of laminates undergoing matrix micro-cracking.
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Investigating the effects of processing parameters on poly(lactic acid) properties – a central composite design approach
Mohammad Reza Ketabchi,Mohammad Khalid,Chantara Thevy Ratnam,Feven Mattews Michael,Rashmi Walvekar +4 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors tried to optimise poly(lactic acid) processing parameters using central composite design approach which is well known statistical tool in design of experiments, they used three factors and five factors.
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