Authentication of recycled plastic content in water bottles using volatile fingerprint and chemometrics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134156
Abstract: The environment is threatened by the continuously increasing volume of plastic residue. Plastic recycling is an interesting alternative to mitigate this problem. However, recycled plastic products may have pollutants from their recycling process, collecting system… read more here.
Keywords: plastic content; methodology; recycled pet; pet samples ... See more keywords
Seismic behavior of recycled plastic lumber walls: An experimental and analytical research
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.10.006
Abstract: Abstract Recycled Plastic Lumber (RPL) is a wood-like material made from recycled plastics that aims to diminish the environmental pollution resulting from plastic wastes. This material is used in different kinds of nonstructural and structural… read more here.
Keywords: plastic lumber; recycled plastic; seismic behavior; rpl walls ... See more keywords
Green composites using recycled plastic bags and pineapple fibers waste
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983221083734
Abstract: This study proposes that green composites using recycled plastic bags (PEr) extruded with pineapple fiber waste (PR) from a juice industry to increase pineapple’s economic value stimulate practices that prioritize recycling and development of new… read more here.
Keywords: using recycled; plastic bags; recycled plastic; composites using ... See more keywords
Recycling and Reutilizing Polymer Waste via Electrospun Micro/Nanofibers: A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/nano12101663
Abstract: The accumulation of plastic waste resulting from the increasing demand for non-degradable plastics has led to a global environmental crisis. The severe environmental and economic drawbacks of inefficient, expensive, and impractical traditional waste disposal methods,… read more here.
Keywords: plastic waste; electrospun micro; waste; recycled plastic ... See more keywords
Impact Resistance and Sodium Sulphate Attack Testing of Concrete Incorporating Mixed Types of Recycled Plastic Waste
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DOI: 10.3390/su13179521
Abstract: Impact resistance, water transport properties and sodium sulphate attack are important criteria to determine the performance of concrete incorporating mixed types of recycled plastic waste. Nine mixes were designed with different combinations of the three… read more here.
Keywords: sodium sulphate; sulphate attack; recycled plastic; resistance ... See more keywords