Expanding plastics recycling technologies: chemical aspects, technology status and challenges

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Authors

Houqian Li · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Horacio A. Aguirre‐Villegas · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Robert D. Allen · National Laboratory of the Rockies

Xianglan Bai · Iowa State University

Craig H. Benson · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Gregg T. Beckham · National Laboratory of the Rockies

Sabrina L. Bradshaw

Abstract

This paper reviewed the entire life cycle of plastics and options for the management of plastic waste to address barriers to industrial chemical recycling and further provide perceptions on possible opportunities with such materials.

Topics & Keywords

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Recycling and Waste Management Techniques biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible consumption and production

Publication Details

Published in: Green Chemistry

Volume 24, Issue 23, pp. 8899-9002

DOI: 10.1039/d2gc02588d

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