Comparing Polymer Recycling Technologies for a Circular Plastic Economy

Uekert, Taylor (ORCID:0000000176459166)

DOE OSTI · 1994504

Comparing Polymer Recycling Technologies for a Circular Plastic Economy

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This presentation summarizes the research article "Technical, Economic, and Environmental Comparison of Closed-Loop Recycling Technologies for Common Plastics" by Uekert et al. (ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2023) for a carpet industry audience. It covers the technical performance, environmental impacts, and costs of existing and emerging plastic recycling technologies, with a focus on those that are applicable to carpet materials such as polypropylene and polyester.

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Uekert, Taylor (ORCID:0000000176459166). 2023-08-04. Comparing Polymer Recycling Technologies for a Circular Plastic Economy. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1994504

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