Mechanical recycling of multiphase contaminated plastic waste via physical compatibilization: a study on rheological, morphological and mechanical properties

Summary

This study examines mechanical recycling strategies for plastic waste streams that contain multiple polymer types and contaminants, which are notoriously difficult to process. Researchers assessed how contamination and material complexity affect the quality and usability of the recycled output. The work addresses a key bottleneck in scaling up real-world plastic recycling infrastructure.