Mechanical recycling contamination risks the circular plastics economy, but quality control analytics can help

MechNews newsroom brief · 53d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

A study from the University of Manchester into the effects of polymer cross-contamination on the outcome of mechanically recycling plastics has found that the presence of contaminants radically alters degradation mechanisms.

A study from the University of Manchester into the effects of polymer cross-contamination on the outcome of mechanically recycling plastics has found that the presence of contaminants radically alters degradation mechanisms. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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