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Title Versatile Polypropylene Composite Containing Post-Printing Waste
ID_Doc 22174
Authors Moraczewski, K; Karasiewicz, T; Suwala, A; Bolewski, B; Szablinski, K; Zaborowska, M
Title Versatile Polypropylene Composite Containing Post-Printing Waste
Year 2022
Published Polymers, 14.0, 24
DOI 10.3390/polym14245335
Abstract The paper presents the results of the research on the possibility of using waste after the printing process as a filler for polymeric materials. Remains of the label backing were used, consisting mainly of cellulose with glue and polymer label residue. The properly prepared filler (washed, dried, pressed and cut) was added to the polypropylene in a volume ratio of 2:1; 1:1; 1:2; and 1:3 which corresponded to approximately 10, 5, 2.5 and 2 wt % filler. The selected processing properties (mass flow rate), mechanical properties (tensile strength, impact strength, dynamic mechanical analysis) and thermal properties (thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry) were determined. The use of even the largest amount of filler did not cause disqualifying changes in the determined properties. The characteristics of the obtained materials allow them to be used in various applications while reducing costs due to the high content of cheap filler.
Author Keywords circular economy; polypropylene; post-printing waste
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000902831700001
WoS Category Polymer Science
Research Area Polymer Science
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/24/5335/pdf?version=1670399441
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