| Title |
Systems Analysis for PET and Olefin Polymers in a Circular Economy |
| ID_Doc |
4568 |
| Authors |
Shonnard, D; Tipaldo, E; Thompson, V; Pearce, J; Caneba, G; Handler, R |
| Title |
Systems Analysis for PET and Olefin Polymers in a Circular Economy |
| Year |
2019 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.procir.2019.01.072 |
| Abstract |
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET #1) and polyolefin plastics such polyethylene (HDPE #2, LDPE #4) and polypropylene (PP #5) are major products from the chemical industry, and they comprise a significant fraction of municipal solid waste that ends up in landfills or as litter and marine debris. The reuse of these polymeric materials can be optimized through systems analysis with a view on materials flow analysis, techno-economics, environmental life cycle assessment, and consequential societal impacts. This contribution will present the overall research approach for this exploratory project within the DOE- and industry-funded REMADE Institute and end with a proposed systems analysis framework. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. |
| Author Keywords |
systems analysis; plastics circular economy; sustainability |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S) |
| EID |
WOS:000565102100102 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Manufacturing; Engineering, Mechanical |
| Research Area |
Engineering |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.01.072
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