Journal of Pollution Effects & Control
Open Access

Recycle and reuse of plastic pollutants as an effective reinforcer in ionomer matrix for polymer packaging

Joint Event on 9^th International Conference on Global Warming, Climate Change and Pollution Control & Recycling : Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

December 5-6, 2018 | Vancouver, Canada

Divya Rajasekaran and Pradip K Maji

Indian Institute of Technology, India

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Pollut Eff Cont

Abstract :

This paper deals with dual plastic waste recycling and its reuse as a reinforcer. The major plastic pollutants that are considered to be in maximum use i.e. PET bottle and PE bags have been taken for consideration for recycling. Effect of dose of poly (ethyleneco- methacrylic acid) copolymer as a compatibilizer to process these two plastic wastes is analyzed and has been observed to be an efficient system with 500% of tensile property improvement. Based on these observations, the usage of recyclates from dual plastic waste is explored as a reinforcer in polymer cosmetic packaging. Compatibility of plastic wastes and its effective reuse as a reinforcer in ionomer matrix of packaging has been examined through mechanical testing, thermal. Morphological analysis by FESEM and AFM has also confirmed the compatibility of the blend. Experimental data showed better performance than available recycling process and commercial reuse.

Biography :

E-mail: div.feyo@gmail.com