Reinforcement of recycled PP polymers by nanoparticles incorporation. Issue 3 (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zdiri, K.; Elamri, A.; Hamdaoui, M.; Harzallah, O.; Khenoussi, N.; Brendlé, J.
• Is Part Of: Green chemistry letters and reviews. Volume 11:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 296
• Page End: 311
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: PP -- recycling -- nanoparticles -- rheological -- thermal; Green chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1080/17518253.2018.1491645
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-8253

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Recycling process seems to be the most efficient way to reduce ecological impacts of used polymers. Nevertheless, the properties of the recycled PP polymer are proved to be insufficient during its reuse, particularly with regard to its thermo-mechanical and rheological behaviors. The incorporation of nanoparticles as fillers into polymer matrix seems to be one of the most successful solutions to upgrade recycled PP polymer. This paper presents an overview on the application of different nanofillers such as clay, calcium carbonate (CaCO3 ), Silica (SiO2 ), Zinc Oxide (ZnO), carbon black (CB), carbon nanotubes (CNT), antioxidizers and others into recycled PP matrix. Literature works on the effects of nanofillers on obtained nanocomposites are extensively studied. The first section deals with PP recycling and its impact on thermal, mechanical and rheological properties of the polymer. Then, the second part summarizes recent studies on the effects of nanoparticles incorporation on thermo-mechanical and rheological properties of recycled PP. Finally, recyclability of PP-based nanocomposites is discussed. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: