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Guo W, Li K, Fang Z, Feng T, Shi T. A sustainable recycling process for end-of-life vehicle plastics: A case study on waste bumpers. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 154:187-198. [PMID: 36252448 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
End-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling has considerable potential value and a wide range of applications. Plastics form an increasing percentage of the total weight of automobiles as their lightweight. Recycling plastics from automobiles is important for achieving the overall recycling goal from a sustainability standpoint. In this study, the whole recycling process of automotive plastic parts was explored, using waste bumpers as an example, in which paint removal and recycled polypropylene (RPP) modification were the important links. First, LS-Dyna was used to run simulations to determine the best paint removal process parameters for surface coating treatment, and experiments were then conducted to confirm the paint removal effect. Second, component, morphological, and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) analyses were conducted. As per the results, the degradation was primarily caused by surface oxidation of the ELV bumper, and the molecular weight of RPP was lower than that of new PP. Finally, the thermal and mechanical properties of RPP, modified RPP, and the new bumper were compared. The addition of nano-montmorillonite(nano-MMT), virgin PP, and a compatibilizer could improve the thermal and mechanical properties of RPP while satisfying the application requirements of the new bumper. This process provides a valuable idea for the sustainable recycling of used ELV plastics.
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- Wei Guo
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Automotive Components, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Automotive Components Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Research Center for New Energy & Intelligent Connected Vehicle, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Institute of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology (Wuhan University of Technology), Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Automotive Components, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Automotive Components Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Research Center for New Energy & Intelligent Connected Vehicle, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Automotive Components, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Automotive Components Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Research Center for New Energy & Intelligent Connected Vehicle, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Institute of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology (Wuhan University of Technology), Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Automotive Components, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Automotive Components Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Research Center for New Energy & Intelligent Connected Vehicle, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Automotive Components, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Automotive Components Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Research Center for New Energy & Intelligent Connected Vehicle, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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Jmal H, Bahlouli N, Wagner-Kocher C, Leray D, Ruch F, Munsch JN, Nardin M. Influence of the grade on the variability of the mechanical properties of polypropylene waste. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2018; 75:160-173. [PMID: 29463419 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The prior properties of recycled polypropylene depend on the origin of waste deposits and its chemical constituents. To obtain specific properties with a predefine melt flow index of polypropylene, the suppliers of polymer introduce additives and fillers. However, the addition of additives and/or fillers can modify strongly the mechanical behaviour of recycled polypropylene. To understand the impact of the additives and fillers on the quasi-static mechanical behaviour, we consider, in this study, three different recycled polypropylenes with three different melt flow index obtained from different waste deposits. The chemical constituents of the additives and filler contents of the recycled polypropylenes are determined through thermo-physico-chemical analysis. Tensile and bending tests performed at different strain rates allow identifying the mechanical properties such as the elastic modulus, the yield stress, the maximum stress, and the failure mechanisms. The results obtained are compared with non-recycled polypropylene and with few researches to explain the combined effect of additives. Finally, a post-mortem analysis of the samples was carried out to make the link between the obtained mechanical properties and microstructure.
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- Hamdi Jmal
- ICube, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, 2-4 rue Boussingault, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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- ICube, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, 2-4 rue Boussingault, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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- LPMT - ENSISA, Université de Haute Alsace, Mulhouse, 11 rue Alfred Werner, 68093 Mulhouse, France; LMGC, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France.
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- Cetim-Cermat, 21 Rue de Chemnitz, 68200 Mulhouse, France.
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- Cetim-Cermat, 21 Rue de Chemnitz, 68200 Mulhouse, France.
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- Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse (IS2M), UMR 7361, 15 Jean Starcky, 68057 Mulhouse, France.
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- Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse (IS2M), UMR 7361, 15 Jean Starcky, 68057 Mulhouse, France.
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Wang K, Bahlouli N, Addiego F, Ahzi S, Rémond Y, Ruch D, Muller R. Effect of talc content on the degradation of re-extruded polypropylene/talc composites. Polym Degrad Stab 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Wang K, Addiego F, Bahlouli N, Ahzi S, Rémond Y, Toniazzo V, Muller R. Analysis of thermomechanical reprocessing effects on polypropylene/ethylene octene copolymer blends. Polym Degrad Stab 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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