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  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Science

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  • Polystyrene-based materials present significant waste management challenges.
  • Circular economy models offer promising solutions for polystyrene waste through mechanical or thermochemical recycling.
  • Upcycling technologies are crucial for transforming polystyrene waste into valuable products.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent (last five years) upcycling technologies for polystyrene waste.
  • To provide an overview of polystyrene, its life cycle, and properties relevant to recycling.
  • To assess the techno-economic feasibility and potential of various polystyrene upcycling approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of polystyrene upcycling technologies.
  • Analysis of polystyrene chemistry, types, applications, and life cycle stages.
  • Evaluation of mechanical properties and structural changes in recycled polystyrene mixtures.
  • Technological and techno-economic assessment of elucidated approaches.

Main Results:

  • Polystyrene waste can be effectively managed through circular economy principles.
  • Upcycling technologies, particularly hybrid approaches, demonstrate high potential for value creation.
  • Recycled polystyrene, especially in polymer mixtures, exhibits market demand due to favorable properties.
  • The study provides insights into the influence of recycling on material structure and performance.

Conclusions:

  • Hybrid upcycling technologies offer the most effective solutions for polystyrene waste.
  • Polystyrene upcycling methodologies can be integrated with frontier technologies like 3D printing and green hydrogen production.
  • Further research and development are needed to optimize these integrated approaches for diverse applications.