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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Sustainable Engineering

Background:

  • Growing demand for sustainable materials drives interest in polyolefin recycling, especially polypropylene (PP).
  • Post-consumer recycled polypropylene (PPr) properties are often degraded, limiting its applications.
  • Understanding the impact of PPr content on blend performance is key for effective recycling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of varying post-consumer recycled polypropylene (PPr) content on the processability, thermal stability, oxidative resistance, and mechanical properties of melt-blended formulations with virgin polypropylene (PPv).
  • To identify optimal PPr levels for applications balancing performance and recyclability.

Main Methods:

  • Melt-blended extrusion of PPr/PPv formulations at different ratios (0-100% PPr).
  • Characterization using Melt Flow Index (MFI), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Oxidation Induction Time (OIT), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and tensile testing.
  • Comparative analysis of extruded versus non-extruded recycled PP.

Main Results:

  • Increased PPr content enhanced polymer fluidity and thermal stability under inert conditions but decreased oxidative resistance and ductility.
  • The 25% PPr blend retained 96% of the elastic modulus and 101% of the yield strength compared to virgin PP (PPv).
  • Extrusion homogenization improved the oxidative stability of recycled PP by 22%.

Conclusions:

  • Low-to-moderate addition of PPr (e.g., 25%) to PPv provides a viable route for applications requiring tunable performance and supports circular economy objectives.
  • Melt blending and extrusion are effective in improving the properties and processability of recycled polypropylene.
  • The study demonstrates the potential for utilizing recycled polypropylene in formulations without significant performance compromise at optimized levels.