Effects of mineral fillers on polystyrene melt processing

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Abstract

The recycling of thermoplastics containing mineral fillers represents great technological challenges in the waste management in the plastics industry. Several mineral-filled polystyrene samples were prepared and their morphological and melt processing properties were studied with respect to the processing conditions and mineral loadings. The results should provide insights that are needed to solve complex issues encountered in the industry dealing with the recycling of this important class of materials. © 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-189
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Materials Processing Technology
Volume152
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 20 2004

Keywords

  • Melt viscosity
  • Mineral fillers
  • Polymer processing

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