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Would it be worth recycling Polylactide (PLA). Technological, environmental and socio-economical points of view

Year: 2022

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Despite the legitimate interest they generate, biobased polymers, such as Polylactide (PLA) are still underdeveloped and are limited to so-called "niche" application areas without necessarily changing the traditional production and recycling channels for plastics.At a time when the circular economy is required, the lack of a recycling channel could severely hinder the development of PLA, one of the most developed bio-sourced polymers. Considering technological, environmental and socio-economical points of view, a key question seems to be : “would it be worth recycling PLA” ? Basing on first results aiming at “simulating” a mechanical recycling of PLA and its potential environmental benefits, we will discuss on identified barriers to PLA mechanical recycling, which seem to be mostly in the socio-economic field.

Source: HAL

Authors: Massardier, Valérie, Barbaut, Léa, Brette, Olivier, Lazaric, Nathalie, Sandei, Benjamin

Institutions: Ingenierie des Materiaux polymeres, Triangle : Action, Discours, Pensée politique et économique, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Groupe de Recherche en Droit, Économie, Gestion

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4407091908

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