Mechanochemical ball milling as an emerging tool in chemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers

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• Mechanochemical ball milling improves recycling and upcycling of waste polymers, addressing plastic pollution.
• Increased global plastics production without corresponding recycling has worsened waste issues, highlighting urgency.
• Assessing mechanochemical techniques for polymer waste demonstrates significant potential for enhancing recycling efforts.
• This method may enable more efficient processing of waste polymers, supporting sustainable plastic management.