November 30, 2025PolymersOpen Access

Simulation of the Melt Conveying Zone of a Single-Screw Extruder for Mixed Polymer Materials Using an Isothermal Analytical Flat Plate Model

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Simulation demonstrated the efficiency of using mixed polymer materials in achieving desired processing outcomes.
Results indicated pressure distribution similarity between simulated values and experimental measurements.
Analytical model approach utilized mixing rules to optimize rheological input data for the extrusion process.
Findings imply that incorporating polymer impurities may enhance mechanical recycling processes for sustainability.

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Analysis shows mixed polymer materials improve process efficiency in recycling polypropylene, suggesting new methods.

Wagner et al. (2025) studied this question.

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