Mechanochemical ball milling as an emerging tool in chemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers | Synapse
October 2, 2025Open Access
Mechanochemical ball milling as an emerging tool in chemical recycling and upcycling of waste polymers
Key Points
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.
Abstract
Exponential growth of the global plastics production in the past 70 years has unfortunately not been followed by at least comparable recycling rates, ultimately leading to a plastic pollution crisis...