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March 4, 2026RSC Applied Polymers1 citationsOpen Access

Model-Based Optimization of Properties of Post-Consumer Recycled PP/PE Blends via Compatibilization

SNSixtus Onyedikachi NzehUniversity of Massachusetts LowellDKDavid O. KazmerUniversity of Massachusetts LowellMSMargaret Sobkowicz-KlineUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell

Key Points

  • The aim is to enhance the processability and mechanical properties of post-consumer recycled polypropylene and polyethylene blends through optimization.
  • Applied compatibilization strategies to improve blend interaction.
  • Used regression-based optimization techniques to assess effects on properties.
  • Evaluated mechanical properties of the optimized blends.
  • Improved processability of post-consumer recycled PP/PE blends.
  • Enhanced mechanical properties observed in optimized blends.
  • Demonstrated viability of the compatibilization strategies used.

Abstract

The reuse of post-consumer recycled polypropylene (rPP) is limited by poor processability, immiscibility with polyethylene (PE), and reduced mechanical properties. This work applies compatibilization strategies and regression-based optimization to improve...

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Nzeh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd9dd48f933b5eeda295https://doi.org/10.1039/d5lp00321k
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