Solvent-mediated contaminant removal from plastic waste using thermodynamic modeling

Green Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Panzheng Zhou, Ugochukwu M. Ikegwu, Elizaveta Radkevich, Euncheol Ra, Hadeia Liburd, George W. Huber, Ví­ctor M. Zavala, Reid C. Van Lehn
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc06059a
Cited by: 3
References: 79

Abstract

Plastic waste contains contaminants that will build up in recycled plastic causing environmental and processing issues. We present molecular modeling approaches to identify solvents that promote contaminant removal and enable plastics recycling.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Polymer Science and PVC Recycling and Waste Management Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
21
Pages
9061–9077
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN