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PET Mechanical & Chemical Recycling: Solutions and Value Addition

PET Mechanical & Chemical Recycling: Solutions and Value Addition
Language: English
Length: 75 min
Recorded on: 05 Dec 24

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Course Description

Sustainability and the handling of plastic waste is a critical topic globally. Understand how you can improve the quality of recycled PET consistently and reliably to meet the increased demand in volume.

In this course Kenneth Russell will present mechanical recycling advances including the use of reactive extrusion to enhance polymer properties. He will also discuss concepts and developments for chemical recycling of PET.

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Kenneth W. Russell has more than 25 years of experience working with polymer processing and resin companies delivering results in new product development, process improvement, scale-up and customer technical support. Kenneth’s expertise includes polyolefin polymerization, polymer compounding, reactive extrusion, and film extrusion.

Kenneth has transferred product developments and processes into Europe, India and China from the US while maintaining product equivalency between locations. He has a strong belief in continuous process improvement and statistical process control. Kenneth is certified as a CPlasT from the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ, a MS in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University, AL. and a Master of Engineering Management from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. Kenneth has been consulting for over 5 years as an expert in leading process improvement, product development, new process development, operator process training and as a resin subject matter expert.

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Why should you view this course?

Governments around the globe are increasingly sensitive about plastics pollution. Many countries are seeking bans on single-use plastics and are mandating greater use of recycled content. In this scenario, improving the capability, quality of recycled PET has become inevitable to the plastics industry.

However, consistent issues like quality (changes in IV, off color, inconsistent feed, and difficulties with moisture control…) act as barriers in moving forward. Join this course & you will be able to:

  1. Understand how to go beyond traditional low value PET recycling by understanding concepts of compounding & reactive extrusion technology to enhance polymer properties.

  2. Solve processing & quality issues like thermal degradation, changes in IV, off color, difficulties with moisture control, inconsistent feed with ease.

  3. Learn about key technologies for chemical recycling of PET, its commercialization & future direction in the industry!

Who should join this course?

  • R&D Chemists, Compounders, Engineers and Technicians who work in the field of plastics recycling and want to increase the value of their recycled plastics through reactive extrusion processing and compounding & chemical recycling.

    Complete the course and (unlock your personalized certificate) – your badge of accomplishment awaits!

  • This course is suitable for beginner level proficiency
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Course Outline

Current state of plastic recycling

Sources for recycled plastic

Processing issues in recycled PET & how to overcome those

  • Mechanical issues
    - Feeding issues
  • Thermal issues
    - Effects of moisture
    - Effect of particle size - fines
    - Methods to adjust IV
  • Introduction to chemical recycling of PET
    -     Basic chemistry of PET
    - Companies developing and commercializing technology
    - Basic chemistry of PET

Some ideas for increasing value in recycled PET

  • Limiting thermal degradation
  • Building IV
  • Compatibilizing mixtures of different polymers
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