Systematic Characterization and Property Enhancement of Recycled PE Flexible Film Packaging.

ABSTRACT: The production of plastic recyclates is becoming an increasingly feasible and common practice within the industry. Nevertheless, these materials are frequently downcycled for use in applications of reduced value. To bridge the gap between recyclate properties and end-use requirements in flexible packaging, this study investigates the systematic blending of three distinct post-consumer polyethylene (PE) flexible film packaging waste streams with virgin PE materials (low-density and linear low-density). A comprehensive characterization using melt mass-flow rate, oxidation onset temperature, transparency, tensile properties, and puncture properties was conducted on the modified recyclates. Additionally, three commercially available polyethylene-based recyclates and five commercial products co

SUBMITTER: Langwieser J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12473179 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature