Abstract
The traditional multi-material product design of plastic products significantly complicates both existing and emerging recycling processes. Here, we discuss the concept of mono-material product design, which is based on circular and biodegradable polymers made of a single monomer, delivering tailorable properties via molecular or macromolecular engineering without changing its chemical makeup or composition.
Original language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 582-586 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | One Earth |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2023 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/JA-2A00-86507
Keywords
- biodegradable polymers
- circular polymers
- mono-material product
- sustainable product design