Recycled Polymers and Their Composites

Processing, Properties and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-36579-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 620 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Recycled Polymers and Their Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive exploration of the entire lifecycle of these materials, that are utilized in a broad range of different applications. Beginning with a brief introduction to fundamental principles, the book then goes on to address both environmental and sustainability aspects. The material design section (Part 2) covers essential aspects such as fiber selection, polymer matrices, and cutting-edge recycling methods. Subsequent chapters cover recycling techniques, physical, chemical and mechanical characterization methods, properties, simulation techniques and practical insights into various applications. Part three covers economic, social, regulatory and environmental aspects. The book’s multidisciplinary and practical approach will equip the reader (academic and industrial researcher) with a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities for using these materials in a broad range of applications. It will help the researcher to make informed decisions contributing to and supporting sustainable engineering practices.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Abdellaoui, Hind

Rangappa, Sanjay Mavinkere

Siengchin, Suchart

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I: Fundamentals of polymer recycling, polymers and polymer composites
1. Overview and fundamentals on recycling of polymeric composites
2. Recycled polymeric matrix-based composites from several wastes and natural fibers
3. Recycled plastic and its composites
4. Textile fibers and recycled polymers: development of new materials

Section II: Processing, properties and applications of recycled polymers and their composites
5. Processing technologies for polymer recycling: current technologies and innovative processes
6. Recycled rubber waste plastic and its composites: current technologies and applications
7. Recycled wood plastic: processing, properties and applications
8. Recycled Polyolefin composites: processing, properties and applications
9. Recycled cellulose-based polymeric composites: processing and properties
10. Recycled biobased polymers and its composites: compatibility and performance issues
11. Recycled biopolymer-based composites: current trends and future perspectives
12. Recycled polypropylene waste and green fillers: Processing, properties, and applications
13. Comparison of properties between polymers and recycled polymers
14. Effect of micro and nano recycled polymer waste to improve the composite properties
15. Recycled industrial plastics’ fine waste incorporated into composites
16. Recycling of common waste plastics: production of membranes for filtration applications
17. Recycled Terephthalate and their composites: Engineering design and applications
18. Recycled Polyethylene and composites: Current Trends, Technology, and Challenges

Section III: Economic, social and environmental impact of recycled polymers and their composites
19. Impact of recycled polymers-based composites on economy, social and environmental aspects 20. Regulatory compliance and Supply chain optimization: supplier selection of recycled fibrous polymers
21. Recycled polymer-based composites: limitations, future opportunities for improvement

Über Autor(innen)

Siengchin, Suchart
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB's International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.

Abdellaoui, Hind
Dr. Hind Abdellaoui is currently a Senior research scientist and R&D Consultant. Her research interests include Polymer composites, hybrid composites, and nanocomposites.

Rangappa, Sanjay Mavinkere
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elsevier's Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India.