Recent Advances in Solid-State Modification for Thermoplastic Polymers: A Comprehensive Review

This review introduces groundbreaking insights in polymer science, specifically spotlighting a novel review of the solid-state modification (SSM) approach of thermoplastic polymers, a method not extensively explored. Unlike traditional melt polymer modification, SSM stands out by incorporating monom...

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Main Authors: Jonas José Perez Bravo, Carolane Gerbehaye, Jean-Marie Raquez, Rosica Mincheva
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/3/667
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description This review introduces groundbreaking insights in polymer science, specifically spotlighting a novel review of the solid-state modification (SSM) approach of thermoplastic polymers, a method not extensively explored. Unlike traditional melt polymer modification, SSM stands out by incorporating monomers or oligomers into the amorphous phase of polymers through innovative exchange reactions. The background of the study places thermoplastics within the context of their increased use over the past century, highlighting their versatility in various applications and the associated environmental and health concerns due to certain additives. The results section outlines the unique aspects of SSM and its increasing recognition for its potential to enhance material performance in areas such as catalysts and composites. It also discusses the application of SSM in modifying different thermoplastic polymers, highlighting various studies demonstrating the method’s effectiveness in altering polymer properties. Finally, this work emphasizes SSM’s importance in environmental sustainability and its potential in the recycling and upcycling of plastic materials. It acknowledges the challenges and future perspectives in the field, particularly regarding the scalability of SSM techniques for industrial applications and their role in advancing a circular economy in the polymer industry.
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spelling doaj.art-04099ae3c4c244f28265f10c0d2cfc442024-02-09T15:19:02ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492024-01-0129366710.3390/molecules29030667Recent Advances in Solid-State Modification for Thermoplastic Polymers: A Comprehensive ReviewJonas José Perez Bravo0Carolane Gerbehaye1Jean-Marie Raquez2Rosica Mincheva3Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, CIRMAP, University of Mons, 23, Place du Parc, 7000 Mons, BelgiumLaboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, CIRMAP, University of Mons, 23, Place du Parc, 7000 Mons, BelgiumLaboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, CIRMAP, University of Mons, 23, Place du Parc, 7000 Mons, BelgiumLaboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, CIRMAP, University of Mons, 23, Place du Parc, 7000 Mons, BelgiumThis review introduces groundbreaking insights in polymer science, specifically spotlighting a novel review of the solid-state modification (SSM) approach of thermoplastic polymers, a method not extensively explored. Unlike traditional melt polymer modification, SSM stands out by incorporating monomers or oligomers into the amorphous phase of polymers through innovative exchange reactions. The background of the study places thermoplastics within the context of their increased use over the past century, highlighting their versatility in various applications and the associated environmental and health concerns due to certain additives. The results section outlines the unique aspects of SSM and its increasing recognition for its potential to enhance material performance in areas such as catalysts and composites. It also discusses the application of SSM in modifying different thermoplastic polymers, highlighting various studies demonstrating the method’s effectiveness in altering polymer properties. Finally, this work emphasizes SSM’s importance in environmental sustainability and its potential in the recycling and upcycling of plastic materials. It acknowledges the challenges and future perspectives in the field, particularly regarding the scalability of SSM techniques for industrial applications and their role in advancing a circular economy in the polymer industry.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/3/667solid state modificationthermoplastic polymersrecyclingupcycling
spellingShingle Jonas José Perez Bravo
Carolane Gerbehaye
Jean-Marie Raquez
Rosica Mincheva
Recent Advances in Solid-State Modification for Thermoplastic Polymers: A Comprehensive Review
Molecules
solid state modification
thermoplastic polymers
recycling
upcycling
title Recent Advances in Solid-State Modification for Thermoplastic Polymers: A Comprehensive Review
title_full Recent Advances in Solid-State Modification for Thermoplastic Polymers: A Comprehensive Review
title_fullStr Recent Advances in Solid-State Modification for Thermoplastic Polymers: A Comprehensive Review
title_full_unstemmed Recent Advances in Solid-State Modification for Thermoplastic Polymers: A Comprehensive Review
title_short Recent Advances in Solid-State Modification for Thermoplastic Polymers: A Comprehensive Review
title_sort recent advances in solid state modification for thermoplastic polymers a comprehensive review
topic solid state modification
thermoplastic polymers
recycling
upcycling
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/3/667
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