Emerging Technologies in Plastics Recycling

Presents emerging technology and current research in plastics recycling. Summarizes the scope of the problem of plastics recycling and highlights current areas of activity. Includes discussion on stabilizers, additives, and characterization of recycled plastics; polymer recovery; and applications of recycled polymer blends. Features an overview chapter by Wayne Pearson, Executive Director of the Plastics Recycling Foundation, Inc.