Fabiula Danielli Bastos de Sousa

A single-screw extruder was used to produce polymeric blends comprising recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and thermoplastic starch (TPS). Carboxylic acids with varying lengths of carbon chains were used as compatibilizing agents in the blends. While the mechanical properties did not show significant differences among the blends containing com patibilizing agents, all exhibited superior ...

This study examines the impact of adding Cloisite 20A and Halloysite clay on the mechanical properties of dynamically revulcanized blends composed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and ground tire rubber (GTR), which have been previously devulcanized via microwaves. Blends were prepared, containing different concentrations of the phases. Halloysite clay seems to have acted as a compatibilizer...

Recent literature on the role of plastics in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was analyzed. Despite contributing to the accomplishment of at least 15 SDGs, plastic pollution, especially marine pollution, outweighs the positive contribu tions of plastic to accomplishing the 2030 Agenda. The study, however, emphasized the vital importance of the circular economy, ...