Systems analysis for PET and olefin polymers in a circular economy

Authors

David R. Shonnard, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
Emily Tipaldo, American Chemistry Council (ACC)
Vicki Thompson, Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
Joshua M. Pearce, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
Gerard T. Caneba, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
Robert Handler, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-4-2019

Department

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Abstract

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET #1) and polyolefin plastics such polyethylene (HDPE #2, LDPE #4) and polypropylene (PP #5) are major products from the chemical industry, and they comprise a significant fraction of municipal solid waste that ends up in landfills or as litter and marine debris. The reuse of these polymeric materials can be optimized through systems analysis with a view on materials flow analysis, techno-economics, environmental life cycle assessment, and consequential societal impacts. This contribution will present the overall research approach for this exploratory project within the DOE- and industry-funded REMADE Institute and end with a proposed systems analysis framework.

Publisher's Statement

©2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. Publisher’s version of record: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.01.072

Publication Title

Procedia CIRP

Recommended Citation

Shonnard, D. R., Tipaldo, E., Thompson, V., Pearce, J. M., Caneba, G. T., & Handler, R. (2019). Systems analysis for PET and olefin polymers in a circular economy. Procedia CIRP, 80, 602-606. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.01.072
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