Application of switchable hydrophilicity solvents for recycling multilayer packaging materials

作者:Samori Chiara; Cespi Daniele; Blair Paola; Galletti Paola; Malferrari Danilo; Passarini Fabrizio; Vassura Ivano; Tagliavini Emilio
来源:Green Chemistry, 2017, 19(7): 1714-1720.
DOI:10.1039/c6gc03535c

摘要

A new procedure based on switchable hydrophilicity solvents (SHS) was proposed for polyethylene and aluminium recovery from food aseptic packaging. Treatment with N, N-dimethylcyclohexylamine (DMCHA) allowed very high material recovery (>99% for aluminium and >80% for polyethylene), without compromising the quality in terms of oxidation or polymer degradation. Moreover, the results from a simplified and preliminary life cycle analysis confirm the potential environmental benefits of a SHS approach compared with other treatment and disposal scenarios.

  • 出版日期2017-4-7