Recycled Plastic Biocomposites

Recycled Plastic Biocomposites presents the latest information on recycled polymers, textiles, pulp and paper, wood plastic, rubber waste plastic, and the micro and nano effects of recycled plastic waste resources that have great potential as reinforcement materials in composites. The book reviews recycled plastic based biocomposites, including thermoplastic, thermoset, rubber and foams. In addition, it covers critical assessments on the economics of recycled plastic, including a cost-performance analysis that discusses its strengths and weaknesses as a reinforcement material. The potential applications of recycled plastic are also explored in detail, with respect to low cost, recyclable and biodegradable properties. Finally, the lifecycle of both single and hybrid recycled plastic based polymer composites and biocomposites are discussed. From the viewpoint of recycled plastic based polymer composites, the book covers not only the well-known role of recycled polymers and composites, but also new advances. Places an emphasis on micro, nano and pico-scale fillers that significantly improve properties Discusses the most suitable fabrication methods, properties and applications Features critical assessments on the economics of recycled plastic, including a cost-performance analysis that discusses its strengths and weaknesses as a reinforcement material