Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 1991 · 62 citations · 7 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencePolymer ChemistryPolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsHigh-performance PolymersPhysicochemical Properties Of MilkPolymer CharacterizationPolymer RecyclingRecycled MaterialsRecyclingMechanical Property ImprovementMechanical Property TestingMedia Physical PropertiesPhysical PropertiesPolyethyleneRecycled Plastic MaterialsRecycled Polymer BlendsRecycled Polymer Materials
Abstract The effect of virgin, high‐density polyethylene (HDPE)/recycled HDPE composition on the physical properties of the blends was investigated. The recycled HDPE was obtained from a postconsumer cycle of milk bottles. It was found that elongation at break was the mechanical property mostly affected by the content of recycled HDPE. Overall, however, the recycled HDPE from milk bottles was found to be a material with useful properties not largely different from those of virgin resin and thus could be used, at an appropriate concentration in virgin HDPE, for different applications.
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