Diapers reloaded: 200 times faster recycling with light - Recycled plastic molecules can be used in many ways
Water and UV radiation dissolve crosslinked polymers of diaper inserts quickly, energy-efficiently and without chemicals
05-Oct-2023 -
More than 100,000 tons of disposable diapers are thrown away in Germany every year. This means that huge quantities of valuable raw materials end up in the trash, including the absorbent pads. Their core consists of special polymers called superabsorbents. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute ...
polymer chemistry
polymers
recycling
+2