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Polymer Chemistry and Sustainable Plastics

Designing polymers with performance and circularity in mind.

mysimulator teamUpdated June 2026≈ 3 min read▶ Open the simulation

Polymerization and Properties

Step-growth, chain-growth, and ring-opening

Tg, crystallinity, and mechanical behavior

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Sustainability

Mechanical/chemical recycling, degradable polymers, and LCA metrics.

Example

Example: Chemical Recycling Route

Assess feedstock and process.

Evaluate yields and energy.

Compare LCA with virgin resin.

Frequently asked questions

Recycling compatibilizers?

Improve blends and properties.

Biobased vs biodegradable?

Different concepts; evaluate lifecycle.

Barriers?

Trade gas barriers with recyclability.

Additives?

Design for recycling and safety.

Design for disassembly?

Use compatible materials and joints.

Standards?

Certifications and testing methods.

Microplastics?

Mitigation strategies and policies.

Composting?

Industrial vs home conditions.

Costs?

Scale and policy effects.

Documentation?

Material passports and data.

Try it live

Everything above runs in your browser — open Reaction-Diffusion and change the parameters while it is running. Nothing is installed, nothing is uploaded, the whole model lives in one tab.

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