Presentation Profile
Optimizing Cryomilling Parameters for Efficient Waste Plastic Recovery
Currently Scheduled: 10/16/2024 - 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
Room: Iris
Main Author
Amey Gonzalez - Lummus Technology
Abstract:
Cryomilling is a grinding technique that utilizes cryogenic temperatures to alter the mechanical properties of materials and efficiently produces fine powders. A few advantages of cryomilling are the potential to preserve the integrity of a plastic sample while reducing it to a smaller particle size, as well as facilitating grinding for plastics that are too tough or ductile to grind at ambient temperature. The focus of this study is to develop a practical method for grinding a variety of plastics by selecting an appropriate cryomill, cryogenic liquid, and optimizing parameters such as sample amount, particle size, and grinding cycles.
