<p>The growing environmental burden of multilayer plastic waste demands recycling strategies beyond conventional methods. This study applies Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate radiation-induced compatibilizer production using electron beam irradiation and its application in thatch panel manufacturing. The functional unit was 1&#xa0;kg of compatibilizer, producing 357 panels. Results show a global warming potential of 14.355&#xa0;kg CO<sub>2</sub> eq&#xa0;kg<sup>−1</sup>, largely from electricity-intensive irradiation, but reductions in fossil resource use and human toxicity were observed. Benchmarking highlights trade-offs and suggests renewable electricity integration could improve sustainability, making radiation-assisted compatibilization a promising but energy-sensitive pathway.</p>

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Radiation-induced enhancements in plastics recycling: a life cycle-based case study on compatibilizer polymers and their environmental impacts

  • Nugroho Adi Sasongko,
  • Nur Dewi Pusporini,
  • Muh. Farid,
  • Uwe Gohs,
  • Hanapi Ali,
  • Hismiaty Bahua,
  • Ade Lestari Yunus,
  • Tita Puspitasari,
  • Tri Handayani

摘要

The growing environmental burden of multilayer plastic waste demands recycling strategies beyond conventional methods. This study applies Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate radiation-induced compatibilizer production using electron beam irradiation and its application in thatch panel manufacturing. The functional unit was 1 kg of compatibilizer, producing 357 panels. Results show a global warming potential of 14.355 kg CO2 eq kg−1, largely from electricity-intensive irradiation, but reductions in fossil resource use and human toxicity were observed. Benchmarking highlights trade-offs and suggests renewable electricity integration could improve sustainability, making radiation-assisted compatibilization a promising but energy-sensitive pathway.