Chain Extenders for Recycled Polyolefins

Chain extenders improving molecular structure of recycled polyolefin materials

5 Key Roles of Chain Extenders in Recycled Polyolefins Chain Extenders are reactive additives used in selected polymer systems to modify molecular structure, melt behavior, and processing performance. In recycled polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), their effectiveness depends on the chemistry of the additive and the condition of the recycled resin. Because polyolefins behave differently […]