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I would like to know if there is any progress to be made in just "stabilizing" plastics in large quantities. Is it a worthwhile research goal to find a cheap m
by HillaryBriss 8y ago
I would like to know if there is any progress to be made in just "stabilizing" plastics in large quantities.
Is it a worthwhile research goal to find a cheap method of transforming post-consumer plastics into an inert, large-scale form (the size of a tractor trailer) that is long-term stable and doesn't offgas?
Is reusability really necessary?
- behindmyscreen 8y agoIt’s probably better to figure out how to convert it to concrete stabilization materials.
- HillaryBriss 8y agointeresting. e.g. a replacement for iron rebar?
- Steltek 8y agoProbably more like aggregate, not rebar. I believe fiberglass is already added when the situation calls for it. Plastic strands could act in a similar fashion and would be practically free.
- amanaplanacanal 8y agoI wonder about this too. It would be a form of carbon capture, even though it is probably a tiny percentage.
- lostapathy 8y agoNot exactly what you're asking for, but similar goals: https://preciousplastic.com/ https://preciousplastic.com/
- HillaryBriss 8y agoreally interesting. i had no idea such a movement existed. they make it look simple and easy.
- HillaryBriss 8y agothis guy is already producing a 9KG "upcycled plastic brick" which apparently can be used in construction https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/en/listings/687199-upcycled-plastic-bricks https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/en/listings/687199-upcycle...