Brittle plastics can be softened again through specific treatments.
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Studies demonstrate that certain plastics and polymer composites can be softened, recycled, or rejuvenated through specific treatments such as aqueous processing and thermal conditioning.
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Sustainable DNA-polysaccharide hydrogels as recyclable bioplastics.
2025 · cited by 5
Paper 6 discusses water-processable bioplastics exhibiting self-healing properties and aqueous recovery.
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Effect of High–Low Temperature Treatment on Mechanical Properties and Crack Propagation Behavior of Carbon Fiber‐Reinforced Composites
2025 · cited by 3
Paper 10 demonstrates that high-temperature treatment can promote crack healing and rejuvenate mechanical properties in polymer composites.