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ArticlePolymers2026

Development and Performance Evaluation of Residue-Reinforced Recycled HDPE and Bio-Based PP Packaging via Blow Extrusion.

Bruna Basto, Bárbara Freitas, Fernando Leite, João Bessa, Gonçalo Oliveira, Ricardo Neto, Raul Fangueiro

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Article in Polymers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Bruna BastoFibrenamics-Institute for Innovation in Fibrous and Composite Materials, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal.
Bárbara FreitasFibrenamics-Institute for Innovation in Fibrous and Composite Materials, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal.
Fernando LeiteFibrenamics-Institute for Innovation in Fibrous and Composite Materials, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-5075-0633
João BessaFibrenamics-Institute for Innovation in Fibrous and Composite Materials, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-0950-4961
Gonçalo OliveiraB4Logic, Rua Principal N° 172, Edifício Prisma, 1°D, Ponte de Vagos, 3840-326 Vagos, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-1842-9019
Ricardo NetoMPlastic, Rua Principal N° 172, Edifício Prisma, Sala D, Ponte de Vagos, 3840-326 Vagos, Portugal.
Raul FangueiroFibrenamics-Institute for Innovation in Fibrous and Composite Materials, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-3303-6563

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Portugal 2030 14449
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates the development and performance of polyolefin-based packaging materials reinforced with industrial mineral residues, specifically slate powder (SP) and bivalve shell powder (BSP). High-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) matrices were compounded with these fillers and processed by extrusion blow moulding to produce final prototypes. Thermal analyses (TGA and DSC) showed that incorporating SP and BSP does not compromise the thermal stability of the polymer matrices and increases stiffness in the filled formulations. Accelerated ageing (QUV, 200 h) revealed distinct photo-oxidative behaviours. PP and PP + BSP (30%) exhibited increased fragility and moderate colour changes, whereas PP + SP (10%) retained flexibility, indicating a partial protective effect of SP. HDPE-based formulations showed higher intrinsic UV resistance, with HDPE + BSP (30%) displaying excellent colour stability. Tensile tests before and after QUV exposure confirmed that fillers increase stiffness with limited influence on tensile strength. Air permeability results indicated that neat PP and HDPE were below the detection limit. At the same time, filled formulations exhibited measurable permeability, suggesting that filler incorporation may influence gas transport through interfacial effects. Overall, the results show that SP and BSP act as reinforcing additives and can modify functional properties such as stiffness and ageing resistance. However, their influence on barrier performance depends on the formulation and permeation mechanism.

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barrier propertiesbivalve shell powder (BSP)blow mouldingcompoundingmechanical reinforcementmineral fillersphoto-oxidative degradationpolyolefin compositesslate powder (SP)

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PMID42280519
PMCPMC13259132

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