Tribo-Electrostatic Separation Analysis of a Beneficial Solution in the Recycling of Mixed Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) and High-Density Polyethylene

The aim of this study was to investigate and analyze the impact selected parameters during tribocharging process shredded poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) high-density polyethylene (PE-HD) plastics on accumulated electric charge electrostatic separation effectiveness. accumulation surfaces polymer particles as a result their circular motion forced by airflow cyclone container investigated. material, time intensity were experimentally examined. A in which considered polymers are electrified with opposite charges selected. high ability accumulate surface small both demonstrated. mixed PET/PE-HD subjected process. An separator designed constructed authors used for separation. In turn, assess effectiveness separation, dedicated vision system used. Based carried out tests, it has been assumed that proposed approach’s demonstrated means empirical validation.