Independent Research Validates Nexamite® as a Powerful Enabler for Higher-Value Plastic Recycling

The study demonstrates how:

• Nexamite® R202 enables controlled degradation for improved processing
• Nexamite® R203 helps rebuild material performance during reactive reprocessing
• recycled PP can achieve significantly improved ductility, impact resistance, and thermal stability after upgrading

Importantly, the researchers identified a “controlled degradation window” where recycled polypropylene achieved the best balance between processability and mechanical performance.

Why does this matter?
Independent academic validation is critical for accelerating adoption across the plastics industry. It provides converters, recyclers, and brand owners with objective evidence that advanced additive technologies can help transform recycled plastics into higher-value materials instead of lower-grade waste streams.

As global demand for circular plastics continues to grow, technologies that improve recycled material quality will play an increasingly important role in reducing virgin plastic dependence and enabling scalable recycling solutions.

Reference:
Desole, M.P. et al. Reactive Degradation and Upgrading of Recycled Polypropylene Using Nexamite Additives, Applied Sciences, 2026. DOI: 10.3390/app16104621