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Method of recycling laminated molding

US8119699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2004
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1352
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of recycling a laminate shaped product, including the steps of: breaking a shaped product having a laminate structure including at least one layer of aliphatic polyester resin in addition to a principal resin layer, storing resultant broken pieces in a moisturizing environment to adjust a moisture content of the aliphatic polyester resin (layer) to at least 0.5 wt. %, and then washing the broken pieces with alkaline water to remove the aliphatic polyester resin layer, thereby recovering the principal resin. As a result, it becomes possible to shorten an induction period in the alkaline water washing step that is a principal process step, thereby rationalizing the entire process.

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