Crosslinked polymers in automotive applications: Challenges and recycling strategies

Aashlin Gilsten Netto

doi:10.30574/ijsra.2026.20.2.1603

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Crosslinked polymers in automotive applications: Challenges and recycling strategies

Aashlin Gilsten Netto ^*

Institute: Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, near Khalsa College Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400019.

Review Article

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 20(02), 226–237

Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2026.20.2.1603

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2026.20.2.1603

Publication history

Received on 01 July 2026; revised on 09 August 2026; accepted on 11 August 2026

Abstract

This report is aimed at investigating the recycling difficulties of crosslinked polymers used in the automotive industry. These polymers have been extensively used in products like tires, seals, and coatings due to their long, lasting nature, heat resistance, and mechanical strength. Due to their crosslinked nature, these materials tend to make recycling improbable, resulting in continuous waste accumulation. We will take a look at the various limitations and cover the challenges in converting these crosslinked materials into value added products after recycling. Additionally, this report will address the environmental concerns related to disposal and assess emerging technologies, including vitrimer-based solutions and selective bond cleaving methods, that may provide innovative solutions to these challenges and advance sustainable practices in automotive manufacturing

Keywords

Recycling; Radiation-assisted recycling; Automotives; Sustainability

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Aashlin Gilsten Netto. Crosslinked polymers in automotive applications: Challenges and recycling strategies. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 20(02), 226–237. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2026.20.2.1603.

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