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Master Thesis Characterization and Recyclability of Pharmaceutical Blisters(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2023) Çapkın, İrem Yaren; Gökelma, Mertol; Akkurt, Sedat; Gökelma, Mertol; Akkurt, SedatPackaging is one of the largest industries in the world. Pharmaceutical blister packages are the most preferred packaging type in the pharmaceutical industry. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of pharmaceutical packaging has become widespread with the increasing demand for drugs. Pharmaceutical blister packages typically contain thin sheets of plastic and aluminium and generate substantial solid waste. Since these packages have a multi-layered and complex structure, they are difficult to recycle. Before recycling, plastic and aluminium need a separation process. Chemical separation or thermal processes can be used for separation. The aim of this study is to characterize different pharmaceutical blister types with SEM-EDS (Scanning electron microscopy- Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis), DSC (Differential scanning calorimetry), ICP-MS (Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry), and FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) and to review the different reagents used in the pharmaceutical blister layer separation process. In addition to thermal degradation, the parameters and results of the separation processes were evaluated using hydrochloric acid, formic acid, acetic acid, sulfuric acid, ethanol, acetone, and organic solvents. It also evaluates the recyclability of the separated layers (plastic and aluminium). Its recyclability was evaluated by melting the aluminium fraction under salt consisting of a mixture of NaCl-KCl-CaF2. The plastic fraction was obtained in solid and liquid form by thermal degradation and analysed by GC-TCD (Gas Chromatography-Thermal conductivity detector).Master Thesis Remelting Behaviour of Pure and Az63 Magnesium Chips(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2023) Yörük, Pınar; Gökelma, Mertol; Akkurt, SedatMagnesium is a widely used light metal in many areas such as the automotive, aerospace, and medical industries. Magnesium has become widely used in industrial applications despite its poor corrosion resistance and high cost. It has great machinability, weldability, and remarkable mechanical properties such as lightweight, strength, and creep resistance. Magnesium is considered by the European Union as a critical raw material. The demand for magnesium has been increasing and it is used as a substitute for other heavy materials in many applications. Thus, recycling magnesium scrap is important due to limited raw material accessibility and environmental concerns. Secondary sources of magnesium should contribute to the economy and the procedure should be as efficient as possible to prevent metal loss. Magnesium is typically remelted under a salt flux (chloride and fluoride mix) which removes the surface oxides and other contaminants from the metal or under a cover gas that covers the surface against oxidation. This research studies the effects of salt composition, different fluorides, and the compaction degree of turnings on the recovery efficiency of pure and AZ63 magnesium alloy chips that were remelted under different chemical compositions of NaF, CaF2, MgCl2, KCl, and NaCl salt fluxes. The purpose is to minimize the metal loss and increase the coalescence ability of the metal. Metal yield and coagulation efficiency were reported XRD, SEM-EDX, XRF, and TGA analysis were performed for the characterization of chips and remelted samples. The melting point and density of the salt fluxes were determined by the FactSage software.