Polyolefins (POs, ie, polyethylenes, ethylene/α-olefin copolymers, and polypropylenes) are
the most ubiquitous synthetic macromolecular materials in modern life. Their widespread …

Mismanaged plastics, upon entering the environment, undergo degradation through
physicochemical and/or biological processes. This process often results in the formation of …

Biodegradable plastics can mitigate plastic waste issues by undergoing hydrolysis and
microbial digestion. However, biodegradable plastics face unjust accusations of not …

Releasing non-degradable plastics into the oceans contributes to ghost fishing and
microplastic generation, thus increasing the interest in biodegradable alternatives. However …

As plastics become more ubiquitous, their impact on the environment and on human health
cannot be overlooked. Once generated, micro‐and nano‐plastics end‐up in the …

Microplastics, tiny, flimsy, and direct progenitors of principal and subsidiary plastics, cause
environmental degradation in aquatic and terrestrial entities. Contamination concerns …

This review examines the escalating issue of plastic pollution, specifically highlighting the
detrimental effects on the environment and human health caused by microplastics and …

Synthetic plastics are essential elements of our daily life; therefore, their accumulation in the
environment is a subject of major concern, owing to their nondegradability and detrimental …

abstract Mismanaged plastics, upon entering the environment, undergo degradation through
physicochemical and/or biological processes. This process often results in the formation of …

Water scarcity is compelling individuals worldwide to engage in water reuse practices. One
method of water reuse involves the recycling of greywater (GW), which comprises household …