Metal-organic framework (MOF) materials are a new kind of porous crystalline materials
assembled by metal ions and organic ligands. Due to their high specific surface area …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a mass-produced plastic material widely used for the
manufacturing of bottles, textile fibers, and other products. The mismanaged plastic problem …

Converting plastics into functional carbonaceous materials for solar energy conversion and
storage has emerged as a prospective solution to concurrently advanced waste plastics …

The electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (ECR) to fuels and feedstocks driven by
renewable energy is a promising approach to alleviate the environmental and energy crisis …

Plastic pollution is a major environmental issue worldwide, calling for advanced methods to
recycle waste plastics in the context of the circular economy. Here we review methods and …

Upconversion luminescence (UCL) is mainly a nonlinear optical method that some
engineered nanomaterials can attain and helps in the transformation of low energy phonons …

The development of low-cost, wide-wavelength-response-range high-efficiency
photocatalysts is important to promote the separation of electron-hole pairs and the …

While polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has enjoyed widespread use, a large volume of
plastic waste has also been produced as a result, which is detrimental to the environment …

The widespread use of surgical masks made of polyolefin and face shields made of
polyester during pandemics contributes significantly to plastic pollution. An eco-friendly …

An intense increase in non-biodegradable plastics and waste metals is an immediate threat
to the world and needs to be addressed urgently. There are several strategies deployed to …