The chemical industry is responsible for about 5% of global CO 2 emissions and is key to achieving net-zero targets. Decarbonizing this industry, nevertheless, faces particular …
M Klotz, C Oberschelp, C Salah, L Subal… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chemical and solvent-based recycling of plastic waste may help overcome some of the challenges faced by predominantly applied mechanical recycling techniques. This study …
Chemical upcycling of non-biodegradable polymers can shift the current linear plastic economy towards circular patterns. This work studies the environmental impacts of poly …
The paper highlights the emerging importance of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy with a focus on biomass and plastic waste feedstocks. The effectiveness of different …
Every day, large amounts of plastic are disposed of all over the world. Most of it is not recycled and ends up polluting the environment. Therefore, waste collection and …
MP Maniscalco, S Longo, M Cellura, G Miccichè… - Environments, 2024 - mdpi.com
In light of growing concerns regarding greenhouse gas emissions and the increasingly severe impacts of climate change, the global situation demands immediate action to …
A Rani, S Negi, C Fan, SS Lam, H Kim… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of plastic has become deeply ingrained in our society, and there are no indications that its prevalence will decrease in the foreseeable future. This article provides a …
The linear nature of the current plastics economy and increasing demand for polymers poses a pressing global problem. In this work, we explore the environmental and economic …
X Zhao, F You - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
The current surge in plastic waste generation from human activities has led to environmental hazards associated with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 (Clean Water and …