As a new pollutant, Microplastics (MPs) are globally known for their negative impacts on
different ecosystems and living organisms. MPs are easily taken up by the ecosystem in a …

Microplastics (MPs), miniscule plastic particles measuring less than 5 mm in size, have
become a concern in terrestrial ecosystems, with primarily agricultural and wetland soils …

Polyethylene (PE) is a widely used plastic known for its resistance to biodegradation, posing
a significant environmental challenge. Recent advances have shed light on microorganisms …

The exposure of microorganisms to conventional plastics is a relatively recent occurrence,
affording limited time for evolutionary adaptation. As part of the EU-funded project BioICEP …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing of waste plastic such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
(ABS) is challenging because multiple heating cycles and irregular cooling cause …

Abstract An innovative aromatic monomer, 3, 4-dihydroxybenzyl cinnamate (CDHB), was
synthesized from protocatechuic and cinnamic acids. These latter can be obtained from …

Ecosystem destruction is one of today's significant challenges due to fast industrialisation
and an increasing population. It takes several years for solid trash, such as plastic bottles …

Antioxidants are essential to the polymer industry. The addition of antioxidants delays
oxidation and material degradation during their processing and usage. Sustainable phenolic …

Microplastics have emerged as a pressing environmental concern, exerting profound
impacts on ecosystems, water bodies, terrestrial landscapes, and human food sources. In …

Plastic pollution is a major environmental concern due to its deleterious effects on various
ecosystems. The limitations and shortcomings of waste management strategies has led to …