Due to their numerous effects on human health and the natural environment, water
contamination with heavy metals and metalloids, caused by their extensive use in various …

Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are a group of carboxylic acids considered as building block
chemicals. Nowadays, commercial production of VFAs is performed using fossil fuel …

The fate, properties and determination of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in soil
are poorly known. In fact, most of the 300 million tons of plastics produced each year ends …

In many countries, apple pomace (AP) is one of the most produced types of agri-food waste
(globally, it is produced at a rate of~ 4 million tons/year). If not managed properly, such bio …

Sugarcane is the most produced agricultural commodity in tropical and subtropical regions,
where it is primarily used for the production of sugar and ethanol. The latter is mostly used to …

This study focused on the techno-economic analysis of integrated polyhydroxyalkanoates
(PHAs) and biofuels such as biohydrogen, bioethanol, and 2, 3-butanediol production from …

Plastics-based materials have a high carbon footprint, and their disposal is a considerable
problem for the environment. Biodegradable bioplastics represent an alternative on which …

Wastewater treatment processes produce large amounts of excess biological sewage
sludge, which disposal requires large amounts of energy and expenditure, and is not devoid …

Every year, the EU emits 13.4 Mt of CO2 solely from plastic production, with 99% of all
plastics being produced from fossil fuel sources, while those that are produced from …

Background Plastic is widely utilized in packaging, frameworks, and as coverings material.
Its overconsumption and slow degradation, pose threats to ecosystems due to its toxic …