Upcycling to sustainably reuse plastics

X Zhao, B Boruah, KF Chin, M Đokić… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Plastics are now indispensable in daily lives. However, the pollution from plastics is also
increasingly becoming a serious environmental issue. Recent years have seen more …

Sustainable recycling technologies for thermoplastic polymers and their composites: A review of the state of the art

P Jagadeesh, S Mavinkere Rangappa… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This review article discusses the environmental and economic effects of recycling, as well as
sustainable thermoplastic polymer recycling technologies. Several researchers have utilized …

Plastic waste recycling, applications, and future prospects for a sustainable environment

G Maitlo, I Ali, HA Maitlo, S Ali, IN Unar, MB Ahmad… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plastic waste accumulation has been recognized as one of the most critical challenges of
modern societies worldwide. Traditional waste management practices include open burning …

Abatement of hazardous materials and biomass waste via pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis for environmental sustainability and circular economy

KW Chew, SR Chia, WY Chia, WY Cheah… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
The remarkable journey of progression of mankind has created various impacts in the form
of polluted environment, amassed heavy metals and depleting resources. This alarming …

Plastic recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)—A comprehensive review

SK Das, SK Eshkalak, A Chinnappan, R Ghosh… - Materials Circular …, 2021 - Springer
As an integral part of plastic waste, large amounts of polyethylene terephthalate (PET),
polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), and solid waste have led to serious environmental problems. In …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in construction and built environment

L Prasittisopin, W Ferdous, V Kamchoom - Developments in the Built …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastics have been extensively used in the building and construction industries for decades.
However, the more plastics are utilised, the more microplastics are released. This review …

Utilizing polyethylene terephthalate PET in concrete: a review

MK Askar, YSS Al-Kamaki, A Hassan - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In general, plastic waste has been growing remarkably. Numerous waste plastic products
are generated by manufacturing processes, service industries, and municipal solid waste …

Current trends in polymer based sensors

G Alberti, C Zanoni, V Losi, LR Magnaghi, R Biesuz - Chemosensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
This review illustrates various types of polymer and nanocomposite polymeric based
sensors used in a wide variety of devices. Moreover, it provides an overview of the trends …

Colombian sustainability perspective on fused deposition modeling technology: opportunity to develop recycled and biobased 3D printing filaments

MA Morales, A Maranon, C Hernandez, V Michaud… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the context of the preservation of natural resources, researchers show a growing interest
in developing eco—friendly materials based on recycled polymers and natural fiber …

Benefits of utilization the recycle polyethylene terephthalate waste plastic materials as a modifier to asphalt mixtures

IA El-Naga, M Ragab - Construction and building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
The polyethylene terephthalate waste plastic materials (PTP) have a negative impact on the
environment. The reuse of PTP in engineering construction projects such as road pavement …