[HTML][HTML] Review of polymer technologies for improving the recycling and upcycling efficiency of plastic waste

H Jung, G Shin, H Kwak, LT Hao, J Jegal, HJ Kim… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Human society has become increasingly reliant on plastic because it allows for convenient
and sanitary living. However, recycling rates are currently low, which means that the majority …

Contribution of plastic and microplastic to global climate change and their conjoining impacts on the environment-A review

S Sharma, V Sharma, S Chatterjee - Science of the total environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastics are fossil fuel-derived products. The emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) during
different processes involved in the lifecycle of plastic-related products are a significant threat …

3D printing of polylactic acid: recent advances and opportunities

TM Joseph, A Kallingal, AM Suresh… - … International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Bio-based polymers are a class of polymers made by living organisms, a few of them known
and commercialized yet. Due to poor mechanical strength and economic constraints, they …

The polymers and their additives in particulate plastics: what makes them hazardous to the fauna?

S Sridharan, M Kumar, M Saha, MB Kirkham… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to the increasing concerns on global ecosystems and human health, the environmental
risks posed by microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have become an important topic …

Effects of hybrid nanoparticle additives in n-butanol/waste plastic oil/diesel blends on combustion, particulate and gaseous emissions from diesel engine evaluated …

AA Yusuf, JD Ampah, MEM Soudagar, I Veza… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to little industrial use of plastic waste recycling, over 200 million tons are thrown in
landfills and more than 15 million tons end up in the ocean every year. This study aimed to …

[HTML][HTML] Development of sustainable biopolymer-based composites for lightweight applications from agricultural waste biomass: A review

R Phiri, SM Rangappa, S Siengchin, OP Oladijo… - Advanced Industrial and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The exhaustion of available natural resources and rising concerns about the environment
have prompted a growing desire to discover innovative ways to produce environmentally …

Current research trends on cosmetic microplastic pollution and its impacts on the ecosystem: A review

Y Zhou, V Ashokkumar, A Amobonye… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Since the advent of microplastics, it has become a vital component, directly or indirectly, in
our daily lives. With advancements in their use, microplastics have become an integral part …

Marine plastics, circular economy, and artificial intelligence: A comprehensive review of challenges, solutions, and policies

E Kowsari, S Ramakrishna, M Gheibi… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Global plastic production is rapidly increasing, resulting in significant amounts of plastic
entering the marine environment. This makes marine litter one of the most critical …

Microplastic as an invisible threat to the coral reefs: sources, toxicity mechanisms, policy intervention, and the way forward

MN Rahman, SH Shozib, MY Akter, ARMT Islam… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic (MP) pollution waste is a global macro problem, and research on MP
contamination has been done in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Preventing …

Evaluating urban environment quality (UEQ) for Class-I Indian city: an integrated RS-GIS based exploratory spatial analysis

S Roy, A Bose, S Majumder, I Roy Chowdhury… - Geocarto …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Urban environmental quality consisting of ecological, physical, and socio-economic
components, often deteriorates due to rapid urbanization. Therefore, using Remote sensing …