From plastic waste to potential wealth: Upcycling technologies, process synthesis, assessment and optimization

Q Qian, J Ren - Science of the Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Global plastics production has doubled since the beginning of 21st century. Efficient
technology is called for plastics waste valorization. The current review provides an overview …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of tars from recycling of PHA bioplastic and synthetic plastics using fast pyrolysis

A Akgül, T Palmeiro-Sanchez, H Lange… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to investigate the pyrolysis products of polyhydroxyalkanoates
(PHAs), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), carbon fiber reinforced composite (CFRC), and …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis of low-density polyethylene derived carbon nanotubes for activation of persulfate and degradation of water organic micropollutants in continuous …

RS Ribeiro, O Vieira, R Fernandes, FF Roman… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic derived carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were tested as catalysts in persulfate activation for
the first time. Four catalysts were prepared by wetness impregnation and co-precipitation …

Optimization of process parameters of catalytic pyrolysis using natural zeolite and synthetic zeolites on yield of plastic oil through response surface methodology

P Sudalaimuthu, U Ali, R Sathyamurthy - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This study aims to reach a sustainable solution for waste management of medical plastics
through value-added product extraction. It uses the DOE technique to examine the effect of …

[PDF][PDF] Pyrolysis of waste LDPE and waste PP plastics into fuel oil in a low-cost, lab-scale pyrolyzing unit

PGI Uthpalani, DSM De Silva… - J. Sci. Univ …, 2023 - account.josuk.sljol.info
Plastics cause severe environmental and societal issues when post-consumer plastics are
discarded in the environment without proper management. Pyrolysis of plastic waste is a …

Different waste management methods, applications, and limitations

B Barati, FF Zafar, S Wang - Waste-to-energy: recent developments and …, 2022 - Springer
Approximately, half a ton of waste is produced per person annually; thus, waste
management is essential to avoid environmental issues. The waste management system …

Response surface design, modelling and analysis on pyrolysis of waste high-density polyethylene (HDPE)

K Manickavelan, S Sivaganesan, MV Kulkarni… - Journal of Material …, 2024 - Springer
The pyrolysis of waste plastics is important because it offers a viable solution to mitigate
environmental pollution by converting plastic waste into valuable resources, such as fuel …

[PDF][PDF] EVALUATING ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS AND ATMOSPHERIC FATE OF MICROPLASTICS: ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES.

E Özgenç, E Keleş, E Buluş, GS Buluş… - … & Management Journal …, 2024 - researchgate.net
Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical global issue, with the impacts of microplastics
(MPs) on ecosystems becoming increasingly significant. These microscopic plastic particles …

Challenges and Opportunities in Home-composting of Biodegradable Plastics: A Comprehensive Review

J Bellon, F Bacoup, R Gattin… - Available at SSRN …, 2024 - papers.ssrn.com
Plastics are a systemic environmental threat affecting all biospheric compartments.
Biodegradable plastics exhibit a technological response to the accumulation and …