The accumulation of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems has raised concerns because of their adverse effects on ecosystem functions …

Plastics not only bring convenience and color to human life, but also bring endless troubles
and disaster to our environment. Reutilization of plastic wastes is in favor of energy …

Plastic pollution is a major environmental issue worldwide, calling for advanced methods to
recycle waste plastics in the context of the circular economy. Here we review methods and …

Even though plastic improved the human standard of living, handling the plastic waste
represents an enormous challenge. It takes more than 100 years to decompose discarded or …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET polymer) is the main ingredient in clear bottles containing
water and other liquids such as hand sanitizers. Due to the increasing use of these …

In circular economy, useful plastic materials are kept in circulation as opposed to being
landfilled, incinerated, or leaked into the natural environment. Pyrolysis is a chemical …

Currently, the demand for activated carbon (AC) has been growing thanks to its adsorption
capacity to remove liquid and gaseous pollutants. Lignin is a biomass derived from an …

The use of carbon-based materials in water treatment has gained significant interest due to
their high surface area, tunable surface chemistry, and feasibility of application. In this study …

This review presents a summary of the manufacturing of activated carbons (ACs) as
electrode materials for electric double layer capacitors. Commonly used techniques of open …

This study introduces a novel strategy for boosting both surface acidic properties and
textural features of a series of activated carbons from petiole of Mauritia flexuosa Linnaeus …