Comprehensive Analysis of Geopolymer Materials: Properties, Environmental Impacts, and Applications

S Sbahieh, G McKay, SG Al-Ghamdi - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The advancement of eco-friendly technology in the construction sector has been improving
rapidly in the last few years. As a result, multiple building materials were developed …

Sustainable solution for plastic pollution: Upcycling waste polypropylene masks for effective oil-spill management

J Saleem, ZKB Moghal, RA Shakoor… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of Polypropylene PP in disposable items such as face masks, gloves, and personal
protective equipment has increased exponentially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic …

Heat pump supply chain environmental impact reduction to improve the UK energy sustainability, resiliency and security

M Shamoushaki, SCL Koh - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Various heat pump technologies are examined from an environmental perspective using a
life cycle assessment approach. The investigated heat pump systems utilize air, ground, and …

[HTML][HTML] Transforming polypropylene waste into transparent anti-corrosion weather-resistant and anti-bacterial superhydrophobic films

J Saleem, ZKB Moghal, G McKay - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The global pollution crisis arising from the accumulation of plastic in landfills and the
environment necessitates addressing plastic waste issues. Notably, polypropylene (PP) …

Valorization of mixed plastics waste for the synthesis of flexible superhydrophobic films

J Saleem, ZKB Moghal, L Sun, G McKay - Advanced Composites and …, 2024 - Springer
Superhydrophobic surfaces are typically created by enhancing nanoscale roughness or
incorporating anti-wetting additives like silanes, nanoparticles, or fluorinated compounds …

[HTML][HTML] Mixed plastics waste valorization to high-added value products via thermally induced phase separation and spin-casting

J Saleem, MZK Baig, UB Shahid, R Luque… - Green Energy & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic waste is an underutilized resource that has the potential to be transformed into value-
added materials. However, its chemical diversity leads to cost-intensive sorting techniques …

Waste Reutilization in Pollution Remediation: Paving New Paths for Wastewater Treatment

D Suresh, PS Goh, HS Kang, MN Ahmad… - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Given the rising worldwide concern about environmental contamination, there has been a
substantial focus on researching sustainable and ecologically friendly materials created …

Investigating the Relationship and Impact of Environmental Governance, Green Goods, Non-Green Goods and Eco-Innovation on Material Footprint and Renewable …

F Ganda - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The global climate is undergoing a significant and unprecedented transformation. The
phenomenon presents a significant peril to the well-being of the human population …

[HTML][HTML] Harnessing plastic waste for sustainable membrane filtration with trimodal structure through acid-catalyzed oxidation

J Saleem, ZKB Moghal, G McKay - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyolefin waste is among the most generated yet least recycled. Despite its potential as a
feedstock of superhydrophobic membranes for organic solvent filtration, it remains a …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the influence of functional unit on life cycle assessment (LCA) reliability of concrete

G Terán-Cuadrado, S Sbahieh, F Tahir… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
The linear lifecycle of concrete, from production through usage to disposal, highlights its
status as one of the most carbon-, energy-, and resource-intensive processes in the industry …