[HTML][HTML] Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling: a review

TM Joseph, S Azat, Z Ahmadi, OM Jazani… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
It is difficult to reuse wastes from polymers due to the mismatch between the amount of
contaminants and the secondary polymers and the quality of the feed. This type of operation …

[HTML][HTML] Plastic waste impact and biotechnology: Exploring polymer degradation, microbial role, and sustainable development implications

IE Gilani, S Sayadi, N Zouari, MA Al-Ghouti - Bioresource Technology …, 2023 - Elsevier
The significant impact of plastic waste on ecosystems has raised concerns regarding its
detrimental effects. This review examines the various types of synthetic and degradable …

[HTML][HTML] Recent progress in biodegradation of microplastics by Aspergillus sp. in aquatic environments

AE Nasrabadi, B Ramavandi, Z Bonyadi - Colloid and Interface Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
The potential of Aspergillus sp. for plastic biodegradation is a promising approach for
environmentally friendly waste management. Various research studies have been …

Significance of landfill microbial communities in biodegradation of polyethylene and nylon 6, 6 microplastics

N Tiwari, D Santhiya, JG Sharma - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution, particularly microplastics, poses a significant environmental challenge. This
study aimed to address the urgent need for sustainable solutions to manage plastic waste …

Polyethylene nanoparticles at environmentally relevant concentrations enhances neurotoxicity and accumulation of 6-PPD quinone in Caenorhabditis elegans

X Hua, D Wang - Science of The Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The exposure risk of 6-PPD quinone (6-PPDQ) has aroused increasing concern. In the
natural environment, 6-PPDQ could interact with other pollutants, posing more severe …

[HTML][HTML] Unpacking the complexity of the polyethylene food contact articles value chain: A chemicals perspective

S Gerassimidou, B Geueke, KJ Groh, J Muncke… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyethylene (PE) is the most widely used type of plastic food packaging, in which chemicals
can potentially migrate into packaged foods. The implications of using and recycling PE from …

A review on takeaway packaging waste: Types, ecological impact, and disposal route

Y Zhuo, JT He, W Li, J Deng, QL Lin - Environmental Pollution, 2023 - Elsevier
Rapid economic growth and urbanization have led to significant changes in the world's
consumption patterns. Accelerated urbanization, the spread of the mobile Internet, and the …

[HTML][HTML] Biodegradable chitosan-based films as an alternative to plastic packaging

N Wrońska, N Katir, M Nowak-Lange, A El Kadib… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
The impact of synthetic packaging on environmental pollution has been observed for years.
One of the recent trends of green technology is the development of biomaterials made from …

[HTML][HTML] Degradation of low density polyethylene by Bacillus species

Z Yao, HJ Seong, YS Jang - Applied Biological Chemistry, 2022 - Springer
Since its invention, polyethylene (PE) has brought many conveniences to human production
and life. In recent years, however, environmental pollution and threats to human health …

PBAT/PLA humic acid biodegradable film applied on solar greenhouse tomato plants increased lycopene and decreased total acid contents

L Lu, Y Han, J Wang, J Xu, Y Li, M Sun, F Zhao… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
This work aims to resolve residual film pollution in farmlands and improve tomato quality.
The mechanical properties and degradation of PBAT/PLA lignin (MZS) and PBAT/PLA humic …