Biodegradable polymers from lignocellulosic biomass and synthetic plastic waste: an emerging alternative for biomedical applications

K Ghosal, S Ghosh - Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 2023 - Elsevier
In the current era of globalization, the exponential surge in the production, consumption, and
disposal of agricultural and post-consumer polymeric waste material has emerged as a …

Sustainable robots 4D printing

H Soleimanzadeh, B Rolfe, M Bodaghi… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Nature frequently serves as an inspiration for modern robotics innovations that emphasize
secure human–machine interaction. However, the advantages of increased automation and …

The world of plastic waste: a review

PGCNT Pilapitiya, AS Ratnayake - Cleaner Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
People discover various materials from time to time that break the boundaries of traditional
materials. Plastic is a revolutionized material, and is referred to as “a material with 1,000 …

[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 …

Co-pyrolysis of biomass and different plastic waste to reduce hazardous waste and subsequent production of energy products: A review on advancement, synergies …

A Nawaz, SA Razzak - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Global energy consumption has increased as a result of a growing population and
industrialization, leading to a number of complications such as fossil fuel exhaustion …

Plastics and Micro/Nano-Plastics (Mnps) in the environment: occurrence, impact, and toxicity

E Dube, GE Okuthe - International journal of environmental research and …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plastics, due to their varied properties, find use in different sectors such as agriculture,
packaging, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and construction, to mention a few. Excessive use of …

[HTML][HTML] Short-term exposure to polystyrene microplastics hampers the cellular function of gills in the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis

G De Marco, MC Eliso, GO Conti, M Galati, B Billè… - Aquatic Toxicology, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic is undoubtedly the most useful and versatile polymeric material that man has
developed in the last two centuries Despite the societal benefits, plastic is now a serious …

Sustainable preparation of luminescent carbon dots from syringe waste and hyaluronic acid for cellular imaging and antimicrobial applications

S Nangan, K Kanagaraj, G Kaarthikeyan, A Kumar… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Addressing the global challenge of persistent waste through an eco-conscious strategy to
transform it into valuable and versatile materials holds great significance in today's swiftly …

Environmentally benign, bright luminescent carbon dots from IV bag waste and chitosan for antimicrobial and bioimaging applications

R Ramasubburayan, N Senthilkumar… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Luminescent carbon dots have gained significant attention in various fields due to their
unique optical properties and potential applications. Here, the study was aimed to propose a …

A review on constructive classification framework of research trends in analytical instrumentation for secondary micro (nano) plastics: What is new and what needs …

U Piyathilake, C Lin, J Bundschuh, I Herath - Environmental Pollution, 2023 - Elsevier
Secondary micro (nano) plastics generated from the degradation of plastics pose a major
threat to environmental and human health. Amid the growing research on microplastics to …