Sustainable recycling technologies for thermoplastic polymers and their composites: A review of the state of the art
P Jagadeesh, S Mavinkere Rangappa… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This review article discusses the environmental and economic effects of recycling, as well as
sustainable thermoplastic polymer recycling technologies. Several researchers have utilized …
sustainable thermoplastic polymer recycling technologies. Several researchers have utilized …
A review of microwave pyrolysis as a sustainable plastic waste management technique
The high demand for plastic has led to plastic waste accumulation, improper disposal and
environmental pollution. Even though some of this waste is recycled, most ends up in …
environmental pollution. Even though some of this waste is recycled, most ends up in …
Recent advancements in plastic packaging recycling: A mini-review
V Beghetto, R Sole, C Buranello, M Al-Abkal… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Today, the scientific community is facing crucial challenges in delivering a healthier world for
future generations. Among these, the quest for circular and sustainable approaches for …
future generations. Among these, the quest for circular and sustainable approaches for …
Food packaging materials with special reference to biopolymers-properties and applications
Food is an important material for survival. The increasing world population, urbanization,
and globalization are responsible for more food. This has increased challenges in food …
and globalization are responsible for more food. This has increased challenges in food …
Methodologies to assess the biodegradability of bio-based polymers—current knowledge and existing gaps
Our society lives in a time of transition where traditional petroleum-based polymers/plastics
are being replaced by more sustainable alternative materials. To consider these bioproducts …
are being replaced by more sustainable alternative materials. To consider these bioproducts …
Need for sustainable packaging: an overview
Packaging materials are a significant part of our lives due to their daily usage at grocery
stores, supermarkets, restaurants, pharmaceuticals, etc. Packaging plays an important role …
stores, supermarkets, restaurants, pharmaceuticals, etc. Packaging plays an important role …
An overview into polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hydrolases and efforts in tailoring enzymes for improved plastic degradation
NFS Khairul Anuar, F Huyop, G Ur-Rehman… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plastic or microplastic pollution is a global threat affecting ecosystems, with the current
generation reaching as much as 400 metric tons per/year. Soil ecosystems comprising …
generation reaching as much as 400 metric tons per/year. Soil ecosystems comprising …
[HTML][HTML] Modelling the barriers to sustainable waste management in the plastic-manufacturing industry: an emerging economy perspective
Sustainable waste management (SWM) is an important goal for the plastic manufacturing
industry, which is aiming toward enhancing its economic, environmental, and social …
industry, which is aiming toward enhancing its economic, environmental, and social …
Modelling of environmental ageing of polymers and polymer composites—durability prediction methods
Polymers and polymer composites are negatively impacted by environmental ageing,
reducing their service lifetimes. The uncertainty of the material interaction with the …
reducing their service lifetimes. The uncertainty of the material interaction with the …
Mechanical and microstructural properties of expanded polyethylene powder/mica filled hybrid polystyrene composites
In this study, expanded polyethylene powder (EPE) and mica mineral were utilized in
varying proportions as fillers in a solvated polystyrene-based resin (PBR) matrix. The hand …
varying proportions as fillers in a solvated polystyrene-based resin (PBR) matrix. The hand …