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 …

A review of microwave pyrolysis as a sustainable plastic waste management technique

PHM Putra, S Rozali, MFA Patah, A Idris - Journal of Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

Food packaging materials with special reference to biopolymers-properties and applications

A Agarwal, B Shaida, M Rastogi, NB Singh - Chemistry Africa, 2023 - Springer
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 …

Methodologies to assess the biodegradability of bio-based polymers—current knowledge and existing gaps

JRA Pires, VGL Souza, P Fuciños, L Pastrana… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

Need for sustainable packaging: an overview

ID Ibrahim, Y Hamam, ER Sadiku, JM Ndambuki… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Modelling the barriers to sustainable waste management in the plastic-manufacturing industry: an emerging economy perspective

B Debnath, ABMM Bari, SM Ali, T Ahmed, I Ali… - … Analytics and Modeling, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainable waste management (SWM) is an important goal for the plastic manufacturing
industry, which is aiming toward enhancing its economic, environmental, and social …

Modelling of environmental ageing of polymers and polymer composites—durability prediction methods

O Starkova, AI Gagani, CW Karl, IBCM Rocha… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polymers and polymer composites are negatively impacted by environmental ageing,
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

AG Adeniyi, SA Abdulkareem, KO Iwuozor… - Mechanics of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
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 …