Plastics are everywhere in our modern way of living, and their production keeps increasing
every year, causing major environmental concerns. Nowadays, the end-of-life management …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most widespread synthetic polyester, having been
utilized in textile fibers and packaging materials for beverages and food, contributing …

Replacing conventional plastics with bioplastics, ie, plastics that are bioderived and/or
biodegradable, does not necessarily solve the issues of resource depletion and plastic …

The field of polymer science recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The excellent
material properties of a wide range of plastics (generally used as a synonym for polymers) …

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 …

The production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has drastically increased in the past half-
century, reaching 30 million tons every year. The accumulation of this recalcitrant waste now …

Plastic waste (PW) is one of the most rapid-growing waste streams in municipal solid waste
all over the world. India has become a global player in the plastic value chain. Despite low …

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 …

The societal importance of plastics contrasts with the carelessness with which they are
disposed. Their superlative properties lead to economic and environmental efficiency, but …

The development of a 100% sustainable tire has emerged as a milestone for several tire
companies across the globe. It has created new commercial opportunities for the biobased …