[HTML][HTML] A critical review on plastic waste life cycle assessment and management: Challenges, research gaps, and future perspectives

H Jiao, SS Ali, MHM Alsharbaty, T Elsamahy… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The global production and consumption of plastics, as well as their deposition in the
environment, are experiencing exponential growth. In addition, mismanaged plastic waste …

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] Combined effect of silica fume and various fibers on fresh and hardened properties of concrete incorporating HDPE aggregates

SN Abbas, MI Qureshi, MK Alkharisi, M Alturki… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Recycling of waste plastics has become essential to mitigate their detrimental impact on the
environment. However, it can be used in the construction sector to fulfill construction needs …

Waste Reutilization in Pollution Remediation: Paving New Paths for Wastewater Treatment

D Suresh, PS Goh, HS Kang, MN Ahmad… - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Given the rising worldwide concern about environmental contamination, there has been a
substantial focus on researching sustainable and ecologically friendly materials created …

Mechanical upcycling of single-use face mask waste into high-performance composites: An ecofriendly approach with cost-benefit analysis

O Zabihi, R Patrick, M Ahmadi, M Forrester… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented demand for PPE, with single-use face
masks emerging as a critical tool in containing virus transmission. However, the extensive …

A review on waste wood reinforced polymer composites and their processing for construction materials

KK Khoaele, OJ Gbadeyan, V Chunilall… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The necessity to utilise environmentally friendly resources has emerged due to
environmental management. With the demand for the production of plastics and wood …

Effects of cellulose contamination on polystyrene recycling to styrene monomer via microwave pyrolysis

P Leclerc, M Gosselin, AC Garcia, N Mostoufi, J Doucet… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing population and by extension the plastic waste increasing rate requires
innovative waste management mitigation solutions, especially for a challenging polymer …

[HTML][HTML] Reducing Plastic Waste and Generating Bioelectricity Simultaneously through Fuel Cells Using the Fungus Pleurotus ostreatus

RF Segundo, DLCN Magaly, CC Luis, NM Otiniano… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Plastic waste, a persistent and escalating issue, and the high costs of installing electric
power, particularly in remote areas, have become pressing concerns for governments. This …

Ecotoxicological significance of bio-corona formation on micro/nanoplastics in aquatic organisms

A Debroy, MJ Nirmala, A Mukherjee - RSC advances, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The unsustainable manufacturing, utilization and inadequate handling of plastics have led to
a surge in global plastic pollution. In recent times, there has been increasing concern about …

A review on natural fiber composites: Polymer matrices, fiber surface treatments, fabrication methods, properties, and applications

B Mylsamy, SKM Shanmugam… - Polymer Engineering …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
High performance and durability are essential for goods to satisfy the needs of the
expanding worldwide market. Wood plastic composites (WPCs) are materials made from a …