[HTML][HTML] Additive manufacturing of sustainable biomaterials for biomedical applications
Biopolymers are promising environmentally benign materials applicable in multifarious
applications. They are especially favorable in implantable biomedical devices thanks to their …
applications. They are especially favorable in implantable biomedical devices thanks to their …
A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starches, their blends and composites: Recent developments and opportunities for single-use plastic packaging alternatives
Single-use plastic packaging has become an inevitable part of every aspect of human life. In
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …
[HTML][HTML] 3D printing in upcycling plastic and biomass waste to sustainable polymer blends and composites: A review
Mishandling of waste plastics and biomasses is a major global concern. Every year, around
380 million tonnes of plastic are produced, with only 9% being recycled, leading to …
380 million tonnes of plastic are produced, with only 9% being recycled, leading to …
Upcycling chlorinated waste plastics
Over the past decade, chlorinated plastics have been widely used as an indispensable
thermoplastic owing to their low cost, durability, wide processing adaptability and good …
thermoplastic owing to their low cost, durability, wide processing adaptability and good …
Marine plastics, circular economy, and artificial intelligence: A comprehensive review of challenges, solutions, and policies
Global plastic production is rapidly increasing, resulting in significant amounts of plastic
entering the marine environment. This makes marine litter one of the most critical …
entering the marine environment. This makes marine litter one of the most critical …
From plastic waste to treasure: selective upcycling through catalytic technologies
The huge amount of plastic wastes has become a pressing global environmental problem,
leading to severe environmental pollution and resource depletion through conventional …
leading to severe environmental pollution and resource depletion through conventional …
Ultra-high-molecular-weight poly (dioxolane): enhancing the mechanical performance of a chemically recyclable polymer
We report a method to synthesize ultra-high-molecular-weight poly (1, 3-dioxolane)(UHMW
pDXL), a chemically recyclable thermoplastic material with excellent physical properties. We …
pDXL), a chemically recyclable thermoplastic material with excellent physical properties. We …
[HTML][HTML] Upcycling of waste polyolefins in natural fiber and sustainable filler-based biocomposites: A study on recent developments and future perspectives
The interest in sustainable materials and technologies has increased significantly due to
environmental issues triggered by using plastics and their associated wastes. Every year …
environmental issues triggered by using plastics and their associated wastes. Every year …
Sustainability pathways for perovskite photovoltaics
Solar energy is the fastest-growing source of electricity generation globally. As deployment
increases, photovoltaic (PV) panels need to be produced sustainably. Therefore, the …
increases, photovoltaic (PV) panels need to be produced sustainably. Therefore, the …
[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of various factors for application feasibility of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites
Composites consisting of natural fibers and plastics are gaining huge consideration
nowadays because of the relentless increase in the use of non-renewable resources …
nowadays because of the relentless increase in the use of non-renewable resources …