Diversification of polymer waste recycling is one of the solutions to improve the current
environmental scenario. Upcycling is a promising strategy for converting polymer waste into …

Sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted a significant amount of interest in the past
decade as a credible alternative to the lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) widely used today. The …

Emerging sodium‐ion batteries (NIBs) and potassium‐ion batteries (KIBs) show promise in
complementing lithium‐ion battery (LIB) technology and diversifying the battery market. Hard …

Carbonaceous materials with closed pore structure have emerged as intriguing anode
materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, it remains a significant challenge to …

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented form of plastic
pollution: personal protective equipment (PPE). Numerous studies have reported the …

Plastic pollution is a major environmental issue worldwide, calling for advanced methods to
recycle waste plastics in the context of the circular economy. Here we review methods and …

Plastic waste has become a serious environmental issue and has attracted increasing
attention. Various treatment technologies have been developed for the remediation of this …

The COVID-19 pandemic was caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, marking one of the most
catastrophic global health crises of the 21st century. Throughout this period, widespread use …

Biomass hard carbon anodes have attracted wide attention due to the advantage of low cost
and renewability, but the low initial coulombic efficiency (ICE) limits their practical …

Billions of disposable face masks (ie, single-use masks) are used and discarded worldwide
monthly due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The immethodical disposal of these polymer-based …