Mixed plastics waste represents an abundant and largely untapped feedstock for the
production of valuable products. The chemical diversity and complexity of these materials …

Various kinds of plastics have been developed over the past century, vastly improving the
quality of life. However, the indiscriminate production and irresponsible management of …

Bioconversion of a heterogeneous mixture of lignin-related aromatic compounds (LRCs) to a
single product via microbial biocatalysts is a promising approach to valorize lignin. Here …

Adipic acid is one kind of important organic dibasic acid, which has crucial role in
manufacturing plastics, lubricants, resins, fibers, etc. Using lignocellulose as feedstock for …

Microorganisms can be genetically engineered to transform abundant waste feedstocks into
value-added small molecules that would otherwise be manufactured from diminishing fossil …

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are critical for energy-relevant applications such as wind
turbine blades. Despite this, the end-of-life options for FRPs are limited as they are …

Plastic wastes accumulate in the environment, impacting wildlife and human health and
representing a significant pool of inexpensive waste carbon that could form feedstock for the …

Owing to their physiological activities, plant-derived phenolic acids, such as protocatechuic
acid (PCA), have extensive applications and market prospects. However, traditional …

A necessary transformation for a sustainable economy is the transition from fossil-derived
plastics to polymers derived from biomass and waste resources. While renewable …

White-rot fungi (WRF) are the most efficient lignin-degrading organisms in nature. However,
their capacity to use lignin-related aromatic compounds, such as 4-hydroxybenzoate, as …