[HTML][HTML] Removing microplastics from aquatic environments: A critical review

Y Pan, SH Gao, C Ge, Q Gao, S Huang, Y Kang… - Environmental science …, 2023 - Elsevier
As one of the typical emerging contaminants, microplastics exist widely in the environment
because of their small size and recalcitrance, which has caused various ecological …

Algae-based bioplastic for packaging: a decade of development and challenges (2010–2020)

XY Yap, LT Gew, M Khalid, YY Yow - Journal of Polymers and the …, 2023 - Springer
The overwhelming production of plastic surpassed the rate at which they can decompose on
the surface of the earth and caused environmental pollution globally, whereby packaging …

Sugarcane bagasse waste fibers as novel thermal insulation and sound-absorbing materials for application in sustainable buildings

S Mehrzad, E Taban, P Soltani, SE Samaei… - Building and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Global warming and noise pollution have emerged as the most serious environmental
problems ever to confront humanity. In recent years, the use of natural fibers as thermal …

Sustainable cement mortar with recycled plastics enabled by the matrix-aggregate compatibility improvement

A Al-Mansour, S Chen, C Xu, Y Peng, J Wang… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Use of recycled waste plastics (RWPs) as the aggregates of concrete has attracted
increasing attention for sustainable concrete manufacture with great environmental benefits …

Removal of microplastics by coagulation treatment in waters and prospect of recycling of separated microplastics: A mini-review

Y Gao, Y Liu - Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Environmental pollution and health risks caused by microplastics (MPs) in water have
attracted extensive concern. Develo** an effective and sustainable process for removing …

Seasonal variations of microplastics in surface water and sediment in an inland river drinking water source in southern China

W Zhao, J Li, M Liu, R Wang, B Zhang, XZ Meng… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to examine microplastic (size distribution of 0.05–5 mm)
occurrence and distribution in drinking water source of XJ River during both flooding and dry …

Historically informed digital reconstruction of the Roman theatre of Verona. Unveiling the acoustics of the original shape

L Tronchin, A Bevilacqua - Applied Acoustics, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The Roman theatre of Verona is one of the most beautiful open-air theatres, still in
operation by kee** the artistic programs throughout the winter and summer seasons …

Simultaneous removal of microplastics and doxycycline and preparation of novel hollow carbon nanocakes by pyrolysis

Y Liu, B Li, R Li, H Ji, L Song, X Zhu, L **g… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) pose a significant challenge in terms of their safe disposal and effective
utilization. This study aimed to address this issue by employing coagulation and pyrolysis to …

Graphitic carbon nitride embedded in polymeric membrane from polyethylene terephthalate microplastic for water treatment

A Sacko, JF Nure, MM Motsa, H Nyoni, B Mamba… - Journal of Water …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to synthesize graphitic carbon nitride (gC 3 N 4) nanocomposite
membranes which was made up of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastic and …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of adding waste polyethylene (PE) and silica fume (SF) on the engineering properties of cement mortar

T Alkhrissat - Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The production of plastics and subsequent accumulation of plastic waste has escalated as a
direct consequence of rapid population growth and urbanization. Within this framework …