Conventional nonbiodegradable plastic waste (NPW) treatment technologies include landfill
and incineration, which face bottlenecks and cannot solve NPW problems effectively …

There is a huge requirement of elastomers for use in tires, seals, and shock absorbers every
year worldwide. In view of a sustainable society, the next generation of elastomers is …

Abstract Tenebrio molitor larvae (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) are capable of depolymerizing
and biodegrading polystyrene and polyethylene. We tested for biodegradation of Polyvinyl …

Mechanical performances are among the most fundamental properties that dictate the
applicability and durability of polymeric materials. Reinforcement of polymeric materials is …

Abstract Polypropylene (PP), a fossil-based polyolefin plastics widely used worldwide, is
non-hydrolyzable and resistant to biodegradation as a major source of plastic pollutants in …

Polystyrene (PS) is one of the major plastic debris accumulated in environment. Previously,
we reported that mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) was capable of degrading and mineralizing …

The disposal of vulcanized rubber waste is difficult due to the presence of three-dimensional
crosslinking network structure. Here, we report that a bacterium Acinetobacter sp. BIT-H3 …

Looking for new, sustainable ways to utilize plastics is still a very pertinent topic considering
the amount of plastics produced in the world. One of the newest and intriguing possibility is …

Abstract Poly (cis-1, 4-isoprene) rubber is a highly demanded elastomeric material mainly
used for the manufacturing of tires. The end-cycle of rubber-made products is creating …

Abstract Microplastic (MP) and Nanoplastic (NP) contamination have become a critical
ecological concern due to their persistent presence in every aspect of the ecosystem and …