[HTML][HTML] Chemical recycling of Polyethylene terephthalate: A mini-review

M Babaei, M Jalilian, K Shahbaz - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic waste management, particularly addressing the challenges of Polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) waste, has become increasingly urgent in the face of escalating …

[HTML][HTML] 3D printing in upcycling plastic and biomass waste to sustainable polymer blends and composites: A review

M Hassan, AK Mohanty, M Misra - Materials & Design, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Sustainable recycling technologies for thermoplastic polymers and their composites: A review of the state of the art

P Jagadeesh, S Mavinkere Rangappa… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This review article discusses the environmental and economic effects of recycling, as well as
sustainable thermoplastic polymer recycling technologies. Several researchers have utilized …

[HTML][HTML] Agri-food wastes for bioplastics: European prospective on possible applications in their second life for a circular economy

A Visco, C Scolaro, M Facchin, S Brahimi, H Belhamdi… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Agri-food wastes (such as brewer's spent grain, olive pomace, residual pulp from fruit juice
production, etc.) are produced annually in very high quantities posing a serious problem …

Barriers and challenges to plastics valorisation in the context of a circular economy: Case studies from Italy

A Paletta, W Leal Filho, AL Balogun, E Foschi… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
In 2017, over 320 million tons of polymers, excluding fibers, were manufactured across the
globe. The excessive amounts of plastics produced today pose a threat to both man and …

Recycling of polymers: a review

IA Ignatyev, W Thielemans, B Vander Beke - ChemSusChem, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Plastics are inexpensive, easy to mold, and lightweight. These and many other advantages
make them very promising candidates for commercial applications. In many areas, they have …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling of plastic waste in porous asphalt pavement: Engineering, environmental, and economic implications

G Hao, M He, SM Lim, GP Ong, A Zulkati… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
With the rapid rise in the number of plastic products, recycling plastic waste has become a
crucial challenge worldwide. Recycling plastic waste in asphalt pavement has emerged as …

Sustainable recycling of polymers: a comprehensive review

S Kolluru, A Thakur, D Tamakuwala, VV Kumar… - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
The commercial use of polymers has expanded considerably in recent decades, resulting in
exponential expansion in the polymer production business. As a result, polymer recycling is …

Enhancing polymer sustainability: eco-conscious strategies

A Beena Unni, T Muringayil Joseph - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polymer sustainability is a pressing concern in today's world driven by the increasing
demand for environmentally friendly materials. This review paper provides a comprehensive …