The societal importance of plastics contrasts with the carelessness with which they are
disposed. Their superlative properties lead to economic and environmental efficiency, but …

Wind is a clean, efficient, fastest-growing, renewable energy source, which is extensively
applied for power generation. The expected design lifetime of a wind turbine lies between …

Over 400 million metric tons of plastic waste are generated globally each year, resulting in
pollution and lost resources. Recycling strategies can recapture this wasted material, but …

Plastic usage increases year by year, and the growing trend is projected to continue.
However as of 2017, only 9% of the 9 billion tons of plastic ever produced had been …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have gained significant attraction from both industrial and
academic sectors, thanks to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, and renewability with …

Plastic manufacturing accounts for 6% of global oil consumption and is one of the world's
fastest-growing waste streams. As the global supply of fossil fuels becomes critical, it is …

Catalytic depolymerization of polyolefins is a promising chemical recycling strategy to create
value-added products from waste plastics, which are accumulating in landfills and the …

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) recycling is crucial for mitigating the environmental impact of PVC
wastes, which take decades to decompose in landfills. This review examines the current …

As efforts are made toward establishing a circular economy that engages in activities that
maintain resources at their highest values for as long as possible, an important aspect is …

Advanced plastic waste recycling via pyrolysis and subsequent steam cracking of pyrolysis
oils has the potential to partly close the cycle between the petrochemical production of …