A review on microbes mediated resource recovery and bioplastic (polyhydroxyalkanoates) production from wastewater

V Ahuja, PK Singh, C Mahata, JM Jeon, G Kumar… - Microbial Cell …, 2024 - Springer
Background Plastic is widely utilized in packaging, frameworks, and as coverings material.
Its overconsumption and slow degradation, pose threats to ecosystems due to its toxic …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling Technologies for Biopolymers: Current Challenges and Future Directions

AA Akinsemolu, AM Idowu, HN Onyeaka - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Plastic pollution is a major driver of climate change that is associated with biodiversity loss,
greenhouse gas emissions, and negative soil, plant, animal, and human health. One of the …

Process integration for the production of bioplastic monomer: techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment

Y Yang, K Seo, JSI Kwon, W Won - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The transition from fossil fuels to biomass as a source of polymeric materials is regarded as
a sustainable approach. 2, 5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is an alternative to terephthalic …

Sustainable bioplastics from seaweed polysaccharides: A comprehensive review

D Nagarajan, G Senthilkumar, CW Chen… - Polymers for …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The use of macroalgae for food has been extensive in Asia historically. However, there has
been a renewed interest at present in macroalgae due to its recognition as a potential …

Nanotechnology-powered innovations for agricultural and food waste valorization: A critical appraisal in the context of circular economy implementation in develo** …

B Preethi, N Karmegam, S Manikandan… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing agricultural and food waste in underdeveloped countries
via sustainable agriculture and circular economy application. This review critically assesses …

Machine learning applications for electrospun nanofibers: a review

B Subeshan, A Atayo, E Asmatulu - Journal of Materials Science, 2024 - Springer
Electrospun nanofibers have gained prominence as a versatile material, with applications
spanning tissue engineering, drug delivery, energy storage, filtration, sensors, and textiles …

[HTML][HTML] Biodegradable alternatives to plastic in medical equipment: current state, challenges, and the future

E Moshkbid, DE Cree, L Bradford, W Zhang - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The use of plastic products or components in medical equipment and supplies results in
challenges in terms of environmental sustainability and waste management for disposable …

Coal thermal power plant magnetic fly ash as an accelerant for anaerobic digestion of cow dung and aloe peel residue: Optimizing the particle size under static …

Y Abbas, S Yun, K Wang, MS Jamil, X Zhang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2025 - Elsevier
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a promising technology for converting organic waste into
bioenergy (biogas); however, the substrates and accelerants can significantly affect its …

Synthesis, Modification, and Applications of Poly (vinyl chloride)(PVC)

AK Hussein, E Yousif, MK Rasheed… - Polymer-Plastics …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
One of the polymers with the biggest production volume is poly (vinyl chloride)(PVC)
considering their versatility, durability, lightweight, as well as low cost of production, plastics …

[HTML][HTML] Hydrolyzed sewage sludge as raw bio-based material for hermetic bag production

L Romero, S Weng, P Oulego, S Collado, I Marcet… - Waste Management, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to assess the potential of sewage sludge, a significant residue of
wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), as a sustainable resource for producing a bio-based …