Lightweight concrete with expanded polystyrene (EPS) has been adopted for several
decades. The EPS is to reduce the structural weight of the material for precast and …

This review article discusses the environmental and economic effects of recycling, as well as
sustainable thermoplastic polymer recycling technologies. Several researchers have utilized …

Chemical recycling is one of the most promising technologies that could contribute to
circular economy targets by providing solutions to plastic waste; however, it is still at an early …

The quantification of microplastics (MP) in environmental samples is currently a challenging
task. To enable low quantification limits, an analytical method has been developed …

Polymer recycling is a way to reduce environmental problems caused by polymeric waste
accumulation generated from day-to-day applications of polymer materials such packaging …

Plastics have transformed our modern world. With a range of outstanding properties, they
are used in an ever-widening range of applications. However, the linear economy of their …

Since the creation of first man-made plastic, the global production and consumption of
plastics have been continuously increasing. However, because plastic materials are durable …

The excessive amount of global plastic produced over the past century, together with poor
waste management, has raised concerns about environmental sustainability. Plastic …

Recycling of plastic is an established technology contributing to a circular economy. A
sustainable society requires recycling to produce high quality feedstocks from all types of …

Currently, the growing consumption of polymer products creates the large quantities of
waste materials resulting in public concern in the environment and people life …