[HTML][HTML] Recent advancements and challenges in emerging applications of biochar-based catalysts

X Yuan, Y Cao, J Li, AK Patel, CD Dong, X **… - Biotechnology …, 2023 - Elsevier
The sustainable utilization of biochar produced from biomass waste could substantially
promote the development of carbon neutrality and a circular economy. Due to their cost …

Effects of microplastics on the terrestrial environment: a critical review

PD Dissanayake, S Kim, B Sarkar, P Oleszczuk… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastics are emerging contaminants and there has been growing concern regarding
their impacts on aquatic and terrestrial environments. This review provides a comprehensive …

Plastic waste valorization by leveraging multidisciplinary catalytic technologies

H Zhou, Y Wang, Y Ren, Z Li, X Kong, M Shao… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Plastic waste triggers a series of concerns because of its disruptive impact on the
environment and ecosystem. From the point of view of catalysis, however, end-of-life plastics …

Catalytic depolymerization of polyester plastics toward closed-loop recycling and upcycling

Y Weng, CB Hong, Y Zhang, H Liu - Green Chemistry, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Plastic waste is globally ubiquitous and ecologically harmful, but it can be recycled as an
abundant carbon source to alleviate worldwide heavy dependence on fossil resources and …

Upcycling of poly (ethylene terephthalate) to produce high-value bio-products

J Diao, Y Hu, Y Tian, R Carr, TS Moon - Cell Reports, 2023 - cell.com
More than 70 million tons of poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET) are manufactured worldwide
every year. The accumulation of PET waste has become a global pollution concern …

[HTML][HTML] Plastic wastes derived carbon materials for green energy and sustainable environmental applications

Z Chen, W Wei, BJ Ni, H Chen - Environmental Functional Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic waste has become a serious environmental issue and has attracted increasing
attention. Various treatment technologies have been developed for the remediation of this …

The role of plastic chemical recycling processes in a circular economy context

Q Liu, S Martinez-Villarreal, S Wang, NNT Tien… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
It is estimated that nearly 400 million tons of plastic are produced each year worldwide.
However, only 10% of this enormous amount is recycled after use. Currently, mechanical …

Impact of KOH Activation on Rice Husk Derived Porous Activated Carbon for Carbon Capture at Flue Gas alike Temperatures with High CO2/N2 Selectivity

R Nandi, MK Jha, SK Guchhait, D Sutradhar… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Metal-free porous activated carbon is an effective alternative to capture CO2 due to its high
surface area and textural advantages. In this regard, the present research work explores a …

Catalytic pyrolysis of waste polyethylene using combined CaO and Ga/ZSM-5 catalysts for high value-added aromatics production

L Fu, Q **ong, Q Wang, L Cai, Z Chen… - … sustainable chemistry & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Amidst the global focus on recycling and treatment of waste plastics for resource
sustainability, it is a huge challenge to convert waste plastics into aromatics, especially high …

Preparation of renewable porous carbons for CO2 capture–A review

Y Shen - Fuel Processing Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
A diversity of renewable wastes such as biomass and plastic can be employed for the
synthesis of porous carbons, which have emerged as promising materials for CO 2 capture …