Characterization and Application of Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 4226 - 4226
Published: Dec. 31, 2023
Graphene,
an
innovative
nanocarbon,
has
been
discovered
as
a
significant
technological
material.
Increasing
utilization
of
graphene
moved
research
towards
the
development
sustainable
green
techniques
to
synthesize
and
related
nanomaterials.
This
review
article
is
basically
designed
highlight
sustainability
aspects
graphene.
Consequently,
vision
presented
for
nanocomposites.
Environmentally
production
ensuing
nanomaterials
studied.
The
formation
graphene,
oxide,
reduced
other
derivatives
synthesized
using
ecological
carbon
sources,
solvents,
non-toxic
reagents,
routes.
Furthermore,
conversion
industrial
polymers
recycled
In
addition,
have
also
used
form
method.
implication
in
energy
systems
investigated.
Specifically,
high
specific
capacitance
retention
were
observed
graphene-based
supercapacitor
systems.
Subsequently,
may
act
multi-functional,
performance,
nanomaterial
with
low
weight,
price,
environmental
friendliness
engineering
storage
applications.
However,
existing
challenges
regarding
advanced
material
design,
processing,
recyclability,
commercial
scale
need
be
overcome
unveil
true
sectors.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 764 - 764
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Plastics
play
an
indispensable
role
in
modern
society,
yet
their
long-term
durability
poses
severe
environmental
challenges,
with
mismanaged
waste
polluting
ecosystems
worldwide.
The
transition
to
a
circular
economy
emphasizes
the
importance
of
recycling
and
resource
recovery
mitigate
these
impacts.
While
conventional
disposal
methods
like
mechanical
chemical
or
incineration
face
limitations
such
as
quality
degradation,
high
costs,
pollutant
emissions,
value-added
approaches
present
innovative
solution.
This
review
explores
potential
integrating
recycled
plastic
into
composite
materials
enhance
performance
sustainability.
Focusing
on
diverse
strategies,
paper
highlights
use
plastics
combination
fibers,
wood,
metal,
concrete,
glass,
rubber,
textiles,
foam.
These
composites
demonstrate
superior
mechanical,
thermal,
properties,
enabling
applications
across
industries
construction,
automotive,
aerospace,
furniture.
Furthermore,
various
roles
waste—such
filler,
reinforcement,
matrix,
additive—are
analyzed
showcase
advancements
material
innovation.
By
presenting
methodologies
outcomes
from
recent
research,
this
underscores
creating
high-performance
materials,
supporting
sustainable
development
economic
goals.
Physical Review Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(7)
Published: July 16, 2024
When
two
different
polymers
are
blended,
they
form
phase-separated
emulsions
with
weak
interfaces.
These
recycled
materials
inferior
to
the
original
plastics,
posing
a
fundamental
challenge
for
recycling
mixed
plastic
waste
streams.
An
emerging
solution
this
problem
is
addition
of
multiblock
copolymer
compatibilizer
``stitch
together''
interface.
Using
coarse-grained
molecular
dynamics
simulations,
Collanton
and
Dorfman
examined
how
interfacial
toughness
impacted
by
number
blocks
in
loading,
connecting
microstructural
features
interface
its
failure
mechanism.
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
work
presents
an
integrated
approach
to
industrial
decarbonization
by
converting
mixed
polyolefin
waste
into
structured
carbon
with
exceptional
Joule
heating
properties,
enabling
efficient
electrified
hydrogen
production
via
NH
3
decomposition.
Characterization and Application of Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1), P. 4226 - 4226
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Graphene,
an
innovative
nanocarbon,
has
been
discovered
as
a
significant
technological
material.
Increasing
utilization
of
graphene
moved
research
towards
the
development
sustainable
green
techniques
to
synthesize
and
related
nanomaterials.
This
review
article
is
basically
designed
highlight
sustainability
aspects
graphene.
Consequently,
vision
presented
for
nanocomposites.
Environmentally
production
ensuing
nanomaterials
studied.
The
formation
graphene,
oxide,
reduced
other
derivatives
synthesized
using
ecological
carbon
sources,
solvents,
non-toxic
reagents,
routes.
Furthermore,
conversion
industrial
polymers
recycled
In
addition,
have
also
used
form
method.
implication
in
energy
systems
investigated.
Specifically,
high
specific
capacitance
retention
were
observed
graphene-based
supercapacitor
systems.
Subsequently,
may
act
multi-functional,
performance,
nanomaterial
with
low
weight,
price,
environmental
friendliness
engineering
storage
applications.
However,
existing
challenges
regarding
advanced
material
design,
processing,
recyclability,
commercial
scale
need
be
overcome
unveil
true
sectors.
Journal of Chemical Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Plastic
recycling
has
gained
increasing
attention
due
to
the
negative
impacts
of
improper
plastic
waste
management
and
its
end-of-life
outcomes.
Despite
growing
research
educational
efforts
on
sustainability,
integration
community
service
into
student
learning
experiences
remains
limited.
To
address
this
gap
promote
sustainable
practices
among
younger
generation,
a
cleanup
outreach
event
is
developed
in
conjunction
with
pre-
post-cleanup
lectures.
The
lectures
covered
knowledge
recycling,
relevant
policies,
advancements
sustainability
within
industry
academia.
activity,
held
at
Biloxi
Beach
Hattiesburg,
Mississippi,
provided
students
hands-on
experience
addressing
local
pollution
connected
classroom
real-life
issues.
Integrating
content
provides
an
approach
about
while
raising
awareness
societal
needs
future
technological
opportunities.
