International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 37 - 48
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Increased
population
growth
coupled
with
heightened
industrial
processes
and
improved
lifestyles
have
led
to
more
generation
of
solid
waste
which
end
up
in
indiscriminate
unregulated
dumpsites.
These
slid
wastes
are
well
repositories
for
heavy
metals
can
impact
negatively
on
the
ecosystem
causing
severe
ecological
damage
affecting
biota.
In
this
study,
soils
Chromolaena
odorata
collected
from
ten
dumpsites
Kazaure
town
were
assayed
their
metal
content
using
Flame
Atomic
Absorption
Spectrophotometer.
Physicochemical
parameters
soil
also
examined
standard
analytical
procedures.
The
results
revealed
varying
concentration
plant
sample.
mean
concentrations
(mg/kg)
were:
43.0±9.3>24.4±8.4>14.0±9.0>1.3±0.7,
respectively
while
reveal:
36.20
±
7.70,
21.10
5.30,
11.20
3.00
1.5
0.8
Zn,
Cu,
Pb
Cd,
respectively.
general
trend
abundance
both
is:
Zn>Cu>Pb>Cd.
level
is
higher
than
control
sites
generally
exceeded
WHO
maximum
permissible
limits.
transfer
factors
greater
unity
several
sampling
locations
suggest
that
has
high
potential
translocate
bio
accumulate
its
tissues.
This
implies
risk
concerns
about
use
as
manures
grow
crops
consumption.
Therefore
regular
monitoring
decontamination
dumpsite
needs
be
done
before
it
agricultural
activities.
Moreso,
imperative
stringent
management
policies
put
place
mitigate
contamination
risks,
ensure
resilient
secure
food
system
Compounds,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 4 - 4
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
The
depletion
of
fossil
fuels
and
environmental
concerns
have
driven
the
development
sustainable
materials,
including
bio-based
biodegradable
plastics,
as
alternatives
to
conventional
plastics.
Although
these
plastics
aid
in
waste
management
climate
change
mitigation,
their
vulnerability
oxidative
degradation
impacts
longevity,
durability,
performance.
Natural
antioxidants
such
tocopherols,
flavonoids,
tannins,
extracted
from
plants
or
agri-food
waste,
present
a
alternative
synthetic
stabilizers
by
enhancing
thermal
stability
polymers
like
poly(lactic
acid)
(PLA),
poly(butylene
succinate)
(PBS),
succinate-adipate)
(PBSA),
adipate-co-terephthalate)
(PBAT),
poly(hydroxyalkanoate)
(PHA),
starch-based
materials.
This
review
highlights
recent
advances
stabilized
with
natural
antioxidants,
mechanisms
action,
role
improving
material
properties
for
applications
packaging.
Additionally,
it
explores
impact
on
recycling
processes,
advancements
composite
production
techniques,
future
research
directions.
Bioplastics
can
achieve
enhanced
performance,
reduce
support
circular
economy
incorporating
antioxidants.
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
361, P. 142380 - 142380
Published: May 18, 2024
Due
to
weather
and
working/operational
conditions,
plastic
degradation
produces
toxic
non-biodegradable
nano
microplastics
(N/M-Ps,
ranging
from
10
nm
5
mm),
over
time
these
N/M-Ps
have
integrated
with
the
human
cycle
through
ingestion
inhalation.
These
N/M-Ps,
as
serious
emerging
pollutants,
are
causing
considerable
adverse
health
issues
due
up-taken
by
cells,
tissue,
organs,
including
brain.
It
has
been
proven
that
can
cross
blood-brain
barrier
(via
olfactory
blood
vessels)
affect
secretion
of
neuroinflammatory
(cytokine
chemokine),
transporters,
receptor
markers.
Neurotoxicity,
neuroinflammation,
brain
injury,
which
may
result
in
such
scenarios
a
concern
cause
disorders.
However,
related
pathways
pathogenesis
not
well-explored
but
focus
upcoming
research.
Therefore,
this
editorial,
well-organized
multidisciplinary
research
is
required
explore
associated
pathogenesis,
leading
mapping
nano-enabled
therapeutics
acute
chronic
N/M-P
exposure.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(13), P. 11363 - 11390
Published: June 13, 2024
Pyrolysis
is
an
important
process
to
mitigate
the
issues
of
plastic
waste
accumulation
and
fossil
energy
resource
exhaustion
as
it
can
convert
into
value-added
chemicals.
Accordingly,
in
this
comprehensive
review,
pyrolysis
mechanisms
product
distributions
common
plastics,
such
polystyrene,
polyethylene,
poly(ethylene
terephthalate)
polypropylene,
poly(vinyl
chloride),
their
blends
are
examined,
inherent
properties
these
plastics
analyzed.
This
review
primarily
focuses
on
recent
advancements
catalytic
pyrolysis,
specifically
transformation
aromatics.
Additionally,
detailed
descriptions
intricate
connections
between
resulting
products
various
reaction
conditions,
including
reactor
type,
catalyst,
temperature,
provided.
Furthermore,
mechanistic
kinetic
studies
systematically
evaluated.
Finally,
challenges
prospective
trends
summarized.
offers
insights
that
serve
references
for
development
industrially
applicable
catalysts
recycling
systems.
