Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 40
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
One
of
the
polymers
with
biggest
production
volume
is
poly(vinyl
chloride)
(PVC)
considering
their
versatility,
durability,
lightweight,
as
well
low
cost
production,
plastics
have
recently
become
an
essential
part
everyone's
daily
life.
However,
increased
and
usage
poses
significant
environmental
problems
because
incomplete
utilization,
a
lengthy
biodegradation
period,
detrimental
effects
on
living
things.
This
study
examines
latest
findings
in
PVC
research,
including
its
properties,
polymerization,
modification,
recycling,
diverse
applications.
It
has
been
proposed
that
during
along
application
both
inorganic
organic
thermal
stabilizers,
can
mitigate
some
basic
limiting
characteristics
PVC.
chemistry
extended
by
vast
continuous
study,
mainly
chemical
transformations
this
polymeric
material.
describes
modification
using
different
materials
active
modifying
agent.
The
latter
included
substitutions,
modifications,
nucleophilic
radicals,
removal
or
dehydrochlorination,
grafting
polymerizations.
PVC's
consequences
are
examined,
overview
functionalization
provided
article,
discussion
main
reactivity
trends
lens
recycling.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 1277 - 1277
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
The
explosion
of
plastic
waste
generation,
approaching
400
million
tons
per
year,
has
created
a
worldwide
environmental
crisis
that
conventional
management
systems
cannot
handle.
This
problem
can
be
solved
through
gasification,
which
converts
nonrecyclable
plastics
to
syngas
with
potential
applications
in
electricity
generation
and
synthetic
fuel
production.
study
investigates
whether
production
from
by
gasification
is
environmentally
economically
feasible.
Environmental
impacts
were
assessed
life
cycle
assessment
framework
using
impact
approach,
ReCiPe
2016,
10
midpoint/endpoint
categories.
Midpoint
results
the
baseline
scenario
grid-mix
revealed
climate
change
(GWP)
775
kg
CO2
equivalent
fossil
depletion
(FDP)
311
oil
ton
waste.
Meanwhile,
solar
showed
GWP
as
435
FDP
166
Switching
energy
cut
44%
47%,
respectively.
However,
tradeoffs
higher
human
toxicity
(HTP)
marine
ecotoxicity
(METP)
due
upstream
material
extraction
renewable
systems,
Among
performance
drivers,
inputs
operating
materials
identified
sensitivity
uncertainty
analyses.
Syngas
plant
50
day
yield
sales
revenue
USD
4.79
million,
excluding
4.05
operational
expenditures.
Financial
indicators
like
2.06-year
payback
period,
5.32
net
present
value
over
20-year
project
life,
38.2%
internal
rate
return
indicate
profitability
system.
An
external
cost
analysis
emissions-related
costs
26.43
processed,
dominated
NOx
emissions.
Despite
these
costs,
avoided
less
landfilling/incineration
support
gasification.
Gasification
should
promoted
subsidy
incentive
policymakers
for
wider
adoption
integration
into
municipal
systems.
Findings
show
it
adapted
global
sustainability
goals
circular
economy
principles
while
delivering
strong
economic
returns.
findings
also
contribute
several
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs),
instance,
SDG
7
promoting
clean
technologies,
12
implementing
economy,
13
reducing
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
At
present,
there
is
an
escalating
concern
among
consumers
regarding
the
spoilage
and
safety
of
food
items.
Furthermore,
packaging
materials
used
within
industry
are
typically
unsustainable
packaging.
To
confront
this
significant
challenge,
nanotechnology
may
offer
a
feasible
alternative
to
standard
practices.
Several
naturally
derived
polymers
capable
substituting
petrochemical-based
polymers.
The
application
biopolymers
has
demonstrated
ability
prolong
shelf
life
However,
these
frequently
exhibit
limited
functionality.
incorporation
nanomaterials
can
significantly
enhance
capabilities
films.
fields
trending
areas
research
that
hold
promise
for
addressing
various
challenges
sector.
Integrating
into
yields
advantages
relative
traditional
approaches.
It
contributes
enhanced
quality
safety,
provides
with
insights
their
dietary
practices,
enables
repair
tears,
increases
longevity
storage.
Incorporating
biobased
films
gained
prominence
in
sustainable
This
review
explores
general
overview
historical
perspective
nanotechnology.
In
addition,
we
addressed
kinds
involved
functions
applications
briefly
reviewed.
compilation
discussion
highlight
safe,
sustainable,
satisfiable
Finally,
toxicity,
future
trends
were
summarized.
underscores
necessity
