Synergistic technologies for a circular economy: upcycling waste plastics and biomass

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Sept. 15, 2024

Abstract The urgent need for sustainable waste management has led to the exploration of upcycling plastics and biomass as viable solutions. In 2018, global plastic production reached 359 million tonnes, with an estimated 12000 tonnes projected be delivered disposed in landfills by 2050. Unfortunately, current practices result only 19.5% being recycled, while rest is either landfilled (55%) or incinerated (25.5%). improper disposal contributes issues such soil groundwater contamination, air pollution, wildlife disturbance. On other hand, potential deliver around 240 exajoules energy per year 2060. However, its utilization remains relatively small, approximately 9% biomass-derived consumed Europe 2017. This review explores various methods biomass, including mechanical, chemical, biological, thermal approaches. It also highlights applications upcycled sectors construction, packaging, generation, chemicals. environmental economic benefits are emphasized, reduction preservation natural resources, carbon footprint reduction, circular economy advancement.

Language: Английский

Assessing the interplay between waste-to-energy capacity, infrastructure investment, technological innovation, composting adoption, and governmental effectiveness

Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 314, P. 134181 - 134181

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Language: Английский