Molecular Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
542, P. 113128 - 113128
Published: April 15, 2023
In
this
work
we
report
a
very
efficient
protocol
for
the
reduction
of
esters
and
lactones
reductive
depolymerization
various
polyester
plastic
waste
with
catalytic
system
HBpin/MoO2Cl2(H2O)2
under
mild
reaction
conditions
excellent
yields.
This
method
has
advantage
using
inexpensive
environmentally
friendly
MoO2Cl2(H2O)2
catalyst
capable
catalyzing
at
least
8
consecutive
PCL
reductions
good
Cleaner Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 100220 - 100220
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
People
discover
various
materials
from
time
to
that
break
the
boundaries
of
traditional
materials.
Plastic
is
a
revolutionized
material,
and
referred
as
"a
material
with
1,000
uses".
This
review
summarized
up-to-date
research
on
plastic
its
waste
pollution.
has
domain
throughout
human
life
versatile
properties
such
lightweight,
high
durability,
flexibility,
low
production
cost.
article
describes
applications,
benefits,
production,
consumption,
classifications
plastics.
commercialization
began
Second
World
War
grew
all
over
world
within
less
than
century.
The
global
annual
more
359
million
tons.
Despite
plastics
cause
severe
environmental
public
health
issues.
Accordingly,
this
study
addresses
major
issues
environment
health.
Plastics
can
degrade
into
micro
nano
sizes,
those
fine
particles
are
spreadable
in
air,
water,
soil.
Therefore,
both
terrestrial
aquatic
animals
go
through
negative
impacts
ingestion,
entangling,
ulcers,
reproduction,
oxidative
stress.
Microplastics
also
due
cardiovascular
diseases,
chronic
kidney
disease,
birth
defects,
cancer,
etc.
closing
contains
developed
end-of-life
options
(e.g.,
recycling
reprocessing,
incineration
energy
recovery,
modification
reuse,
value
addition,
landfilling)
biodegradable
non-biodegradable
wastes.
Several
international,
regional/national
level
legislations
policies/concepts
trade,
3R
policy,
circular
economy)
available
manage
generation.
management
discussed
offering
practical
insights
real-world
scenarios.
Solutions
challenges
effective
guide
create
sustainable
environmentally
responsible
approach.
Finally,
highlights
importance
judicious
decisions
involvement
stakeholders
overcome
crisis.
Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40, P. 100763 - 100763
Published: Feb. 4, 2023
One
of
the
main
environmentally
threatening
factors
is
plastic
waste
which
generates
in
great
quantity
and
causes
severe
damage
to
both
inhabitants
environment.
Commonly,
generated
on
land
ends
up
water
bodies,
resulting
detrimental
solid
impacts
aquatics
via
poisoning
flooding
marine
ecosystem.
Exploring
various
approaches
convert
wastes
into
new
products
known
as
an
efficient
way
manage
them
enhance
sustainability
environment,
discussed
this
article.
Moreover,
limitation
application
for
construction
purposes
also
considered.
It
wind
that
usage
will
significantly
rectify
our
environment
be
regarded
a
trustworthy
source
materials
applying
conventional
such
concrete
asphalt.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1485 - 1485
Published: March 16, 2023
Confronted
with
serious
environmental
problems
caused
by
the
growing
mountains
of
plastic
packaging
waste,
prevention
and
control
waste
has
become
a
major
concern
for
most
countries.
In
addition
to
recycling
wastes,
design
can
effectively
prevent
from
turning
into
solid
at
source.
The
reasons
are
that
extend
life
cycle
increase
values
waste;
moreover,
technologies
helpful
improving
properties
recycled
plastics
expanding
application
market
materials.
This
review
systematically
discussed
present
theory,
practice,
strategies,
methods
extracted
valuable
advanced
ideas
successful
cases.
Furthermore,
development
status
automatic
sorting
methods,
mechanical
individual
mixed
as
well
chemical
thermoplastic
thermosetting
were
comprehensively
summarized.
combination
front-end
back-end
accelerate
transformation
industry
an
unsustainable
model
economic
then
achieve
unity
economic,
ecological,
social
benefits.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(1)
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
Abstract
Polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC)
recycling
is
crucial
for
mitigating
the
environmental
impact
of
PVC
wastes,
which
take
decades
to
decompose
in
landfills.
This
review
examines
current
state
processes,
focusing
on
challenges
and
future
research
opportunities.
It
explores
types
sources
including
post‐consumer,
industrial,
construction
wastes.
Conventional
methods
such
as
mechanical,
thermal,
chemical
are
discussed,
highlighting
their
advantages,
limitations,
successful
applications.
Furthermore,
recent
advances
recycling,
biological,
plasma‐assisted,
solvent‐based
explored,
considering
potential
benefits
challenges.
The
emphasizes
European
context
region
has
implemented
regulatory
initiatives
collaborations.
points
out
Circular
Economy
Action
Plan
directives
targeting
waste
management,
have
promoted
established
a
supportive
framework.
Challenges
technologies,
low
yield
high
energy
consumption,
identified.
calls
development
efficient
cost‐effective
along
with
improvements
infrastructure
consumer
awareness.
Assessing
economic
impacts,
significantly
reduces
greenhouse
gas
emissions
conserves
resources
compared
virgin
production.
include
job
creation
reduced
raw
material
costs.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 3738 - 3766
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Waste
plastics
can
be
recycled
for
use
in
energy
storage
materials
(
e.g.
,
electricity,
heat
storage,
and
hydrogen).
The
study
aims
to
provide
a
basis
further
research
on
the
integrated
of
waste
while
reducing
carbon
emissions.
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
173, P. 117631 - 117631
Published: March 5, 2024
The
pervasive
presence
of
plastics
in
the
environment,
particularly
microplastics,
has
become
a
significant
global
challenge,
demanding
innovative
solutions
for
their
management
and
upcycling.
While
traditional
methods
including
landfill
incineration
face
limitations
environmental
impact,
emerging
technologies
offer
promising
pathways
conversion
into
valuable
chemicals
fuels,
operating
under
ambient
conditions
often
utilizing
sustainable
energy
sources.
Considering
current
research
progress
plastic
upgrading,
it
is
necessary
to
summarize
chemical
upcycling
waste.
To
this
end,
review
provides
an
overall
examination
methodologies
treatment,
pyrolysis,
hydrogenolysis,
photocatalysis,
electrocatalysis.
Existing
knowledge
gaps
future
directions
are
then
proposed.
Overall,
highlights
potential
these
novel
approaches
aligning
with
principles
circular
economy.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 2807 - 2807
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
The
extensive
use
of
polymeric
materials
has
resulted
in
significant
environmental
pollution,
prompting
the
need
for
a
deeper
understanding
their
degradation
processes
and
impacts.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
environment
impact
on
health
experimental
animals.
It
identifies
common
polymers,
delineates
pathways,
describes
resulting
products
under
different
conditions.
covers
physical,
chemical,
biological
mechanisms,
highlighting
complex
interplay
factors
influencing
these
processes.
Furthermore,
it
examines
implications
products,
using
animals
as
proxies
assessing
potential
risks
to
human
health.
By
synthesizing
current
research,
focuses
studies
related
small
organisms
(primarily
rodents
invertebrates,
supplemented
by
fish
mollusks)
explore
effects
polymer
living
underscores
urgency
developing
implementing
effective
waste
management
strategies.
These
strategies
are
crucial
mitigating
adverse
impacts
degradation,
thus
promoting
more
sustainable
interaction
between
activities
natural
environment.
