deployment
(10-14
GW/yr)
would
have
to
increase
by
a
factor
of
about
7
(to
88
between
2026
and
2035
meet
decarbonization
goals.The
authors
like
note
that
this
scenario
represents
higher
degree
than
some
other
recent
studies,
it
is
chosen
be
illustrative
the
volumes
material
U.S.
economy
might
need
handle
should
continue
ramp
up
rapidly.We
used
historical
wind
energy
data
aforementioned
high-deployment
capacity
projections
estimate
resulting
decommissioned
materials
ability
existing
recycling
infrastructure
process
these
materials.We
conducted
modeling,
life
cycle
assessment,
technoeconomic
analyses
quantify
metrics
related
technical,
environmental,
economic
potential
trade-offs
alternative
processes
for
major
components.Our
focus
included
turbine
component
designs
may
start
entering
waste
stream
in
next
few
years.We
then
results
from
analysis,
aggregated
those
relate
each
other,
developed
priorities
RD&D
needs
opportunities
power
plant
goals
Energy
Act
2020.
Key
FindingsThe
key
findings
work
include
following:•
Under
2020
through
2050,
can
anticipated
volume
concrete
aggregates
8
foundations
access
roads
as
well
steel
components
tower,
nacelle,
drivetrain.Anticipated
iron
scraps
do
not
exceed
10%
capacity.Calculated
consider
future
or
repowering
9
operations.Although
appears
sufficient,
investments
are
needed
decarbonize
their
production
further
reduce
impacts
systems,
loss
critical
alloying
elements
during
end-of-life
management,
develop
enhanced
disassembly
operations
could
facilitate
reuse
and/or
recovery
high-value
recycled
materials.
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15, С. 100254 - 100254
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2023
The
current
transition
to
sustainability
and
the
circular
economy
can
be
viewed
as
a
socio-technical
response
environmental
impacts
need
enhance
overall
performance
of
linear
production
consumption
paradigm.
concept
biowaste
refineries
feasible
alternative
petroleum
has
gained
popularity.
Biowaste
become
an
important
raw
material
source
for
developing
bioproducts
biofuels.
Therefore,
effective
management
systems
biofuels
are
crucial
employed
pillars
economy.
Bioplastics,
typically
plastics
manufactured
from
bio-based
polymers,
stand
contribute
more
sustainable
commercial
plastic
life
cycles
part
in
which
virgin
polymers
made
renewable
or
recycled
materials.
Various
frameworks
strategies
utilized
model
illustrate
additional
patterns
fossil
fuel
bioplastic
feedstock
prices
various
governments'
long-term
policies.
This
review
paper
highlights
harmful
fossil-based
on
environment
human
health,
well
mass
eco-friendly
alternatives
such
biodegradable
bioplastics.
Utilizing
new
types
bioplastics
derived
resources
(e.g.,
biowastes,
agricultural
wastes,
microalgae)
choosing
appropriate
end-of-life
option
anaerobic
digestion)
may
right
direction
ensure
production.
Clear
regulation
financial
incentives
still
required
scale
niche
large-scale
market
applications
with
truly
impact.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
248, С. 125845 - 125845
Опубликована: Июль 18, 2023
Sustainable
food
packaging
is
a
necessary
element
to
ensure
the
success
of
system,
accomplishment
which
weighed
in
terms
quality
retention
and
ensured
products
safety.
Irrespective
raised
environmental
concerns
regarding
petroleum-based
materials,
sustainable
analysis
lab
land
assessment
should
be
priority
eliminate
similar
fates
new
material.
Functionalized
bio-based
hydrogels
are
one
smartest
inventions
that
expected
revolutionize
industry.
Although
this
review,
focus
relies
on
recent
developments
hydrogel
natural
biopolymers
such
as
proteins
polysaccharides
from
could
obtained,
challenges
encountered
hydrogel-based
materials
future
prospects
also
discussed.
Moreover,
need
for
Life
Cycle
Assessment,
stress
certifications
waste
management
system
suggested
can
bring
both
into
same
recycling
bins.
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
124(16), С. 9457 - 9579
Опубликована: Авг. 16, 2024
The
large
production
volumes
of
commodity
polyolefins
(specifically,
polyethylene,
polypropylene,
polystyrene,
and
poly(vinyl
chloride)),
in
conjunction
with
their
low
unit
values
multitude
short-term
uses,
have
resulted
a
significant
pressing
waste
management
challenge.
Only
small
fraction
these
is
currently
mechanically
recycled,
the
rest
being
incinerated,
accumulating
landfills,
or
leaking
into
natural
environment.
Since
are
energy-rich
materials,
there
considerable
interest
recouping
some
chemical
value
while
simultaneously
motivating
more
responsible
end-of-life
management.
An
emerging
strategy
catalytic
depolymerization,
which
portion
C-C
bonds
polyolefin
backbone
broken
assistance
catalyst
and,
cases,
additional
molecule
reagents.
When
products
molecules
materials
higher
own
right,
as
feedstocks,
process
called
upcycling.
This
review
summarizes
recent
progress
for
four
major
upcycling
strategies:
hydrogenolysis,
(hydro)cracking,
tandem
processes
involving
metathesis,
selective
oxidation.
Key
considerations
include
macromolecular
reaction
mechanisms
relative
to
mechanisms,
design
transformations,
effect
conditions
on
product
selectivity.
Metrics
describing
critically
evaluated,
an
outlook
future
advances
described.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1), С. 335 - 335
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2025
The
sustainability
of
the
planet
is
based
on
reducing
use
fossil
fuels
and
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
recovery
biomass
waste
puts
economically
valuable
materials
into
circulation,
which
can
successfully
replace
would
otherwise
be
sent
to
landfills.
Based
review
several
published
works,
we
observe
that
referenced
processes
value
or
are
not
necessarily
most
profitable
environmentally
friendly.
used
methods
valorize
mainly
researchers
knowledge
experience,
neglecting
some
more
appropriate
developing
technologies.
valorization
wastes
should
promote
production
products
with
highest
added
value,
it
must
also
friendly
cost-effective.
This
manuscript
proposes
a
hierarchy
for
various
waste,
from
agricultural
activities,
urban
solids
food
processing
industries,
even
wood
industries.
proposed
number
recommendations
aimed
at
increasing
biomass,
in
order
reach
objective
carbon
neutrality
comply
principles
circular
economy.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(18), С. 6807 - 6842
Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2023
This
paper
presents
recent
developments
in
electrically
conducting
nanocarbon-containing
polymer
composite
foams
for
advanced
applications
and
introduces
the
knowledge
gaps
potential
solutions.
Various
materials
have
been
used
electromagnetic
interference
shielding,
energy
storage,
piezoresistive
applications.
Among
these,
score
high
because
of
their
superior
performance
lightweight.
By
offering
a
holistic
overview
fundamentals
piezoresistivity,
processing
nanocomposites
foams,
critical
aspects
related
to
development
nanocomposite
applications,
this
provides
insight
into
future
advances
area.
Furthermore,
selective
localization
nanofiller
particles
blends
consequent
effects
on
foamability
electrical
properties
an
area
seldom
discussed
literature,
is
critically
reviewed
present
work.
In
summary,
offers
new
insights
design
conductive
sensors.
