Environmental impact, economic and carbon footprint assessment of end-of-life PVC flex banners and its potential upcycling opportunities in the fashion industry

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 974, С. 179085 - 179085

Опубликована: Март 27, 2025

Язык: Английский

Polyvinyl chloride applications along with methods for managing its end-of-life items: A review

Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024

Owing to its unique blend of properties, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has become one the most important polymers that have been used in everyday life for many years. Its short- and long-term applications span multiple key industries such as building, electrical/electronic insulation, packaging, healthcare. These produce high volumes PVC solid items require responsible management when they reach their end-of-life because are not biodegradable. Simple affordable methods diverting this waste from landfills would contribute positively towards combating environmental problems. However, approaches reported literature there is a need collate easier comparison. For example, some alternative highly effective transforming into range valuable products but still associated with secondary pollution. This overview covers different facets virgin (rigid, semi-rigid, flexible), focusing mainly on importance, global increase use, waste’s recyclability. In addition pros cons recycling strategies, influence specific factors expanding market also considered albeit briefly. Notably, [Formula: see text]50 % world’s annual production utilization capacity accounted by meant building applications; these drive growth market.

Язык: Английский

One-pot synthesis of waste poly (vinyl-chloride) derived carbon dots for antimicrobial applications

Journal of Molecular Liquids, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 126540 - 126540

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский