Advanced Materials Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Abstract
The
immiscibility
of
plastic
waste,
which
is
often
a
limiting
factor
in
traditional
recycling
processes,
considered
this
study
as
key
feature
for
functional
material
design.
Polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF),
renowned
its
exceptional
triboelectric
and
piezoelectric
properties,
combined
with
post‐consumer
thermoplastic
waste
from
the
packaging
industry
to
create
novel,
sustainable
energy‐harvesting
solution.
Immiscible
compounds
wasted
high‐density
polyethylene,
polypropylene,
polystyrene,
polyethylene
terephthalate
form
physical
mixtures
domains
individual
polymers
within
melt,
enhance
mechano‐electric
conversion
when
paired
PVDF
achieve
remarkable
output
voltage
800
V,
short‐circuit
current
charge
densities
reaching
260
µAcm⁻
2
710
nCm⁻
,
respectively,
surpassing
PVDF‐nanoparticle
composites.
This
method
not
only
reduces
reliance
on
costly
nanomaterials
but
also
demonstrates
potential
repurposed
energy
applications.
design
sensors
examined
distinguish
contribution
piezo‐
tribo‐electrifications.
Examples
low‐cost
constructed
films
demonstrate
efficient
sensitivity
mechanical
stimuli
highlight
repurposing
immiscible
solution
pollution
contributor
green
technologies.
Clean Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(1), С. 20 - 20
Опубликована: Март 5, 2025
Plastic
waste
poses
a
significant
challenge
in
Africa
and
around
the
world,
with
its
volume
continuing
to
increase
at
an
alarming
rate.
In
Africa,
estimated
25–33%
of
daily
is
made
up
plastic,
posing
threat
environment,
marine
life,
human
health.
One
potential
solution
this
problem
waste-to-energy
recycling,
such
as
pyrolysis,
which
involves
conversion
materials
into
oil,
char,
non-condensable
gasses
through
thermochemical
process
absence
oxygen.
Given
abundance
continent’s
energy
challenges,
pyrolysis
offers
sustainable
solution.
This
review
delves
concept
products,
thermodynamics,
endothermic
kinetics,
presenting
it
promising
way
address
plastic
Africa.
Despite
African
Union’s
goal
recycle
waste,
continent
faces
barriers
achieving
target,
including
infrastructural,
economic,
social
difficulties.
It
crucial
implement
strategies
for
managing
mitigate
environmental
degradation
promote
cleaner
healthier
living
environment.
Pyrolysis
technology
highlighted
viable
management,
can
convert
valuable
byproducts
syngas.
Case
studies
from
countries
like
South
Nigeria
demonstrate
scaling
management
issues
while
generating
job
opportunities.
underscores
need
investment,
regulatory
support,
public
awareness
overcome
challenges
unlock
full
Embracing
method
could
lead
economic
benefits
continent.
Advanced Materials Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Abstract
The
immiscibility
of
plastic
waste,
which
is
often
a
limiting
factor
in
traditional
recycling
processes,
considered
this
study
as
key
feature
for
functional
material
design.
Polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF),
renowned
its
exceptional
triboelectric
and
piezoelectric
properties,
combined
with
post‐consumer
thermoplastic
waste
from
the
packaging
industry
to
create
novel,
sustainable
energy‐harvesting
solution.
Immiscible
compounds
wasted
high‐density
polyethylene,
polypropylene,
polystyrene,
polyethylene
terephthalate
form
physical
mixtures
domains
individual
polymers
within
melt,
enhance
mechano‐electric
conversion
when
paired
PVDF
achieve
remarkable
output
voltage
800
V,
short‐circuit
current
charge
densities
reaching
260
µAcm⁻
2
710
nCm⁻
,
respectively,
surpassing
PVDF‐nanoparticle
composites.
This
method
not
only
reduces
reliance
on
costly
nanomaterials
but
also
demonstrates
potential
repurposed
energy
applications.
design
sensors
examined
distinguish
contribution
piezo‐
tribo‐electrifications.
Examples
low‐cost
constructed
films
demonstrate
efficient
sensitivity
mechanical
stimuli
highlight
repurposing
immiscible
solution
pollution
contributor
green
technologies.
