ACS Environmental Au,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
2(6), С. 510 - 522
Опубликована: Авг. 12, 2022
Upcycling
of
waste
plastics
diverts
from
landfill,
which
helps
in
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Graphitic
carbon
is
an
interesting
material
with
a
wide
range
applications
electronics,
energy
storage,
fuel
cells,
and
even
as
advanced
fillers
for
polymer
composites.
It
very
strong
highly
conductive
consisting
weakly
bound
graphene
layers
arranged
hexagonal
structure.
There
are
different
ways
synthesizing
graphitic
carbons,
the
co-pyrolysis
biomass
plastic
wastes
promising
approach
large-scale
production.
Highly
graphitized
surface
areas
201
m2/g
was
produced
polyethylene
pinewood
at
600
°C.
Similarly,
porous
having
superior
discharge
capacity
(290
mAh/g)
developed
sugar
cane
polymers
catalysts.
The
addition
including
high-density
to
pyrolysis
tends
increase
area
improve
carbons.
Likewise,
temperature
plays
important
role
enhancing
content
thereby
quality
during
process.
application
metal
catalysts
can
reduce
graphitization
while
same
time
by
increasing
contents.
This
work
reports
some
typical
preparation
methods
first
thermochemical
methods,
exfoliation
template-based
production
salt-based
methods.
factors
affecting
char
conversion
processes
reviewed
critically.
Moreover,
current
state-of-the-art
characterization
technologies
such
Raman,
scanning
electron
microscopy,
high-resolution
transmission
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
discussed
detail,
finally,
overview
on
applications,
scalability,
future
trends
graphitic-like
carbons
highlighted.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(14), С. 10821 - 10821
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2023
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
mounting
concern
about
the
bearing
of
microplastics
on
human
health
and
comprehensive
natural
environment.
These
particles
come
from
a
variety
sources,
such
as
soaps,
personal
care
products,
rundown
bigger
plastic
items.
The
impacts
marine
life
other
ecosystems
are
substantial,
including
ingestion
by
animals,
interference
with
their
reproductive
systems,
even
death.
economic
implications
also
significant,
industries,
fishing
tourism
being
affected
presence
in
Exposure
to
can
pose
potential
risks
humans,
respiratory
digestive
problems,
well
disrupt
sleep,
contribute
obesity,
increase
risk
diabetes.
To
address
this
issue,
policies
initiatives
have
put
place
reduce
microplastic
pollution,
but
challenges
that
need
be
overcome,
lack
awareness,
limited
resources,
ineffective
regulations.
Further
research
is
needed
fully
understand
our
develop
effective
strategies
mitigate
problem.
article,
we
discussed
requirement
multifaceted
approach
reducing
use,
promoting
proper
disposal
recycling
waste,
developing
innovative
technologies
for
capturing
removing
environment,
raising
public
implementing
regulations
policies.
It
only
through
concerted
efforts
collaboration
between
individuals,
governments
threat
tackled.
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Март 6, 2023
Advancements
in
chemical,
medical,
cosmetic,
and
plastic
producing
industries
have
improved
agricultural
yields,
health
human
life
general.
As
a
negative
consequence,
plethora
of
chemicals
are
intentionally
unintentionally
released
to
terrestrial
aquatic
environments
with
sometimes
devastating
effects
for
entire
ecosystems.
One
mitigation
strategy
counteract
this
pollution
is
bioremediation.
Bioremediation
an
umbrella
term
biologically
mediated
processes
during
which
undesired
compound
transformed,
degraded,
sequestered
and/or
entirely
removed
from
the
ecosystem.
Organisms
across
all
domains
may
mediate
bioremediation;
yet,
fungi
particularly
promising
candidates.
They
possess
metabolic
capabilities
break
down
complex
molecules
make
ultimate
degraders
recalcitrant
organic
matter
nature.
by
fungi,
also
termed
mycoremediation,
has
been
more
frequently
investigated
than
ecosystems,
although
thrive
lacustrine
marine
environments.
Here,
we
focus
on
mycoremediation
emerging
pollutants
In
context,
draw
parallels
between
fungal
taxa,
their
role
mycoremediation.
We
discuss
ability
break-down
(i)
pesticides,
(ii)
pharmaceuticals
personal
care
products,
(iii)
plastics,
both
conventional
types
(iv)
bioplastics,
role,
(v)
heavy
metal
pollution.
Furthermore,
(vi)
possible
strategies
applied
settings
highlight
novel
enzyme
based
strategies.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
271, С. 115942 - 115942
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2024
The
global
production
and
consumption
of
plastics,
as
well
their
deposition
in
the
environment,
are
experiencing
exponential
growth.
In
addition,
mismanaged
plastic
waste
(PW)
losses
into
drainage
channels
a
growing
source
microplastic
(MP)
pollution
concern.
However,
complete
understanding
environmental
implications
throughout
life
cycle
is
yet
to
be
fully
understood.
Determining
potential
extent
which
MPs
contribute
overall
ecotoxicity
possible
through
monitoring
PW
release
MP
removal
during
remediation.
Life
assessments
(LCAs)
have
been
extensively
utilized
many
comparative
analyses,
such
comparing
petroleum-based
plastics
with
biomass
single-use
multi-use
alternatives.
These
typically
yield
unexpected
or
paradoxical
results.
Nevertheless,
there
still
paucity
reliable
data
tools
for
conducting
LCAs
on
plastics.
On
other
hand,
impact
so
far
not
considered
LCA
studies.
This
due
absence
inventory-related
regarding
releases
characterization
factors
necessary
quantify
effects
MP.
Therefore,
this
review
paper
conducts
comprehensive
literature
order
assess
current
state
knowledge
impacts
that
occur
along
strategies
management
LCA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20(17), С. 6667 - 6667
Опубликована: Авг. 28, 2023
Plastics,
due
to
their
varied
properties,
find
use
in
different
sectors
such
as
agriculture,
packaging,
pharmaceuticals,
textiles,
and
construction,
mention
a
few.
Excessive
of
plastics
results
lot
plastic
waste
buildup.
Poorly
managed
(as
shown
by
heaps
on
dumpsites,
free
spaces,
along
roads,
marine
systems)
the
landfills,
are
just
fraction
environment.
A
complete
picture
should
include
micro
nano-plastics
(MNPs)
hydrosphere,
biosphere,
lithosphere,
atmosphere,
current
extreme
weather
conditions
(which
effects
climate
change),
wear
tear,
other
factors
promote
MNP
formation.
MNPs
pose
threat
environment
more
than
pristine
counterparts.
This
review
highlights
entry
occurrence
primary
secondary
soil,
water
air,
together
with
aging.
Furthermore,
uptake
internalization,
plants,
animals,
humans
discussed,
toxicity
effects.
Finally,
future
perspective
conclusion
given.
The
material
utilized
this
work
was
acquired
from
published
articles
internet
using
keywords
waste,
degradation,
microplastic,
aging,
toxicity.
Journal of Fungi,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(3), С. 167 - 167
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2024
Industrial
development
has
enhanced
the
release
into
environment
of
large
quantities
chemical
compounds
with
high
toxicity
and
limited
prospects
degradation.
The
pollution
soil
water
xenobiotic
chemicals
become
a
major
ecological
issue;
therefore,
innovative
treatment
technologies
need
to
be
explored.
Fungal
bioremediation
is
promising
technology
exploiting
their
metabolic
potential
remove
or
lower
concentrations
xenobiotics.
In
particular,
white
rot
fungi
(WRF)
are
unique
microorganisms
that
show
capacities
degrade
wide
range
toxic
such
as
synthetic
dyes,
chlorophenols,
polychlorinated
biphenyls,
organophosphate
pesticides,
explosives
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs).
this
review,
we
address
main
classes
enzymes
involved
in
fungal
degradation
organic
pollutants,
mechanisms
used
by
these
suitability
biomass
extracellular
for
bioremediation.
We
also
exemplify
role
several
degrading
pollutants
PAHs
emerging
pharmaceuticals
perfluoroalkyl/polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFASs).
Finally,
discuss
existing
current
limitations
using
WRF
polluted
environments
future
strategies
improve
biodegradation
processes.
