Circular plastic economy for sustainable development: current advances and future perspectives

2025/01/01 by Muhammad Anwar, Maria E. Konnova, S. Dastgir · 1 voice
Environmental Science · Materials Science · #Microplastics and Plastic Pollution #Recycling and Waste Management Techniques #biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

paper · pdf · doi:10.1039/d5su00225g

openalex publication_date 2025/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01

Abstract

This review highlights advanced catalytic processes that hold industrial relevance for transforming plastic waste into sustainable fuels, chemical feedstock and advance materials, thereby facilitating chemical circular economy. Image partially generated using iStock AI Image Generator.

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