Electrochemical methods for the direct reduction of alkyl esters have been understudied but provide a potential advantage for addressing specific waste streams given that such strategies often require only a minimal chemical profile. One such waste s...
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) belongs to the most widely used group of thermoplastics. Most of the market for PVC products belongs to plasticized compositions. Plasticizers are the most demanded additives in the polymer industry. Environmental problems an...
Zeta potential and nanoparticle size were determined on film forming solutions of native and heat-denatured proteins of bitter vetch as a function of pH and of different concentrations of the polyamines spermidine and spermine, both in the absence an...
For the first time, choline dihydrogencitrate salt (CCT) was tested as a sole plasticizer for starch-based materials. The effect of CCT content on the physicochemical properties of the obtained films was evaluated. The FTIR and XRD measurements revea...
Polymer blends are an essential category of materials formed by physically combining two or more polymers. The plasticizing process is advantageous for brittle or rigid polymer systems that need improved flexibility or ductility. The increasing deman...
This work evaluates for the first time the potential of an environmentally friendly plasticizer derived from epoxidized Brazil nut oil (EBNO) for biopolymers, such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA). EBNO was used due to its high epoxy content, reaching an o...
Esters of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids are promising plasticizers of polyvinyl chloride due to their low toxicity and high biodegradability. Plasticized PVC materials containing them are characterized by high frost resistance and heat resistance. In...
The acoustic melt stream velocity field, total force, and trajectory of fluorescent particles in the plasticizing chamber were analyzed using finite element simulation to investigate the acoustic streaming and mixing characteristics in ultrasonic pla...
The influence of a complex application of both plasticizing and air-entraining effects on concrete with polycarboxylate ether superplasticizer (PCE), air-entraining admixture (AIR), or an anti-foaming agent (AF) is analyzed in this paper with conside...
Polyurethane acrylate (PUA) from vegetable oil has been synthesized and prepared for solid polymer electrolyte. Polyol has been end-capped with Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate (TDI) followed by hydroxylethylmethylacrylate (HEMA) in a urethanation process to...
In this work, the effect of drawing pass on the surface layer softening or plasticizing of Q235 steel bar during electrochemical cold drawing (ECD) was studied, as well as cold drawing in air (DIA) for comparison. The results indicate that the soften...
Cyclic polylactide (cPLA) is a structural isomer of linear polylactide (PLA) although it possesses unique functionalities in comparison to its linear counterpart. Hitherto, the control of stereochemical purity in conventional cPLA synthesis has not b...
The optimal machine settings in polymer processing are usually the result of time-consuming and expensive trials. We present a workflow that allows the basic machine settings for the plasticizing process in injection molding to be determined with the...
Ultrasonic plasticizing of polymers for micro-injection molding has been proposed and studied for its unique potential in materials and energy-saving. In our previous work, we have demonstrated the characteristics of the interfacial friction heating...
In selective laser sintering (SLS), the heating temperature is a critical parameter for printability but can also be deleterious for the stability of active ingredients. This work aims to explore the plasticizing effect of di-carboxylic acids on redu...
Understanding the properties of polymer–metal interfacial friction is critical for accurate prototype design and process control in polymer-based advanced manufacturing. The transient polymer–metal interfacial friction characteristics are...
The main purpose of this paper was to evaluate the impact of both high- and low-Tg polymer additives on the physical stability of an amorphous drug, sildenafil (SIL). The molecular mobility of neat amorphous SIL was strongly affected by the polymeric...
The co-administration of curcumin and hesperetin might be beneficial in terms of neuroprotective activity; therefore, in this study, we attempted to develop a fixed-dose formulation comprising these two compounds in an amorphous state. The aim of obt...
An anomalous plasticizing effect was observed in polymer/ionic liquid (IL) solutions by applying broad range of rheological techniques. Poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)/IL solutions exhibit stronger dynamic temperature dependence than pure PEO, which is in...
Aiming at the lack of reliable gradual fault detection and abnormal condition alarm and evaluation ability in the plasticizing process of single-base gun propellant, a fault detection and diagnosis method based on normalized mutual information weight...
In the mid-twentieth century, the solid waste generated was mostly made of biodegradable materials. However, the invention of plastic and its widespread use have led to a staggering accumulation of plastic in the environment, posing a severe threat t...
The development of methods to reuse large volumes of plastic waste is essential to curb the environmental impact of plastic pollution. Plastic-reinforced cementitious materials (PRCs), such as plastic-reinforced mortar (PRM), may be potential avenues...
Plastics has been an integral part of our lives for the last century as the main material for various useful commodity items. Irony of fate, the same specific properties that make plastics ideal to create such a wide range of products are also respon...
Despite their different economic backgrounds, Japan and Sri Lanka share similarities as island nations. As a developing country, Sri Lanka needs to identify the country’s existing situation of Plastic Waste Management (PWM) to improve the circu...
Several linear alkyl diol dibenzoate compounds, ranging from C3 to C6 in central diol length, were evaluated for their plasticizing effectiveness in blends with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC). The results were compared to blends of PVC/di(2-ethylhexyl) p...
International policy discussions on plastic pollution are entering a new phase, with more than 100 governments calling for the launch of negotiations for a new global plastics agreement in 2022. This article aims to contribute to efforts to identify...
Bottle tops made of polythene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are a major source of terrestrial plastic pollution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study looks at the occurrence, distribution and fate of plastics derived from bottle tops in the are...
Achieving plastic circularity is imperative to using plastics without adverse effects. Today, only 9% of global plastic waste is recycled, signifying the need for more substantial advancements to accelerate our progress toward achieving plastic circu...
Plastic pollution and its environmental consequence are on the rise globally. In Nigeria, the proliferation of plastic bottle and sachet water (PBSW) manufacturing companies in various parts of the country has led to an increase in plastic waste gene...
The lack of precise definitions in plastics-related terminology continues to hinder the development of coherent sustainability strategies across the materials value chain. This communication revisits current definitions of plastics, polymers, and bio...
Cumulative plastic production worldwide skyrocketed from about 2 million tonnes in 1950 to 8.3 billion tonnes in 2015, with 6.3 billion tonnes (76%) ending up as waste. Of that waste, 79% is either in landfills or the environment. The purpose of the...
Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental challenge due to the widespread accumulation of petrochemical plastics in natural ecosystems. Conventional waste management strategies, including mechanical recycling and incineration, have de...
Starch has overtaken the bioplastic market in developing thermoplastic starch-based blends and composite systems owing to its biodegradability and sustainability. Thermoplastic starch (TPS) development is mostly a two-stage process involving plastici...
Bioplastics are increasingly expected to function not only as alternatives to fossil-derived plastics but also as components of circular plastic systems. However, currently bioplastics remain limited by cost, feedstock availability, achievable biomas...
This systematic review study adopted the PRISMA methodology to investigate recent research on wood-plastic composites (WPC) utilizing post-consumer plastics in the construction industry. Initially, 3111 articles were selected from academic databases...
The extensive use of plastics has led to a significant environmental threat due to the generation of waste plastic, which has shown significant challenges during recycling. The catalytic hydrocracking route, however, is viewed as a key strategy to ma...
Plastic has become established over the world as an essential basic need for our daily life. Current global plastic production exceeds 300 million tons annually. Plastics have many characteristics such as low production costs, inertness, relatively l...
Governments around the world are introducing single-use plastics bans to alleviate plastic marine pollution. This paper investigates whether banning single-use plastic items is an appropriate strategy to protect the environment. Product life cycle as...
Plastic is a versatile material that has contributed to numerous product innovations and convenience in everyday life. However, plastic production is growing at an alarming rate, and so has the generation of plastic waste. Unsound waste management re...
Plastic is referred to as a “material of every application”. From the packaging and automotive industries to the medical apparatus and computer electronics sectors, plastic materials are fulfilling demands efficiently. These plastics usually end up i...
It is widely accepted that plastic waste is one of the most urgent environmental concerns the world is currently facing. The emergence of bio-based plastics provides an opportunity to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and transition to a more circula...
In the Netherlands, plastic waste recycling is high on the policy agenda. Much effort is made to recycle, mostly by residents, who separate plastic waste at home. However, much of the separated waste is not recycled into new products. Substantial amo...
Soil plasticity characteristics are of great importance to practicing engineers and academics due to their wide range of applications mainly concerning settlement and soil strength assessment and volume change behavior. Therefore, assigning a plastic...
Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have revolutionized the manufacturing sector due to their benefits, such as design flexibility, ease of operation, and wide material selection. The use of AM in composites production has also become quite popu...
With an increasing use of plastic, considerable plastic waste is generated, threatening the environment and public health. In particular, changes in living patterns in urban areas have significantly impacted the rate at which plastic waste increases...
Agricultural plastic waste (APW) is an emerging source of soil pollution and potential micro- and nano-plastic (MNP) contamination in agroecosystems. This study focuses on the Apulia region in southern Italy, a key horticultural and viticultural area...
Over the past several decades, extensive research has advanced the understanding of liquefaction in clean sands and sand–silt mixtures under seismic loading. However, the influence of plastic (i.e., clayey) fines on the liquefaction behavior of...
Over 5.5 million tons of plastic waste are generated globally from the research sectors. A university laboratory, e.g., pathology, can generate 250 tons of clinical plastic waste annually. The UK National Health Service (NHS) generates 133 kilotons (...
Bans on single-use plastic shopping bags (SUPBs) are a popular policy to tackle plastic pollution. However, their success has been evaluated solely based on reduced SUPBs consumption, ignoring the impacts of substitutes. This article addresses this g...
Compaction pressure can induce an undesirable solid-state polymorphic transition in drugs, fragmentation, loss of coated pellet integrity, and the decreased viability and vitality of microorganisms. Thus, the excipients with increased plasticity can...
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