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CONECT. International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate TechnologiesAs a highly versatile material, glass is used for numerous significant applications in our lives: from building structures to household products, to optical instruments, etc. Even more impressive than its versatility is the theoretically endless recycling opportunities of glass.
Zubricka, Jana +2 more
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Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
C. Valeria L. Giosafatto +6 more
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Applied Sciences, 2018 The development of electronic technology has accelerated in recent decades. Consequently, electronic wastes such as cathode ray tube (CRT) glass are accumulated, and hazardous wastes including heavy metals are generated. Simultaneously, natural resources
So Yeong Choi +3 more
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Pengenalan dan Pemanfaatan Limbah Kaca Menjadi Produk Bernilai
Dinamisia, 2022 Glass waste is harmful if it is disposed of and mixed with other waste. A special disposal site is needed to avoid injuring the hands and feet of the garbage collectors, especially at the Final Disposal Site (TPA).
Rahmawati Cut +8 more
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Reuse and upcycling of municipalwaste for zeb envelope design in European urban areas [PDF]
, 2016 Building energy efficiency and urban waste management are two focal issues for improving environmental status and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The main aim of this paper is to compare economic costs of new building envelope structures designed by ...
ASTIASO GARCIA, Davide +4 more
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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
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FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc +8 more
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Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 An innovative leader in cutting-edge sustainable concrete technology is ultra-high-performance glass concrete (UHPGC). Through the utilization of post-consumer glass, UHPGC technology can improve the environment.
Sevar Dilkhaz Salahaddin +2 more
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Effectiveness of glass as a substitute for cement and fine aggregate in concrete mix [PDF]
, 2017 Construction field is a field that is wider than the other fields. The construction is becoming increasingly rapidly to meet the growing population. In the field of construction, concrete is an essential element to construct a building.
Osman, Mohamad Hairi +1 more
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Effect of Technetium-99 sources on its retention in low activity waste glass [PDF]
, 2018 Small-scale crucible melting tests on simulated waste glass were performed with technetium-99 (Tc-99) introduced as different species in a representative low activity waste simulant. The glass saw an increase in Tc-99 retention when TcO2∙2H2O and various
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