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Enhancing energy recovery from waste through torrefaction: A study on municipal solid waste (MSW) fractions under N2 and CO2 atmospheres

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Volume 104, Issue 3, Page 1100-1120, March 2026.
An overview of municipal solid waste torrefaction under various sweep gases. Abstract This study investigates the impact of torrefaction on municipal solid waste (MSW) fractions, focusing on energy recovery, calorific value enhancement, mass yield reduction, and energy densification under both nitrogen (N2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) atmospheres.
Fatemeh Salami, Naomi B. Klinghoffer
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Polymer‐Based Recycling Strategies for Plastic Waste: A Comprehensive Review

Environmental Quality Management, Volume 35, Issue 3, Spring 2026.
ABSTRACT Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing global environmental challenges, affecting ecosystems, human health, and climate through persistent waste accumulation and microplastic formation. This comprehensive review elaborates on recycling techniques based on polymer, including mechanical and chemical recycling, advantages and ...
Ishraga Glal‐Aldin Abdalla Awad
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Metals' Adsorption Onto Environmental Microplastics at Shoreline Sediments

X-Ray Spectrometry, Volume 55, Issue 2, Page 349-365, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT This study assessed trace element concentrations and microplastic (MP) contamination in three sandy beaches on the southern coast of Ilha Grande (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Environmental MPs were manually extracted from sand samples, and beaches were classified using the microplastic pollution index (MPPI).
Adriana F. Curty, Fábio Tsuyama, Priscilla M. O. M. Cunha, Marcelino J. Anjos, André L. S. Salomão   +4 more
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PENGARUH TEMPERATUR DAN WAKTU PROSES TERHADAP KUALITAS MINYAK PIROLISIS LIMBAH PLASTIK LOWDENSITY POLYETHYLENE

Scientific Journal of Mechanical Engineering Kinematika
Kurangnya pemanfaatan limbah plastik menjadi penyebab penurunan kualitas lingkungan dan kesehatan. Pemanfaatan limbah plastik menjadi bahan bakar alternatif melalui metode pirolisis adalah pilihan yang tepat untuk mengurangi kuantitas limbah dan ...
Dara Rizky Rivaldo Rijadi, Erry Ika Rhofita, Shinfi Wazna Auvaria   +2 more
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Evaluation of Zinc Borate and Melamine Polyphosphate Synergy on the Rheological, Thermal, Mechanical, Dimensional, and Flame Retardant Performance of rLLDPE/CaCO3 Composites for Pipes Applications

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 8, February 20, 2026.
A synergistic flame retardant containing melamine polyphosphate and zinc borate was prepared and applied to provide rLLDPE/CaCO3 composites with superior flame retardancy. ABSTRACT The use of recycled thermoplastics is crucial for addressing environmental challenges such as waste management and sustainability.
Antonio Benjamim Mapossa, Erick Gabriel Ribeiro dos Anjos, Uttandaraman Sundararaj   +2 more
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Space Charge in Solid Dielectrics (Keynote Lecture)

, 2005
The importance of space charge in solid dielectrics has been recognized for a long time. Over the years many attempts have been made to observe its dynamics in solid dielectrics.
Chen, G
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Identification of Multilayer Packaging Materials by Selective Dissolution and Precipitation With Minimal Concentration of Solvents, FTIR, and DSC for Mechanical Recycling

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 8, February 20, 2026.
Methodology for identifying multilayer packaging materials using selective dissolution and precipitation technique, microscopy, FTIR, and DSC. ABSTRACT Environmental problems related to waste accumulation have encouraged recycling, especially of polymers, such as multilayer packaging, which is hardly recycled because it consists of distinct materials ...
Nathan Kevin Carvalho, Amanda de Sousa Martinez de Freitas, Bárbara Righetti de Souza, Rogerio Ramos de Sousa Junior, Ana Paula Lemes   +4 more
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Bacterial Isolation and Evaluation for Degradation of Unpretreated LDPE from Waste Dump Soils

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
Plastic pollution is a universal problem, and microbial management of plastic waste represents a promising area of biotechnological research. This study investigated the ability of bacterial strains which were isolated from landfill soil to degrade Low ...
Sonal Thakur, Shivangi Mathur, Meenu Saraf, Saumya Patel, Ranjit Jadav, Sudeshna Menon   +5 more
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Effect of Few‐Layer Graphene (FLG) and Relative Photodegradation Depth on the Ductile to Fragile Transition of High‐Density Polyethylene

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 7, February 15, 2026.
Graphene is a good protector for UV degradation of polymers. ABSTRACT Photo‐stabilization is essential for thermoplastics in outdoor applications, as it extends service life by protecting polymer chains from UV‐induced degradation. Graphene has emerged as a multifunctional stabilizer with capabilities including UV screening, barrier effects, and ...
Samira Karimi, Emna Helal, Gabriel Matheus Pinto, Giovanna Gutierrez, Nima Moghimian, Tatiana Parra Vello, Guilhermino José Macêdo Fechine, Eric David, Nicole Demarquette   +8 more
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Improved Thermal and Structural Performance of LDPE Reinforced With Bamboo Cellulose Nanocrystals via PE‐g‐MA Compatibilization

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 6, February 10, 2026.
Bamboo‐derived cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) with polyethylene‐graft‐maleic anhydride (PE‐g‐MA) boost structural ordering and thermal stability in green low‐density green polyethylene (LDPE) composites. ABSTRACT This study investigates low‐density green polyethylene (LDPE) nanocomposites reinforced with bamboo‐derived cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and ...
Mariane Weirich Bosenbecker, Eduarda Vieira Silva, Patricia Oliveira Schmitt, Tiago Thomaz Migliati Zanon, Débora da Silva Rodrigues, Everton Granemann Souza, Chiara das Dores do Nascimento, Juliano Marini, Amanda Dantas de Oliveira   +8 more
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