Emerging trends in sustainable treatment and valorisation technologies for plastic wastes in Nigeria: A concise review

Graphene nanosheets derived from plastic waste for the application of DSSCs and supercapacitors

(2021) Sandeep Pandey et al.   Scientific Reports

Upcycling of waste polyethylene terephthalate plastic bottles into porous carbon for CF4 adsorption

(2020) Xiangzhou Yuan et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Solvothermal co-liquefaction of sugarcane bagasse and polyethylene under sub-supercritical conditions: Optimization of process parameters

(2020) Humair Ahmed Baloch et al.   PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Densification of Biomass and Waste Plastic Blends as a Solid Fuel: Hazards, Advantages, and Perspectives

(2020) Bing Song et al.   Frontiers in Energy Research

Synthesis of multiwalled carbon nanotubes from polyethylene waste to enhance the rheological behavior of lubricating grease

(2020) Ateyya A. Aboul-Enein et al.   FULLERENES NANOTUBES AND CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES

Process Modelling of Chemical Looping Combustion of Paper, Plastics, Paper/Plastic Blend Waste, and Coal

(2020) Zainab T. Yaqub et al.   ACS Omega

Upcycling of plastic waste into fluorescent carbon dots: An environmentally viable transformation to biocompatible C-dots with potential prospective in analytical applications

(2020) Savita Chaudhary et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Molten salt conversion of polyethylene terephthalate waste into graphene nanostructures with high surface area and ultra-high electrical conductivity

(2019) Ali Reza Kamali et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) production from catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastics: The influence of catalyst and reaction pressure

(2019) Jianqiao Wang et al.   CATALYSIS TODAY

Optimization of the pyrolysis process of a plastic waste to obtain a liquid fuel using different mathematical models

(2019) L. Quesada et al.   ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT

Hydrogen promotion by Co/SiO2@HZSM-5 core-shell catalyst for syngas from plastic waste gasification: The combination of functional materials

(2019) Shan-Luo Wu et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY

H2 Production from Co-pyrolysis/gasification of Waste Plastics and Biomass under Novel Catalyst Ni-CaO-C

(2019) Yue Chai et al.   CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Laser-induced graphene and carbon nanotubes as conductive carbon-based materials in environmental technology

(2019) Chidambaram Thamaraiselvan et al.   Materials Today

Ensuring sustainability in plastics use in Africa: consumption, waste generation, and projections

(2019) Joshua O. Babayemi et al.   Environmental Sciences Europe

Experimental investigation to identify the type of waste plastic pyrolysis oil suitable for conversion to diesel engine fuel

(2019) V.L. Mangesh et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Biodegradation and mineralization of polystyrene by plastic-eating superworms Zophobas atratus

(2019) Yu Yang et al.   SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Synergistic effects in steam gasification of combined biomass and plastic waste mixtures

(2018) K.G. Burra et al.   APPLIED ENERGY

The impact of co-combustion of polyethylene plastics and wood in a small residential boiler on emissions of gaseous pollutants, particulate matter, PAHs and 1,3,5- triphenylbenzene

(2018) Tomas Tomsej et al.   CHEMOSPHERE

Solvent-based separation and recycling of waste plastics: A review

(2018) Yi-Bo Zhao et al.   CHEMOSPHERE

Chemical-looping combustion of plastic wastes for in situ inhibition of dioxins

(2018) Haibo Zhao et al.   COMBUSTION AND FLAME

Pyrolysis of plastic waste for production of heavy fuel substitute: A techno-economic assessment

(2018) Antzela Fivga et al.   ENERGY

Valorisation of different waste plastics by pyrolysis and in-line catalytic steam reforming for hydrogen production

(2018) Itsaso Barbarias et al.   ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT

Biodegradation of Polyethylene and Plastic Mixtures in Mealworms (Larvae of Tenebrio molitor) and Effects on the Gut Microbiome

(2018) Anja Malawi Brandon et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

An integrated approach to establish e-waste management systems for developing countries

(2018) Mahdi Ikhlayel   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Valorization of packaging plastic waste by slow pyrolysis

(2018) Pallab Das et al.   RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING

Reduction of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in plastics from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) by solvent extraction and the influence on their thermal decomposition

(2018) Panagiotis Evangelopoulos et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

A novel approach of solid waste management via aromatization using multiphase catalytic pyrolysis of waste polyethylene

(2018) Pramendra Gaurh et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Sulfur/Oxygen Codoped Porous Hard Carbon Microspheres for High-Performance Potassium-Ion Batteries

(2018) Mei Chen et al.   Advanced Energy Materials

In-situ gasification chemical looping combustion of plastic waste in a semi-continuously operated fluidized bed reactor

(2018) Jinchen Ma et al.   PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE

Investigating landfill leachate toxicity in vitro: A review of cell models and endpoints

(2018) Diego Baderna et al.   ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL

Low-temperature synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes with Co catalysts via alcohol catalytic chemical vapor deposition under high vacuum

(2018) Takuya Okada et al.   Materials Today Communications

Energy recovery from pyrolysis of plastic waste: Study on non-recycled plastics (NRP) data as the real measure of plastic waste

(2017) Shafferina Dayana Anuar Sharuddin et al.   ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT

Simple method for synthesis of carbon nanotubes over Ni-Mo/Al2O3 catalyst via pyrolysis of polyethylene waste using a two-stage process

(2017) Ateyya A. Aboul-Enein et al.   FULLERENES NANOTUBES AND CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES

Evaluation of wood-polyethylene composites biodegradability caused by filamentous fungi

(2017) Joanna Barton-Pudlik et al.   INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION

Effect of plastic waste types on pyrolysis liquid oil

(2017) R. Miandad et al.   INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION

Laboratory simulations of the mixed solvent extraction recovery of dominate polymers in electronic waste

(2017) Yi-Bo Zhao et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Synthesis of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes from Plastic Waste Using a Stainless-Steel CVD Reactor as Catalyst

(2017) Pranav Tripathi et al.   Nanomaterials

Municipal solid waste management in Aba, Nigeria: Challenges and prospects

(2017) Ezerie Henry Ezechi et al.   Environmental Engineering Research

Parametric study on catalytic cracking of LDPE to liquid fuel over ZSM-5 zeolite

(2016) S.L. Wong et al.   ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT

Evaluation of CaO-decorated Fe 2 O 3 /Al 2 O 3 as an oxygen carrier for in-situ gasification chemical looping combustion of plastic wastes

(2016) Jinxing Wang et al.   FUEL

Catalytic Cracking of LDPE Dissolved in Benzene Using Nickel-Impregnated Zeolites

(2016) Syieluing Wong et al.   INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH

Wood plastic composites weathering: Effects of compatibilization on biodegradation in soil and fungal decay

(2016) André L. Catto et al.   INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION

Carbon nanotubes synthetized from gaseous products of waste polymer pyrolysis and their application

(2016) N. Borsodi et al.   JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS

Thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste

(2016) Débora Almeida et al.   Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia

Natural and waste hydrocarbon precursors for the synthesis of carbon based nanomaterials: Graphene and CNTs

(2016) Rajesh Kumar et al.   RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS

Catalyst: Design Challenges for the Future of Plastics Recycling

(2016) Jeannette M. García   Chem

Nitrogen-containing carbon microspheres for supercapacitor electrodes

(2015) Dazhang Zhu et al.   ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA

Biodegradation and Mineralization of Polystyrene by Plastic-Eating Mealworms: Part 1. Chemical and Physical Characterization and Isotopic Tests

(2015) Yu Yang et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Biodegradation and Mineralization of Polystyrene by Plastic-Eating Mealworms: Part 2. Role of Gut Microorganisms

(2015) Yu Yang et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Method for Efficient Recovery of High-Purity Polycarbonates from Electronic Waste

(2015) George S. Weeden et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Biodegradation of gamma irradiated low density polyethylene and polypropylene by endophytic fungi

(2015) Sana Sheik et al.   INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION

Current status of recycling of fibre reinforced polymers: Review of technologies, reuse and resulting properties

(2015) Géraldine Oliveux et al.   PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE

Arc discharge synthesis of carbon nanotubes: Comprehensive review

(2014) Neha Arora et al.   DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS

Tetrabromobisphenol A recovery from computer housing plastic by a new solvothermal process

(2014) Cong-Cong Zhang et al.   Environmental Chemistry Letters

Evidence of Polyethylene Biodegradation by Bacterial Strains from the Guts of Plastic-Eating Waxworms

(2014) Jun Yang et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Upcycling Waste Polypropylene into Graphene Flakes on Organically Modified Montmorillonite

(2014) Jiang Gong et al.   INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH

Municipal household solid waste collection strategies in an African megacity: Analysis of public private partnership performance in Lagos

(2014) Ibrahim Rotimi Aliu et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH

Facile fabrication of silver nanoparticle embedded CaCO3microspheres via microalgae-templated CO2biomineralization: application in antimicrobial paint development

(2014) Prakash Chandra Sahoo et al.   RSC Advances

Synergistic effects of pretreatment and blending on fungi mediated biodegradation of polypropylenes

(2013) D. Jeyakumar et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Recovery of triphenyl phosphate from waste printed circuit boards by solvothermal process

(2013) Cong-Cong Zhang et al.   CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Study of microbes having potentiality for biodegradation of plastics

(2013) Swapan Kumar Ghosh et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH

Syngas from steam gasification of polyethylene in a conical spouted bed reactor

(2013) Aitziber Erkiaga et al.   FUEL

Conversion of mixed plastic wastes in a dual fluidized bed steam gasifier

(2013) V. Wilk et al.   FUEL

Upcycling waste plastics into carbon nanomaterials: A review

(2013) Chuanwei Zhuo et al.   JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE

Design and first experimental results of a bubbling fluidized bed for air gasification of plastic waste

(2013) Susana Martínez-Lera et al.   Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management

Extraction of polybrominated diphenyl ethers contained in waste high impact polystyrene by supercritical carbon dioxide

(2013) Shaohong Peng et al.   Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management

Removal of brominated flame retardant from electrical and electronic waste plastic by solvothermal technique

(2012) Cong-Cong Zhang et al.   JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

H2-rich syngas production by fluidized bed gasification of biomass and plastic fuel

(2012) G. Ruoppolo et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic wastes with two different types of catalysts: ZSM-5 zeolite and Red Mud

(2011) A. López et al.   APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL

A technique to dispose waste plastics in an ecofriendly way – Application in construction of flexible pavements

(2011) R. Vasudevan et al.   CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS

Dissolution of polystyrene into cyclic monoterpenes present in tree essential oils

(2011) Sota Shikata et al.   Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management

Pyrolysis of plastic packaging waste: A comparison of plastic residuals from material recovery facilities with simulated plastic waste

(2011) A. Adrados et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Synthesis of carbon nanotubes by sequential pyrolysis and combustion of polyethylene

(2010) Chuanwei Zhuo et al.   CARBON

Upcycling: Converting Waste Plastics into Paramagnetic, Conducting, Solid, Pure Carbon Microspheres

(2010) Vilas Ganpat Pol   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Converting Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Waste into Carbon Microspheres in a Supercritical CO2System

(2010) Lingzhi Wei et al.   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Co-gasification of coal, plastic waste and wood in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor

(2010) Maria Laura Mastellone et al.   FUEL

Fluidized bed gasification of waste-derived fuels

(2010) Umberto Arena et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Study of the co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic wastes

(2008) Filipe Paradela et al.   Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy

Persistent free radicals, heavy metals and PAHs generated in particulate soot emissions and residue ash from controlled combustion of common types of plastic

(2007) Athanasios Valavanidis et al.   JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS