A sustainable waste plastic valorisation: conversion of discarded polyurethane into an active micro-cleaner using a DES system
Ashok Shrishail Maraddi, Manohara Halanur Mruthunjayappa, Smitha V. Kamath, Glenita Bridget D'Souza, Hyeonseok Yoon, S.K. Nataraj
Abstract
Discarded or waste plastic in the environment can alter the health of habitats and natural processes, severely impacting ecosystems, food production capabilities, people's livelihoods, and social well-being.
Topics & Concepts
ValorisationWaste managementPolyurethanePlastic wastePulp and paper industryChemistryEnvironmental scienceEngineeringOrganic chemistryMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution