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Managing plastic waste with nanotechnology: current sustainability prospects

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Plastic plays a significant role in most sectors of the economy. Its widespread applicability leads to its massive scale production and alarming consumption rates, positioning it as the primary pollutant and ecological toxin. In addition, this plastic waste takes hundreds of years to degrade, threatening global biodiversity. To mitigate this burning issue, the nanotechnological approach offers a plethora of methods that can be harnessed to effectively manage waste plastic. One prominent approach involves creation of value-added nanomaterials like graphene sheets, CNTs, carbon spheres, and nanocomposites through a range of meticulously designed physical and chemical treatments (constructive approach). Another eco-friendly approach highlighted in this review revolves around the augmentation of plastic waste degradation through synergistic action of microbes and nanoparticles (degradative approach). Such nanotechnological innovations could be a milestone toward sustainable environmental practices offering economic and green solutions. This review article presents a framework for managing plastic waste through current nanotechnological interventions with special emphasis on its role in the circular economy. The approaches discussed in this review are in line with the SDG-2030 goal of stepping toward environmental sustainability.

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Abbreviations

AD:

Arch discharge

CNSs:

Carbon nanospheres

CNTs:

Carbon nanotubes

CVD:

Chemical vapor deposition

IONPs:

Iron oxide nanoparticles

FJH:

Flash joule heating

GPOP:

Great Pacific Ocean Patch

LA:

Laser ablation

NBT:

Nanobarium titanate

PBT:

Polybutylene terephthalate

PC:

Polycarbonate

PE:

Polyethylene

PET:

Polyethylene terephthalate

PP:

Polypropylene

PVC:

Polyvinyl chloride

PVdc:

Polyvinylidene chloride

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    Aditi Kandpal, Kanika Sharma & Juhi Saxena

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Kandpal, A., Singh, A., Jain, D. et al. Managing plastic waste with nanotechnology: current sustainability prospects. Nanotechnol. Environ. Eng. 8, 1015–1031 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41204-023-00346-5

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