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Applications of Ionic Liquids in Plastic and Lignin Waste Recycling

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This paper aptly reviews the advances in the application of ionic liquids in the recycling of single-use plastic and lignin. It explores the predominant use of this green solvent in recycling these wastes. Waste remediation processes often prove laborious employing traditional methods. The use of ionic liquids reveals bespoke advantages over the use of these conventional solvents. Compared to available researches and data of other solvents, studies on ionic liquids are yet to take full shape. More researches and studies on this green solvent are still required and useful in fully maximizing the field and to further promote sustainability.

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Evans, E., Egharevba, S. (2021). Applications of Ionic Liquids in Plastic and Lignin Waste Recycling. In: Inamuddin, Khan, A. (eds) Sustainable Bioconversion of Waste to Value Added Products. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61837-7_20

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