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Toxicol Rep
June 2025
Department of Sociology, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China.
Achieving upcycling and circularity in the microplastic economy predominantly depends on collecting and sorting plastic waste from the source to the end-user for resource conservation. Microplastics, whether from packaging or non-packaging materials, pose a significant environmental challenge as they are often not prioritized for collection or recycling initiatives. The presence of additives impedes the quality of plastic recyclates and the persistence of microplastics as shredded resultants remain a threat to the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem and its biodiversity.
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January 2025
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu Anhui, 233004, P. R. China.
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of posterior lateral perforator flap in lower limb combined with free fibula for maxillary tissue defect repair.
Methods: Between December 2018 and December 2023, 16 patients with the maxillary malignant tumors were admitted. There were 10 males and 6 females, with an average age of 64.
J Environ Manage
January 2025
National Institute for Materials Advancement, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, USA; Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, USA. Electronic address:
The increase in plastic waste has evolved into a severe environmental crisis, which requires innovative recycling technologies to repurpose used plastic with adequate environmental protection. This review highlights the urgent need for innovative approaches to the treatment and degradation of post-use plastics. It investigates the promising role of biofilms in the biodegradation of polymers, especially for polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyurethane (PU), and polyethylene (PE).
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January 2025
School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT-AP University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh 522237, India.
Waste plastic oils (WPOs) can help address the global energy crisis caused by the rapid depletion of fossil fuels, global warming, and strict emission regulations. The present research delves into the intricate interplay of higher alcohol blends in the context of combustion, performance, and emission characteristics within a common rail direct injection engine. In this regard, 1-hexanol has been selected as the blending constituent for the WPO to tackle emission challenges while concurrently reducing dependence on conventional fuel, as it stands out for its enhanced fuel properties compared to lower alcohols.
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January 2025
Colorado State University, Chemistry and Biochemistry, 301 W. Pitkin Street, 215 UCB, 80523, United States, 80523, Fort Collins, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Synthetic polymers have found widespread use with functional lifetimes from seconds to decades. However, the lack of end-of-life treatment for these plastics is causing a significant environmental and human health crisis due to their persistence and bioaccumulation. Upcycling post-consumer plastic waste to products with inherent recyclability is an attractive strategy to tackle this problem, as it can broaden the range of accessible materials and uncover unprecedented features while dealing with current plastic waste.
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