2024
DOI: 10.1002/adsu.202300428
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Eco‐Friendly Materials for a Zero E‐Waste Society: Challenges and Opportunities in Engineering Plastics

Seunghyeon Lee,
Minhu Huang,
Junhyuk Lee
et al.

Abstract: This review addresses the environmental challenges arising from the proliferation of plastic and electronic waste (E‐waste), driven by global economic and demographic expansion. Since the 1950s, the mass production of plastics has seriously threatened global sustainability, lacking effective post‐use management. E‐waste worsens the issue due to low recyclability and high toxicity. Resolving this requires improving biodegradability. The paper explores eco‐friendly biodegradable materials for a zero‐e‐waste soci… Show more

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“…Consumer goods, including household items, furniture, toys, and electronics, heavily rely on plastics for their cost efficiency and design flexibility [7]. In the medical field, plastics are crucial for manufacturing medical devices, packaging, disposable syringes, and prosthetics, due to their sterility and versatility [8,9] Besides, the electronics industry utilizes plastics for casings, circuit boards, and insulating components, leveraging their durability and electrical insulation properties [6,10]. Lastly, in agriculture, plastics enhance productivity through products like greenhouse films, irrigation systems, and mulching films [11][12][13].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Consumer goods, including household items, furniture, toys, and electronics, heavily rely on plastics for their cost efficiency and design flexibility [7]. In the medical field, plastics are crucial for manufacturing medical devices, packaging, disposable syringes, and prosthetics, due to their sterility and versatility [8,9] Besides, the electronics industry utilizes plastics for casings, circuit boards, and insulating components, leveraging their durability and electrical insulation properties [6,10]. Lastly, in agriculture, plastics enhance productivity through products like greenhouse films, irrigation systems, and mulching films [11][12][13].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%