Ocean plastics: environmental implications and potential routes for mitigation – a perspective

Abstract

Ocean plastics are of utmost global concern due to their impact on the environment, society, and economy. This perspective addresses the major contributing sources of ocean plastic pollution, their effects, and promising mitigation strategies.

A study on coconut fatty acid diethanolamide-based polyurethane foams

“…11,12 In the 21st century, with the rapid development of global industrialization, petrochemical resources are getting depleted, and problems such as serious petroleum-based pollution and difficulties in waste degradation have seriously affected the development of polyurethane industry. [13][14][15][16] Therefore, it is particularly important to nd suitable alternatives for petroleum-based materials. 17 Within the eld of polyurethane, nding suitable bio-renewable raw materials to replace petroleum-based polyols has become the focus of research.…”

Investigation of Polyester Tire Cord Glycolysis Accompanied by Rubber Crumb Devulcanization

“…Tires are one of the main sources of microplastics [1], so the recycling of end-of-life tires is an urgent task. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in tire recycling and the most studied methods of treatment being pyrolysis and ground crumb rubber production [2].…”

Microplastics in ecosystems: their implications and mitigation pathways

“…Leaked or mismanaged plastics degrade into smaller fragments/particles in ecosystems over time. Plastic particles between 5 mm and 1 μm are defined as microplastics (MPs); 12,21 further degradation of MPs generates finer particles which are known as nanoplastics (NPs) (Fig. 2).…”

“…12,21 OMAFRA) and the University of Guelph. Dr Misra completed her Bachelors, Master's, MPhil and PhD from Ravenshaw College at Utkal University in India majoring in Chemistry with a specialization in Polymer Chemistry and Natural Fibers during her graduate program.…”