Efficient carburization of high-entropy alloys from polyethylene microplastics using a green mechanochemical process to obtain excellent wave absorbing performance

Influence of carbon nanomaterials on microplastic release from polymer composites

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Plastics are increasingly blended with carbon-based materials like graphene and carbon nanotubes to make them stronger, but this review of existing research finds that these additives can either reduce or worsen the shedding of microplastics, tiny plastic particles now found in our air, water, and even our bodies, depending on the specific materials and conditions involved. Because results vary so much between studies, scientists don't yet have a clear answer on whether these popular high-tech plastics are safer or riskier for microplastic exposure, highlighting the need for standardized testing before we can know their true impact on human health.

Mechanical Recycling of Polyethylene-Rich Plastic Fraction Recovered from Marine Environment to Mitigate Plastic and Microplastic Pollution

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Researchers explored whether plastics recovered from marine environments — predominantly polyethylene — could be mechanically recycled into usable materials, potentially reducing ongoing plastic and microplastic pollution in the ocean. The study suggests that recovering and reprocessing ocean plastics may offer a practical pathway to limiting further environmental fragmentation.

Realization of the strength of carbon fibres in microplastics

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The strength of carbon fibers realized in microplastic composites depends strongly on fiber modulus of elasticity and the scale effect parameter, with an established empirical relationship predicting composite strength from fiber properties. This work enables more accurate design of carbon fiber reinforced plastics by connecting fiber characteristics to composite performance.

Experimental and Computational Validation on the Degradation Processes of Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics by Mineral Acids and Thermal Treatment

Utilization of Micro-Nano Plastics Derived from Electronic Waste into Bitumen for Sustainable Environment

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Researchers explore repurposing micro- and nanoplastics recovered from electronic waste as additives to bitumen for road construction, examining whether this approach can reduce plastic pollution while improving pavement material performance in a circular economy framework.