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Front Cover: Biotechnology of Plastic Waste Degradation, Recycling, and Valorization: Current Advances and Future Perspectives (ChemSusChem 19/2021)
Author(s) -
Qin ZiHao,
Mou JinHua,
Chao Christopher Yu Huang,
Chopra Shauhrat Singh,
Daoud Walid,
Leu Shaoyuan,
Ning Zhi,
Tso Chi Yan,
Chan Chak Keung,
Tang Shixing,
Hathi Zubeen Jyotiwadan,
Haque Md Ariful,
Wang Xiang,
Lin Carol Sze Ki
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.202101826
Subject(s) - plastic waste , biodegradation , waste management , environmental science , circular economy , biodegradable plastic , plastic pollution , engineering , chemistry , environmental chemistry , ecology , biology , organic chemistry , microplastics
The Front Cover shows the possible cycle of plastic waste biodegradation, recycling, and valorization. The biodegradation of plastic wastes can occur in both soil and aquatic environments, as indicated by the globe. Considering this aspect, a circular pathway for plastic recycling and valorization can be established. The plastic wastes generated after the use of the plastic products manufactured in factories can be transported to relevant facilities. In this manner, plastics can be recycled, thereby achieving a “circular plastic economy”, or the plastics can be valorized into other value‐added products that can be used in various applications. More information can be found in the Minireview by Z.‐H. Qin, J.‐H. Mou, et al.