Sustainable Solutions Through Innovative Plastic Waste Recycling Technologies

Alaghemandi, Mohammad

doi:10.3390/su162310401

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Sustainable Solutions Through Innovative Plastic Waste Recycling Technologies

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Alaghemandi, Mohammad·2024·Sustainability

DOI 10.3390/su162310401

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Innovation in plastic waste recycling technologies is essential for tackling the environmental challenges of plastic pollution. Traditional plastic waste management strategies, such as landfill disposal and mechanical recycling, are increasingly recognized as insufficient for addressing the problem’s complexity and scale. This review highlights advanced methods that transform plastic waste into valuable resources, aligning with circular economy principles. I focus on cutting-edge technologies such as chemical recycling that convert mixed and contaminated plastics back into monomers for new production. Biological approaches utilizing enzymes and microorganisms are studied for their potential to biodegrade resistant plastics like PET. Additionally, mechanical innovations like advanced sorting techniques leveraging AI and compatibilization strategies that enhance the quality of recycled materials are discussed. By analyzing recent developments and practical applications, effective and economically viable solutions are identified. These findings emphasize that ongoing technological advancements, supported by robust policies and stakeholder collaboration, are crucial for reducing plastic waste and advancing toward a sustainable circular economy.

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Authors: Alaghemandi, M.
Affiliations: Boston University (US)
Corresponding author: Alaghemandi, Mohammad
ORCID: Alaghemandi, Mohammad
Venue: Sustainability
Publisher: MDPI AG
Published: 2024-11-27
Volume: 16
Issue: 23
Pages: 10401
ISSN: 2071-1050 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.3390/su162310401
OpenAlex: W4404756990
Cited by: 163
References: 299
Citations by year: 2026: 85 · 2025: 78
FWCI: 43.89
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: gold
doi.org
Licence: cc-by
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (vor)
Locations: Sustainability (publishedVersion, cc-by)
RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Waste Management and Disposal › Waste Management and Recycling
Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Polymers and Plastics › Polymer crystallization and properties
Keywords: plastic recycling, chemical recycling, mechanical recycling, circular economy, plastic pollution, PET biodegradation, enzymatic degradation, microorganisms, plastic sorting, artificial intelligence, compatibilization, recycled plastic quality

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