Repurposing Waste Sulfur for the Ionic Vulcanization of Nanocellulose Hydrogels.
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DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202501244
Abstract: Large quantities of sulfur amass annually as waste material produced in the desulfurization of crude oil. Commonly applied in rubber vulcanization, sulfur can covalently crosslink polymer chains to improve the material properties. Herein, the concept… read more here.
Keywords: repurposing waste; vulcanization; waste sulfur; ionic vulcanization ... See more keywords
Repurposing waste plastics into cleaner asphalt pavement materials: A critical literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124355
Abstract: Abstract Current practice of recycled waste plastics includes 7 major types: polyethylene terephthalate (PETE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and others such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),… read more here.
Keywords: performance; waste; asphalt pavement; repurposing waste ... See more keywords
Supporting Sustainable Computing by Repurposing E-Waste Smartphones as Tiny Data Centers
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DOI: 10.1109/mprv.2025.3541558
Abstract: AI, data science, and other computing domains are fueling an unprecedented increase in the demand for computing power. Satisfying this demand, however, brings significant environmental challenges as computing is energy-intensive and devices improve rapidly making… read more here.
Keywords: repurposing waste; sustainable computing; data centers; waste ... See more keywords
Repurposing Waste from Aggressive Acacia Invaders to Promote Its Management in Large Invaded Areas in Southwestern Europe
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DOI: 10.3390/plants13111428
Abstract: Several Acacia species are aggressive invaders outside their native range, often occupying extensive areas. Traditional management approaches have proven to be ineffective and economically unfeasible, especially when dealing with large infestations. Here, we explain a… read more here.
Keywords: repurposing waste; acacia waste; waste; management ... See more keywords