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   Articles with "waste" as a keyword



How Should Regulations Help Health Care Organizations Manage Waste?

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "AMA journal of ethics"

DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2022.959

Abstract: Health care waste is a global problem. While most health care waste is harmless, some of it is hazardous. The volume of hazardous waste generated worldwide is enormous, and its disposal can be environmentally damaging.… read more here.

Keywords: help health; health care; regulations help; waste ... See more keywords

A Policy That Encourages Wastage of Expensive Medications-The JW Modifier.

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "JAMA oncology"

DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2017.3997

Abstract: Gold is a precious metal with a high market price. When goldsmiths create a piece of jewelry, small shreds of gold often are not used. However, these precious shreds do not go to waste; they… read more here.

Keywords: policy; oversized vials; waste; wastage ... See more keywords

Active biopackaging produced from by‐products and waste from food and marine industries

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "FEBS Open Bio"

DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13121

Abstract: The agro‐food industry cannot today do without packaging to preserve and above all market its products. Plastic materials coming mainly from petrochemicals have taken a predominant place in the food packaging sector. They have become… read more here.

Keywords: produced products; waste; biopackaging produced; active biopackaging ... See more keywords

Full‐Component Utilization of Cellulose Nanofibrils and Artificial Stone Waste for Cement Enhancement

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Advanced Engineering Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adem.202401511

Abstract: With the concept of carbon neutrality, the value‐added utilization of biomass materials and solid waste becomes a cutting‐edge topic. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) receive much attention due to their excellent properties in terms of high aspect… read more here.

Keywords: artificial stone; full component; waste; cellulose nanofibrils ... See more keywords

Nanoconfined Polycarbene@Covalent Organic Frameworks for Efficient Gold Trapping from Electronic Waste

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Advanced Functional Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202507398

Abstract: Gold, often recognized as a luxury jewelry, plays an important role in diverse fields because of its specific physical and chemical properties. However, the limited supply and lack of abundance of gold led to continuous… read more here.

Keywords: waste; covalent organic; electronic waste; gold ... See more keywords

Harnessing Synthetic Biology for Sustainable Recovery of Critical Metal Materials from Electronic Waste

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Advanced Functional Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202509900

Abstract: The rapid expansion of electronic waste (E‐waste) has positioned it as the fastest‐growing waste stream globally, containing valuable reserves of rare earth elements, precious metals, and critical raw materials. While conventional pyro‐ and hydrometallurgical processes… read more here.

Keywords: waste; biology; recovery; electronic waste ... See more keywords
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Fully 3D Printed and Disposable Paper Supercapacitors.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Advanced materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202101328

Abstract: With the development of the internet-of-things for applications such as wearables and packaging, a new class of electronics is emerging, characterized by the sheer number of forecast units and their short service-life. Projected to reach… read more here.

Keywords: disposable paper; waste; fully printed; performance ... See more keywords

Upcycling Silicon Photovoltaic Waste into Thermoelectrics

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Advanced Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202110518

Abstract: Two decades after the rapid expansion of photovoltaics, the number of solar panels reaching end‐of‐life is increasing. While precious metals such as silver and copper are usually recycled, silicon, which makes up the bulk of… read more here.

Keywords: photovoltaic waste; waste thermoelectrics; upcycling silicon; waste ... See more keywords

Turning Plastic Waste Immiscibility into an Advantage: Efficiency Improvement of PVDF‐Based Energy Harvesters Using Post‐Consumer Thermoplastics

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Advanced Materials Interfaces"

DOI: 10.1002/admi.202500070

Abstract: The immiscibility of plastic waste, which is often a limiting factor in traditional recycling processes, is considered in this study as a key feature for functional material design. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), renowned for its exceptional… read more here.

Keywords: energy; waste; plastic waste; pvdf ... See more keywords

Selective and Controllable Cracking of Polyethylene Waste by Beta Zeolites with Different Mesoporosity and Crystallinity

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Advanced Science"

DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404426

Abstract: Waste plastics bring about increasingly serious environmental challenges, which can be partly addressed by their interconversion into valuable compounds. It is hypothesized that the porosity and acidity of a zeolite‐based catalyst will affect the selectivity… read more here.

Keywords: lubricating base; base oil; waste; porosity acidity ... See more keywords

2D Electrodes From Functionalized Graphene for Rapid Electrochemical Gold Extraction and Reduction From Electronic Waste

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Advanced Science"

DOI: 10.1002/advs.202408533

Abstract: Electronic waste (e‐waste) contains substantial quantities of valuable precious metals, particularly gold (Au). However, inefficient metal recovery leads to these precious metals being discarded in landfills, causing significant water and environmental contamination. This study introduces… read more here.

Keywords: waste; extraction; extraction reduction; electronic waste ... See more keywords