Front Cover: Biotechnology of Plastic Waste Degradation, Recycling, and Valorization: Current Advances and Future Perspectives (ChemSusChem 19/2021). Issue 19 (3rd September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Qin, Zi‐Hao; Mou, Jin‐Hua; Chao, Christopher Yu Huang; Chopra, Shauhrat Singh; Daoud, Walid; Leu, Shao‐yuan; Ning, Zhi; Tso, Chi Yan; Chan, Chak Keung; Tang, Shixing; Hathi, Zubeen Jyotiwadan; Haque, Md Ariful; Wang, Xiang; Lin, Carol Sze Ki
• Is Part Of: ChemSusChem. Volume 14:Issue 19(2021)
• Page Start: 3975
• Page End: 3975
• Publication Date: 2021-09-03
• Subjects: biodegradation -- biological activity -- environmental chemistry -- plastic recycling -- plastic valorization; Green chemistry -- Periodicals; Sustainable engineering -- Periodicals; Chemistry -- Periodicals; Chemical engineering -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202101826
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1864-5631

Abstract

Abstract : 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 .