Chemical and Materials Research

Plastic recycling is the process of recovering and reprocessing plastic waste into some useful products. A large amount of plastic usage and harmful impact of plastic waste on the environment have led to the necessity of the plastic recycling processes. Recycled plastics are used in wide ranges of goods including plastic bottles, carry bags, office accessories and drainage pipes, among others. Recycled plastic also finds broad applicability in various end-use industries including textiles, packaging and automotive. Plastic recycling has become an increasingly important sector of recycling, but it would be hard to declare it a great success story from an environmental perspective. Less than 9% of plastic generation from the U.S. Municipal Solid Waste stream was recycled in 2018.Ocean plastic and plastic shopping bags still present major global challenges. Click Here | Download PDF Copy Businesses that want to have a positive environmental impact should stay informed on the global impact...

Reverse osmosis (RO) is defined as a water purification method which is mainly used to remove ions, molecules, and larger particles from water. This technology incorporates a semi-permeable membrane, which is composed of cellulose and other materials. These membranes helps to eliminate dissolved salts or organic molecules. Such membranes are used across several application bases such as brackish water treatment, desalination of seawater, industrial water treatment and many others. It is considered to be most economical and practical technique of purifying and treating drinking water. Click Here | Download PDF Copy for Reverse Osmosis Membrane Reverse osmosis (RO) and Nanofiltration (NF) membranes are commonly used as a filtration method to remove many types of dissolved solids (large molecules and ions) from solutions by applying pressure to the solution when it is on one side of a selective membrane. The result is that the solute is retained on the pressurized side of the membrane and...

Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) basically is a technology that has the potential of capturing approximately 90% of the carbon dioxide emissions produced by the use of fossil fuels in industrial processes and electricity generation that helps in preventing the carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. The CCS chain consists of mainly three parts known as the capturing of the carbon dioxide, transportation of the carbon dioxide and storage of carbon dioxide emissions in deep saline aquifer formations or underground in depleted oil and gas fields. The use of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) as a viable mitigation strategy for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in fossil-fuel power plants and discusses the impacts on the sustainability of freshwater resources. While CCS technology can significantly mitigate anthropogenic GHG emissions, CCS installations are expected to impose new water stresses due to additional water requirements for chemical and physical processes t...

Potash is a type of salt which is mined, manufactured, and contain potassium in water-soluble form. A fertilizer is a material of natural or synthetic origin. It is applied to soils to supply plant nutrients essential for the healthy growth of plants. Potash fertilizer is a type of fertilizer which is used in a variety of foods and chloride loving vegetables like beets, celery, swiss chard and other plants that are pliable to chloride. Potash fertilizer provides immunity to plants against multifarious diseases. Sulfate of potash (SOP) and muriate of potash (MOP) are the most common variety of potash fertilizers used by farmers to grow crops. Potash fertilizers can also be recycled within the earth itself. Click Here | For PDF Copy Best Fertilizer for Your Plants Potassium plays an important role in regulating plant growth. The fertilizer application also has a positive impact on the disease resistance of the plant. It is an organic matter which will help you do away with problems such ...

Hydrogen peroxide is a colorless compound which is usually produced as aqueous solutions of different strengths. Hydrogen peroxide is eco-friendly, non-corrosive compound. Due to less aggressive effect hydrogen peroxide on fabric dyes, it is extensively used as bleaching agents. Hydrogen peroxide is also utilized as oxidizer and antiseptic. Hydrogen peroxide is produced by hydrolysis of ammonium persulfate. Hydrogen peroxide is also applied for the bleaching process of wood pulp, rocket propellant, etc. Industries such as pulp and paper, healthcare, personal care, food processing, textile, etc. has wide application for hydrogen peroxide. Click Here | For PDF Copy Uses & Benefits Hydrogen peroxide is used as an antimicrobial agent and an oxidizing agent. It is also used as an OTC antiseptic to clean wounds. In personal care products, such as colorants and toothpastes, hydrogen peroxide works as an oxidizing agent, offering a lightening/whitening effect. Hydrogen Peroxide is used thr...

Waste paper recycling is the process by which waste paper is turned into new paper products. The waste paper recycling process involves the collection, sorting, shredding and pulping, filtering, conterminal removal and de-inking, and finishing for reuse of waste paper. Waste papers are obtained from discarded paper materials, paper mill paper scraps, and waste paper material discarded after consumer use. Waste paper, such as old newspapers, magazines, corrugated, wrapping, and packaging papers, among others, are recycled for reuse. The waste papers to be recycled are collected from the waste locations then sent to paper recycling facilities for further processing. Waste paper recycling offers various advantages, such as saving energy, water, and landfill space. Waste paper recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and recycled fiber is a sustainable, cost-saving resource for making new paper products. Click Here | Download PDF Copy 1. Sorting The process of recycling starts with sort...

Architectural coating are the substance used for coating and painting the building or houses. The architectural coating has a unique property of resistance from weathering and oxidation, decorative, etc. it is applied in the form of paints, primers, sealers, inks, ceramics, etc. It is applied in industrial and residential purposes for providing protection from heat, moisture, changing weather, chemicals, etc. It is mainly used while constructing a new building or while reconstructing a building. Few examples of architectural coating are epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, polyester, etc. The global architectural coating market is growing at a significant pace owing to driving factors such as increasing demand from construction industry due to its environment friendly nature. Furthermore, Increasing manufacturing of durable coating due to the rise in per capita consumption in APAC countries is likely to drive the demand for architectural coating s in the coming years. However, high cost and s...