Browsing Theses by Subject "plastic waste"
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Catalytic Conversion of Waste Plastics into Value-Added Chemicals
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-08)Plastics are indispensable in many industries (such as packaging and transportation) owing to its durability, diversity and versatilities. However, the decomposition rate of plastic is far from generation speed. The plastic ... -
Upcycling Plastic Waste to Activated Carbon for Waste Water Treatment Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-09)Plastic waste disposal continues to be a widespread issue, as plastic products are discarded at high rates and do not biodegrade in the environment. Although a portion of this waste is recycled, the limitations of conventional ...