Polyethylene terephthalate waste derived nanomaterials (WDNMs) and its utilization in electrochemical devices

• Published in: Chemosphere (Oxford) 2024-04, Vol.353, p.141541-141541, Article 141541
• Main Authors: Manjunathan, J., Pavithra, K., Nangan, Senthilkumar, Prakash, S., Saxena, Kuldeep K., Sharma, Kuldeep, Muzammil, Khursheed, Verma, Deepak, Gnanapragasam, Jenita Rani, Ramasubburayan, R., Revathi, M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: consciousness; electrochemistry; Energy storage devices; fabrics; globalization; industrial applications; markets; medicine; Nano materials; nanomaterials; Plastics; Polyethylene terephthalate (PET); Polyethylene Terephthalates; Polymeric waste materials; Polymers; Product Packaging; Recycling; wastes
• ISSN: 0045-6535; 1879-1298
• DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141541

Plastics are a vital component of our daily lives in the contemporary globalization period; they are present in all facets of modern life. Because the bulk of synthetic plastics utilized in the market are non-biodegradable by nature, the issues associated with their contamination are unavoidable in an era dominated by polymers. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is extensively used in industries such as automotive, packaging, textile, food, and beverages production represents a major share of these non-biodegradable polymer productions. Given its extensive application across various sectors, PET usage results in a considerable amount of post-consumer waste, majority of which require disposal after a certain period. However, the recycling of polymeric waste materials has emerged as a prominent topic in research, driven by growing environmental consciousness. Numerous studies indicate that products derived from polymeric waste can be converted into a new polymeric resource in diverse sectors, including organic coatings and regenerative medicine. This review aims to consolidate significant scientific literatures on the recycling PET waste for electrochemical device applications. It also highlights the current challenges in scaling up these processes for industrial application. [Display omitted] •Accumulation of waste PET bottles and their adverse effect in Ecosystem.•Importance of recycling of waste PET bottles.•Various recycling methods of waste PET bottles.•Synthesis of nanomaterials from Waste bottles.•Utilization of synthesized nanomaterials in Energy applications.