Koyo Norinaga

May 1, 2024 | sciencedirect.com | Rajesh Patel |Koyo Norinaga |Kangana P. Bhatt |Chopendra G. Wasnik

Plastics play a significant role in our daily lives and various industries [1], [2], [3]. Despite a period of stagnation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, global plastic production has rebounded in 2021, reaching 390.7 million tons. China, accounting for almost one-third of the world’s plastic production, is the largest contributor [4]. Most plastic products have a short service life and eventually become part of municipal solid wastes, with more than 90 % not disposed of properly [5].