Our paper, “Consequential Life Cycle Assessment and Optimization of High-Density Polyethylene Plastic Waste Chemical Recycling,” has been selected as the cover feature for the September 2021 issue of ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. This recognition highlights the significance of this research work in advancing sustainable solutions for managing plastic waste.
The paper explores a comprehensive framework combining life cycle assessment and optimization to evaluate and guide chemical recycling processes for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic waste. This research provides critical insights into optimizing recycling strategies to reduce environmental impacts and recover valuable resources.
The research has garnered significant media attention for its potential to shape the future of sustainable plastic waste recycling. Coverage includes:
- Cornell Chronicle: Research guides future of plastic waste chemical recycling
- Also featured in ScienceDaily, Phys.org, Latestly, and Devdiscourse
- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Thinking about the future of food safety
- TechnologyNetworks: Easing the Future of Plastic Waste Chemical Recycling
- ANI: Study aims to aid future of plastic waste chemical recycling
- Hindustan Times: Plastic waste may soon be turned back to natural resource by recycling
Congratulations to Xiang for this achievement and recognition of his contribution to sustainable chemistry and engineering.