Environmental Studies and Forestry

Solution for Plastic Pollution: Upcycling Waste Polypropylene Masks for Effective Oil-Spill Management

J. Saleem, Z. K. B. Moghal, et al.

This study, conducted by Junaid Saleem, Zubair Khalid Baig Moghal, Rana Abdul Shakoor, and Gordon Mckay, explores an innovative way of upcycling waste polypropylene from disposable face masks into a highly effective oil-spill management solution. The novel oil-sorbent pouch developed exhibits rapid oil absorption and reusability, presenting a sustainable approach towards plastic waste management.