Perspective
Accelerating the industrial transition with safe-and-sustainable-by-design (SSbD)
Safe-and-sustainable-by-design (SSbD) is a pre-market approach that integrates innovation with safety and sustainability along the entire life cycle.
Communication
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production by thermophilic Caldimonas thermodepolymerans comb. nov. from xylan
Complex polysaccharide substrates can serve as direct feedstocks for PHA biosynthesis, potentially eliminating the need for extra processing steps and significantly lowering production costs for sustainable plastics.
Paper
Co-pyrolysis of low-value wood sawdust and non-recyclable plastics into char: effect of plastic loading on char yield and its properties
Co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastics is essential to improve the quality and yield of pyrolytic products, optimise energy recovery, and mitigate plastic waste, providing a sustainable approach to waste valorisation.
Paper
Eco-biocompatible periphyton-inhabited polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyacrylic acid (PAC) sheets indicate aquaculture bio-sustainability by oxidative stress and steatosis in zebrafish
In vivo toxicity of PVC and PAC sheets with embryonic zebrafish.
Paper
Comparative analysis of Calotropis procera and Ceiba pentandra fibre-based filters used to separate oil from emulsified effluent
This research compared the filters made of kapok and milkweed fibres, which separated 5 μm and 2 μm droplets from oily wastewater with 5% oil concentration.
Paper
Tropospheric methane remediation by enhancing chlorine sinks
A process combining brine-electrolysis and photolysis is proposed for CH4 and CO2 removal from the troposphere. Further developments to meet applicable technology constraints in overall negative emission and economic viability are discussed.
Paper
Soybean oil-derived, non-isocyanate polyurethane–TiO2 nanocomposites with enhanced thermal, mechanical, hydrophobic and antimicrobial properties
Non-isocyanate polyurethane nanocomposites from soybean oil and TiO2 exhibit improved thermal stability, mechanical strength, hydrophobicity, and antimicrobial properties, highlighting eco-friendly material innovation.
About this collection
RSC Sustainability features solutions-focused research dedicated to solving sustainability challenges. We champion chemical science discoveries that support and enable any of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing new sustainable technologies and greener chemical solutions that drive real-world impact.
We’ve collated recent articles published in RSC Sustainability that align with each of the UN SDGs.
This collection highlights Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water, where articles focus on protecting aquatic ecosystems and promoting the sustainable use of marine resources. Articles explore reducing marine pollution through eco-friendly manufacturing, biodegradable materials, safer chemicals, wastewater treatment, and improved plastic recycling.
To find out more about the United Nations Global Sustainability Goals visit: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
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UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Home
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