Turning crisis into opportunity: A comprehensive review on the application of personal protective equipment (PPE) waste in asphalt pavement construction for sustainable development

IF 11.2 1区环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL

Resources Conservation and Recycling Pub Date : 2024-08-09 DOI:10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107857

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The widespread outbreak of diseases such as COVID-19 has significantly increased use and disposal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Plastic-based PPE wastes, including masks, gloves, and gowns, have caused severe environmental pollution. Recycling PPE waste in asphalt pavement construction is a promising solution for advancing sustainable development strategies. This study reviews significant findings from existing literature concerning the utilisation of PPE wastes in bitumen and asphalt. The review encompasses several aspects: (1) Clarification of the research background and current challenges; (2) Examination of disinfection processes for PPE wastes; (3) Assessment of recycling methods for incorporating PPE wastes into bitumen and asphalt; (4) Evaluation of the effect of incorporating PPE wastes on the performance of bitumen and asphalt mixture; (5) Discussion of the current research limitations and recommendations for future studies. Compelling evidence from this review suggests that PPE wastes are viable and sustainable construction materials for asphalt pavement applications.

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化危为机：全面审查个人防护设备（PPE）废物在沥青路面施工中的应用，促进可持续发展

COVID-19 等疾病的广泛爆发大大增加了个人防护设备 (PPE) 的使用和处置。塑料类个人防护设备废物，包括口罩、手套和防护服，造成了严重的环境污染。在沥青路面施工中回收利用个人防护设备废物是推进可持续发展战略的一个很有前景的解决方案。本研究回顾了现有文献中关于在沥青和沥青中利用个人防护设备废物的重要发现。综述包括以下几个方面：（1）阐明研究背景和当前面临的挑战；（2）研究个人防护设备废物的消毒工艺；（3）评估将个人防护设备废物融入沥青和沥青的回收方法；（4）评估融入个人防护设备废物对沥青和沥青混合料性能的影响；（5）讨论当前研究的局限性和对未来研究的建议。本综述中令人信服的证据表明，PPE 废弃物是可用于沥青路面的可行且可持续的建筑材料。

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Resources Conservation and Recycling 环境科学-工程：环境

CiteScore

22.90

自引率

6.10%

发文量

625

审稿时长

23 days

期刊介绍： The journal Resources, Conservation & Recycling welcomes contributions from research, which consider sustainable management and conservation of resources. The journal prioritizes understanding the transformation processes crucial for transitioning toward more sustainable production and consumption systems. It highlights technological, economic, institutional, and policy aspects related to specific resource management practices such as conservation, recycling, and resource substitution, as well as broader strategies like improving resource productivity and restructuring production and consumption patterns. Contributions may address regional, national, or international scales and can range from individual resources or technologies to entire sectors or systems. Authors are encouraged to explore scientific and methodological issues alongside practical, environmental, and economic implications. However, manuscripts focusing solely on laboratory experiments without discussing their broader implications will not be considered for publication in the journal.