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  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Chemical Engineering

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  • Improper plastic waste disposal causes significant environmental pollution.
  • Plastic recycling offers a solution by reducing waste through source control.
  • Plastic flotation is a promising technique for separating diverse plastic waste streams.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review surface modification mechanisms for plastic flotation.
  • To explore applications beyond separation, including remediation and chemical recycling.
  • To introduce a novel "plastic gene" concept to explain research discrepancies.

Main Methods:

  • Critical review of existing literature on plastic surface modification.
  • Analysis of physical regulation, oxidation, degradation, dechlorination, and coating methods.
  • Integration of concepts like surface reconstruction and polymer stability.

Main Results:

  • Detailed summary of various surface modification techniques for plastic flotation.
  • Exploration of implications for wastewater treatment, soil remediation, and chemical recycling.
  • Introduction of the "plastic gene" concept to reconcile conflicting experimental results.

Conclusions:

  • Effective surface modifications are essential for successful plastic flotation and recycling.
  • This approach can significantly reduce plastic waste, conserve energy, and mitigate microplastic pollution.
  • Challenges remain in developing clean, efficient, and practical modification and flotation processes.