Pyrolysis shows potential to reduce environmental hazards of single-use masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a sustainable waste management strategy.
The COVID-19 pandemic was officially recognized in March 2020 by the World Health Organization. Since its recognition, reliance on disposable masks as a preventative measure has steadily increased, alongside the improper disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE) among healthcare workers and the general public [1]. In fact, the global demand was estimated to be a staggering 129 billion masks per month at the height of the pandemic [1].
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