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• Published Subscription Original Research 11 Mar 2026

  AI-Enabled Recycling of Thermoplastic Polymer Waste in Hospitals: A Circular Economy Pathway Toward Green Hospital Certification

  By Arunika Bhadra, Poulami Manna, Hema Santra Manna, Ankita Jana, Anisha Biswas

  Abstract: This review research explores the latest role of AI in improving thermoplastic waste management for hospitals in terms of segregation accuracy, operational efficiency, and circular economy outcomes. Seventy-five relevant studies were analysed, and it was reported that AI-based systems, especially CNNs, YOLO models, and sensor-fusion approaches, achieved high accuracy in the identification and sorting of medical plastics, often above 90%. Early evidence also reveals improvements in the reduction of contaminants, …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 170–182 Read article →