Recent advances in biodegradable polymers for sustainable applications

A Samir, FH Ashour, AAA Hakim… - Npj Materials …, 2022 - nature.com
The interest in producing biodegradable polymers by chemical treatment, microorganisms
and enzymes has increased to make it easier to dispose after the end of its use without …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainability of biodegradable plastics: New problem or solution to solve the global plastic pollution?

TD Moshood, G Nawanir, F Mahmud… - Current Research in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic usage is increasing the number of pollutants in the environment. Plastic particles and
other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat …

A review on poly lactic acid (PLA) as a biodegradable polymer

NAAB Taib, MR Rahman, D Huda, KK Kuok, S Hamdan… - Polymer Bulletin, 2023 - Springer
Biodegradable plastics are among the most promising materials to replace conventional
petroleum-based plastics that have caused many adverse impacts on the environment, such …

Managing plastic waste─ sorting, recycling, disposal, and product redesign

JP Lange - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2021 - ACS Publications
Over the years, the petrochemical industry has developed a plethora of polymers that are
contributing to the well-being of humanity. Irresponsible disposal of used plastics has …

Effects of microplastics on the terrestrial environment: a critical review

PD Dissanayake, S Kim, B Sarkar, P Oleszczuk… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastics are emerging contaminants and there has been growing concern regarding
their impacts on aquatic and terrestrial environments. This review provides a comprehensive …

A brief review of poly (butylene succinate)(PBS) and its main copolymers: synthesis, blends, composites, biodegradability, and applications

L Aliotta, M Seggiani, A Lazzeri, V Gigante, P Cinelli - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
PBS, an acronym for poly (butylene succinate), is an aliphatic polyester that is attracting
increasing attention due to the possibility of bio-based production, as well as its balanced …

Recent advances in polymers and polymer composites for food packaging

M Zhang, GM Biesold, W Choi, J Yu, Y Deng… - Materials Today, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing world population, evolving urbanization, and globalization have created more
demand for food, which has increased challenges in food safety. Development and …

Recent advances in the sustainable design and applications of biodegradable polymers

P Rai, S Mehrotra, S Priya, E Gnansounou… - Bioresource …, 2021 - Elsevier
The progression of plastic pollution is a global concern.“Reuse, reduce and recycle” offers a
solution to the burdening issue, although not enough to curb the rampant use of plastics …

Bio-sourced polymers as alternatives to conventional food packaging materials: A review

S Sid, RS Mor, A Kishore, VS Sharanagat - Trends in Food Science & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The role of plastic packaging in protecting food is quite appreciable, but the
problems like non-biodegradable nature, recycling issues, and leaching of harmful …

[HTML][HTML] Towards bio-upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate

T Tiso, T Narancic, R Wei, E Pollet, N Beagan… - Metabolic …, 2021 - Elsevier
Over 359 million tons of plastics were produced worldwide in 2018, with significant growth
expected in the near future, resulting in the global challenge of end-of-life management. The …