[HTML][HTML] Bioplastic production in terms of life cycle assessment: A state-of-the-art review

SS Ali, EA Abdelkarim, T Elsamahy… - Environmental science …, 2023 - Elsevier
The current transition to sustainability and the circular economy can be viewed as a socio-
technical response to environmental impacts and the need to enhance the overall …

An examination of cutting-edge developments in Bamboo-PLA composite research: A comprehensive review

A Khan, SM Sapuan, J Yusuf, VU Siddiqui… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
The development of environmentally friendly composite materials that may be used in a
variety of applications is the result of growing environmental concerns and imminent …

A critical review of the overlooked challenge of determining micro-bioplastics in soil

J Fojt, J David, R Přikryl, V Řezáčová… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Currently, non-biodegradable oil-based plastics are gradually being replaced by bio-based
biodegradable plastics to prevent the formation of microplastics. For biodegradable …

Poly (lactic acid) fibers, yarns and fabrics: Manufacturing, properties and applications

Y Yang, M Zhang, Z Ju, PY Tam, T Hua… - Textile Research …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) fiber was developed more than a decade ago. It has been regarded
as the most promising sustainable and biodegradable fiber to replace conventional …

[HTML][HTML] Bioplastic classifications and innovations in antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant applications

S Abang, F Wong, R Sarbatly, J Sariau, R Baini… - Journal of Bioresources …, 2023 - Elsevier
Conventional plastics exacerbate climate change by generating substantial amounts of
greenhouse gases and solid wastes throughout their lifecycle. To address the environmental …

Techno‐economic assessment of polylactic acid and polybutylene succinate production in an integrated sugarcane biorefinery

BK Ratshoshi, S Farzad… - Biofuels, Bioproducts and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Plastic waste pollution is a growing environmental concern due to the increased use of
conventional plastics. This study investigates the techno‐economics of biodegradable, bio …

Manufacture and characterization of polylactic acid filaments recycled from real waste for 3D printing

S Bergaliyeva, DL Sales, FJ Delgado, S Bolegenova… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper studies the thermal, morphological, and mechanical properties of 3D-printed
polylactic acid (PLA) blends of virgin and recycled material in the following proportions …

Lignin and polylactic acid for the production of bioplastics and valuable chemicals

R Nandhini, B Sivaprakash, N Rajamohan… - Environmental Chemistry …, 2023 - Springer
Global warming and plastic pollution result from the massive use of fossil fuels, calling for
the development of sustainable bioplastics derived from modern biomass. Bioplastic …

Integrated polylactic acid and biodiesel production from food waste: Process synthesis and economics

N Rajendran, J Han - Bioresource Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, techno-economic analysis of the sustainable production of polylactic acid (PLA)
and biodiesel from Food Waste (FW), with a plant capacity of 50 tons/day, was investigated …

Evolution of drinking straws and their environmental, economic and societal implications

P Roy, L Ashton, T Wang, MG Corradini… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Plastic waste has gained global attention due to growing concerns about its impact on
human and environmental health. More than 50% of manufactured plastics are disposed of …