Bio-based plastics - A review of environmental, social and economic impact assessments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.03.014
Abstract: Abstract Bio-based plastics show an evolving market and application range and therefore have become increasingly popular in research and economy. The limitation of fossil resources as well as linked environmental issues have led to the… read more here.
Keywords: social economic; based plastics; fossil based; impact ... See more keywords
Alternative optimization routes for improving the performance of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) based plastics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128555
Abstract: Abstract Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), comprising a broad range of bio-based polymeric materials, are natural biodegradable polyesters formed by microorganisms. The simplest, best characterized and extensively studied member of the PHAs family is Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB). PHB is… read more here.
Keywords: poly hydroxybutyrate; performance; phb; based plastics ... See more keywords
A novel fully biobased material composite for cosmetic packaging applications
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-10426-y
Abstract: The extensive production and use of fossil-based plastics have led to their ubiquity worldwide, causing growing concern and environmental problems. Consequently, developing biobased polymers and biobased composite materials, aligned with circular economy principles, is now… read more here.
Keywords: fully biobased; material composite; based plastics; fossil based ... See more keywords
Pre-university students’ perceptions about the life cycle of bioplastics and fossil-based plastics
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DOI: 10.1039/c9rp00293f
Abstract: Sustainability has become a prominent theme in society and can be considered as an integral part of scientific citizenship. This study investigates to what extent the production, use and re-use of (bio)plastics initiates students’ reasoning… read more here.
Keywords: based plastics; use; life cycle; bioplastics fossil ... See more keywords
The myth of historical bio-based plastics
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DOI: 10.1126/science.abj1003
Abstract: Early bio-based plastics, which were neither clean nor green, offer lessons for today Bioplastics are a broad category of materials encompassing bio-based, biodegradable, or both bio-based and biodegradable plastics. They can be manufactured from diverse… read more here.
Keywords: based plastics; myth historical; bio based; historical bio ... See more keywords
Policy Gaps and Opportunities in Bio-Based Plastics: Implications for Sustainable Food Packaging
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DOI: 10.3390/foods14111955
Abstract: The increasing use of bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics reflects a global push towards more sustainable materials. In the context of food packaging, where plastic waste and contamination risks are acute, these materials offer promising alternatives.… read more here.
Keywords: food; based plastics; food packaging; policy ... See more keywords
Effect of Innovative Bio-Based Plastics on Early Growth of Higher Plants
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15020438
Abstract: Plastic particles are widespread in the environment including the terrestrial ecosystems. They may change the physicochemical properties of soil and subsequently affect plant growth. In recent decades, traditional, petroleum-derived plastics have been increasingly replaced by… read more here.
Keywords: growth higher; effect; growth; bio based ... See more keywords
Macroalgae Bioplastics: A Sustainable Shift to Mitigate the Ecological Impact of Petroleum-Based Plastics
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DOI: 10.3390/polym16091246
Abstract: The surge in global utilization of petroleum-based plastics, which notably heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic, has substantially increased its harm to ecosystems. Considering the escalating environmental impact, a pivotal shift towards bioplastics usage is imperative.… read more here.
Keywords: macroalgae bioplastics; based plastics; production; petroleum based ... See more keywords
Impact of Bio-Based Plastics on Current Recycling of Plastics
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DOI: 10.3390/su10051487
Abstract: Bio-based plastics are increasingly appearing in a range of consumption products, and after use they often end up in technical recycling chains. Bio-based plastics are different from fossil-based ones and could disturb the current recycling… read more here.
Keywords: based plastics; current recycling; impact bio; bio based ... See more keywords
Bio-Based Plastics in Product Design: The State of the Art and Challenges to Overcome
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DOI: 10.3390/su16083295
Abstract: Replacing fossil-based feedstock with renewable alternatives is a crucial step towards a circular economy. The bio-based plastics currently on the market are predominantly used in single-use applications, with remarkably limited uptake in durable products. This… read more here.
Keywords: product; based plastics; state art; bio based ... See more keywords
Insight into Global Bio-Based Plastics Development: A Bibliometric Analysis-Aided Assessment of the Past Decades’ Research Exploit
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DOI: 10.3390/su17135955
Abstract: The global biobased plastics market is on an upward trajectory due to the quest for a clean/sustainable environment and the growing concerns over climate change. This study used a meta-analysis approach to investigate the global… read more here.
Keywords: based plastics; analysis; research; bio based ... See more keywords