Application of Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB)-Based Biodegradable Plastic as Artificial Substratum in Litopenaeus vannamei Culture
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DOI: 10.1007/s10924-018-1315-3
Abstract: The use of artificial substratum made out of poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) based biodegradable plastic for penaeid shrimp culture was investigated for the first time. Provision of PHB substratum consisting of PHB type P209 (Biomer, Krailling, Germany)… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable plastic; artificial substratum; phb based; substratum ... See more keywords
Why do consumers purchase biodegradable plastic? The impact of hedonics and environmental motivations on switching intention from synthetic to biodegradable plastic among the young consumers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2021.102807
Abstract: Abstract Human concern for the environment has grown in tandem with recent economic development, particularly in emerging nations. This paradigm change has led Malaysians to pay more attention to synthetic plastics challenges, particularly in Malaysia.… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable plastic; environmental motivations; switching intention; study ... See more keywords
Biodegradable Plastic Blends Create New Possibilities for End-of-Life Management of Plastics but They Are Not a Panacea for Plastic Pollution.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b02963
Abstract: Plastic waste pollution is a global environmental problem which could be addressed by biodegradable plastics. The latter are blended together to achieve commercially functional properties, but the environmental fate of these blends is unknown. We… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable plastic; pollution; biodegradation; plastic blends ... See more keywords
Biodegradable plastic mulch films in agriculture: feasibility and challenges
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/abd211
Abstract: Enke Liu, Liwei Zhang, Wenyi Dong and Changrong Yan 1 Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, People’s Republic of China 2 Key Laboratory for Prevention and… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable plastic; films agriculture; plastic mulch; people republic ... See more keywords
Deficiency of biodegradable plastic-degrading enzyme production in a gene-deletion mutant of phyllosphere yeast, Pseudozyma antarctica defective in mannosylerythritol lipid biosynthesis
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DOI: 10.1186/s13568-019-0825-2
Abstract: The basidiomycetous yeast Pseudozyma antarctica (currently designated Moesziomyces antarcticus) produces extracellular enzymes and glycolipids, including mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs), which are biosurfactants. Strain GB-4(0) of this species was previously isolated from rice husks and produces biodegradable… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable plastic; biosynthesis; pae; yeast pseudozyma ... See more keywords
Soil Microbial Communities Associated With Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.587074
Abstract: Agricultural plastic mulch films provide a favorable soil microclimate for plant growth, improving crop yields. Biodegradable plastic mulch films (BDMs) have emerged as a sustainable alternative to widely used non-biodegradable polyethylene (PE) films. BDMs are… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable plastic; plastic mulch; communities associated; microbial communities ... See more keywords
Dark side of a bio-based and biodegradable plastic? Assessment of pathogenic microbes associated with poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) under ambient and future climates using next-generation sequencing
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.966363
Abstract: Bio-based and biodegradable plastic mulching films have been proposed to replace the non-biodegradable plastic mulch films to solve plastic pollution problems in agricultural soils. However, the impact of bio-based and biodegradable plastics on plant and… read more here.
Keywords: poly butylene; bio based; plant; future ... See more keywords
Feasibility of Utilizing Biodegradable Plastic Film to Cover Corn Silage under Farm Conditions
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DOI: 10.3390/app10082803
Abstract: The degree of anaerobiosis and its maintenance over the conservation period are key factors in obtaining high quality silage. There is currently a demand to replace petroleum-based plastic films with biodegradable materials with suitable mechanical… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable plastic; silage; plastic film; film ... See more keywords
Expanding Policy for Biodegradable Plastic Products and Market Dynamics of Bio-Based Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities
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DOI: 10.3390/su13116170
Abstract: Bio-plastics are rapidly growing in popularity, and many new techniques and approaches are emerging as a result of intensive research and development (R&D) activities. Many industries worldwide are installing their new production capability. Bio-plastics have… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable plastic; products market; expanding policy; plastic products ... See more keywords