Starch-based biodegradable plastics: methods of production, challenges and future perspectives
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2020.10.020
Abstract: Although packaging based on starch is already being commercialized, its properties still have some disadvantages concerning conventional plastics, such as poor barrier (vapor and oxygen) and mechanical properties. Improving them is a great challenge, to… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable plastics; production; methods production; starch based ... See more keywords
Degradation of bio-based and biodegradable plastics in a salt marsh habitat: Another potential source of microplastics in coastal waters
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111518
Abstract: Abstract Degradation of bio-based (polylactic acid [PLA] cups, Mater-Bi® [MB] bags) and biodegradable plastics (biodegradable extruded polystyrene [bioPS] plates, biodegradable high density polyethylene [bioHDPE] bags) were compared to conventional plastics (recycled polyethylene terephthalate [rPET] cups,… read more here.
Keywords: degradation bio; biodegradable plastics; degradation; salt marsh ... See more keywords
Future climate and agricultural farming systems affect the fungal plastisphere of different biodegradable plastics at the early stage of field degradation
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DOI: 10.1186/s12302-025-01051-7
Abstract: The use of biodegradable mulch films has an advantage over non-biodegradable ones, as it offers degradation by microbes under environmental conditions. Nevertheless, less is known about the microbial colonization of different biodegradable plastics under different… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; farming systems; biodegradable plastics; systems affect ... See more keywords
Certifications and testing methods for biodegradable plastics
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DOI: 10.1515/revce-2024-0061
Abstract: Abstract This paper offers a comprehensive review of previous studies and articles on international standards and certification criteria for biodegradable plastics. It highlights key insights into the biodegradation environment and certification processes for these materials.… read more here.
Keywords: methods biodegradable; certifications testing; biodegradable plastics; testing methods ... See more keywords
Prominent toxicity of isocyanates and maleic anhydrides to Caenorhabditis elegans: Multilevel assay for typical organic additives of biodegradable plastics.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4159400
Abstract: Biodegradable plastics (BDP) are increasingly applied; however, there has been of concerns about their environmental safety, especially from nondegradable additive compositions. Until now, data of ecotoxicity of BDP additives is scarce. Here, nematode C. elegans… read more here.
Keywords: organic additives; toxicity; bdp additives; isocyanates maleic ... See more keywords
Cyanobacteria as a Promising Alternative for Sustainable Environment: Synthesis of Biofuel and Biodegradable Plastics
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.939347
Abstract: With the aim to alleviate the increasing plastic burden and carbon footprint on Earth, the role of certain microbes that are capable of capturing and sequestering excess carbon dioxide (CO2) generated by various anthropogenic means… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; promising alternative; biofuel; production ... See more keywords
Effects of different microplastics on the physicochemical properties and microbial diversity of rice rhizosphere soil
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1513890
Abstract: Biodegradable plastics, as alternatives to conventional waste plastics, are increasingly applied across various fields. However, the ecological risks associated with the widespread use of biodegradable plastics remain unclear. Additionally, biodegradable plastics tend to age in… read more here.
Keywords: rice; rhizosphere soil; biodegradable plastics; soil ... See more keywords
Biodegradable Plastics as Sustainable Alternatives: Advances, Basics, Challenges, and Directions for the Future
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DOI: 10.3390/ma18184247
Abstract: This review explores the current state and future potential of bioplastics as sustainable alternatives to conventional fossil-based polymers. It provides a detailed examination of the classification, molecular structures, and synthetic routes of major bioplastics, including… read more here.
Keywords: advances basics; alternatives advances; biodegradable plastics; basics challenges ... See more keywords
Engineering, Recyclable, and Biodegradable Plastics in the Automotive Industry: A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14163412
Abstract: The automotive industry has used plastics almost since the beginning. The lightness, flexibility, and many qualities of plastics make them ideal for the automotive industry, reducing cars’ overall weight and fuel consumption. Engineering plastics in… read more here.
Keywords: review; automotive industry; engineering plastics; industry ... See more keywords