[HTML][HTML] Nature's fight against plastic pollution: Algae for plastic biodegradation and bioplastics production

WY Chia, DYY Tang, KS Khoo, ANK Lup… - Environmental Science …, 2020 - Elsevier
The increased global demand for plastic materials has led to severe plastic waste pollution,
particularly to the marine environment. This critical issue affects both sea life and human …

[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 …

Pembuatan Komposit Bioplastik dari Pati Sagu Kombinasi Polietilen

DA Tanjung, S Munte - 2023 - repositori.uma.ac.id
Kompatibilizer LLDPE-g-MA telah dibuat dengan memperoleh komposisi optimum pada
konsentrasi 88% LLPDE 9% MA dan 3% BPO dengan nilai% derajat grafting 5, 73 …

A review of bioplastics at end-of-life: Linking experimental biodegradation studies and life cycle impact assessments

EC Van Roijen, SA Miller - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2022 - Elsevier
This review examines cradle-to-grave life cycle assessments (LCAs) and biodegradation
studies of common bioplastics. Fueled by a growing single-use consumer base, the rate at …

[HTML][HTML] Algal cellulose, production and potential use in plastics: Challenges and opportunities

E Zanchetta, E Damergi, B Patel, T Borgmeyer, H Pick… - Algal Research, 2021 - Elsevier
The development of new biodegradable plastic materials from renewable sources is a major
challenge for plastic industries to provide sustainable alternatives to petroleum plastic. Bio …

[HTML][HTML] Valorization of food processing wastes and by-products for bioplastic production

K Jogi, R Bhat - Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2020 - Elsevier
The global plastic production is reaching new altitudes every year. Growing production of
petroleum-based plastics has incurred in disposal issues raising the concerns of plastic …

The role of bacterial polyhydroalkanoate (PHA) in a sustainable future: a review on the biological diversity

D Vicente, DN Proença, PV Morais - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Environmental challenges related to the mismanagement of plastic waste became even
more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for new solutions regarding the use …

Recent advances in the conversion of waste cooking oil into value-added products: A review

WH Foo, SSN Koay, SR Chia, WY Chia, DYY Tang… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Waste cooking oil (WCO) is largely generated and disposed into the environment, especially
in China and India, making it one of the largest pollutants in the environment. The disposal …

Microalgae in bioplastic production: a comprehensive review

Y Arora, S Sharma, V Sharma - Arabian Journal for Science and …, 2023 - Springer
The current era of industrialization includes a constantly increasing demand for plastic
products, but because plastics are rarely recycled and are not biodegradable plastic …

Microplastic pollution in the environment: Insights into emerging sources and potential threats

SB Kurniawan, NSM Said, MF Imron… - … Technology & Innovation, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastics are an emerging global concern. Several studies have reported on the
existence of microplastic pollution, especially in the aquatic environment. Recent findings …