The ever-increasing use of plastics, their fossil origin, and especially their persistence in
nature have started a wave of new innovations in materials that are renewable, offer the …

Petroleum-based plastics have come under a lot of scrutiny in the past decade owing to the
properties that made them ubiquitous items; their durability and expendability. The …

Overusing non-degradable plastics causes a series of environmental issues, inferring a
switch to biodegradable plastics. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are promising …

The runaway production and consumption of oil-based plastics are key drivers of global
warming and the increased carbon footprint. Besides, most of this plastic debris ends up in …

Rhodopseudomonas palustris is an attractive option for biotechnical applications and
industrial engineering due to its metabolic versatility and its ability to catabolize a wide …

The production cost of biodegradable polymer like polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is still higher
than that of petroleum-based plastics. A potential solution for reducing its production cost is …

Synthetic co-cultures can enhance pollutant bioconversion performance through synergistic
effects among co-existing species. In this study, the potential of Methylocystis hirsuta and …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) have evolved into versatile biopolymers, transcending their
origins as mere bioplastics. This extensive review delves into the multifaceted landscape of …

Bio-plastics are eco-friendly biopolymers finding tremendous application in the food and
pharmaceutical industries. Bio-plastics have suitable physicochemical, mechanical …

The land-use of organic fertilizers is considered as an important sustainable method for
resource utilization, which may have an impact on the microplastic behaviors in the soil …