Progress and perspective on algal plastics–a critical review

C Zhang, PL Show, SH Ho - Bioresource technology, 2019 - Elsevier
There is a growing interest in developing bio-based biodegradable plastics to reduce the
dependence on depleting fossil fuels and provide a sustainable alternative. Bio-based …

Microalgae as a source of bioplastics

A Rahman, CD Miller - Algal green chemistry, 2017 - Elsevier
As worldwide usage for plastics continues to increase, production will need to keep up with
demand. Alternative means of producing bioplastics in large quantities economically with …

Feasibility of bioplastic production using micro and macro algae-A review

MP Sudhakar, R Maurya, S Mehariya… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic disposal and their degraded products in the environment are global concern due to
its adverse effects and persistence in nature. To overcome plastic pollution and its impacts …

Microalgae as contributors to produce biopolymers

R Madadi, H Maljaee, LS Serafim, SPM Ventura - Marine Drugs, 2021 - mdpi.com
Biopolymers are very favorable materials produced by living organisms, with interesting
properties such as biodegradability, renewability, and biocompatibility. Biopolymers have …

Microalgae-based bioplastics: future solution towards mitigation of plastic wastes

JWR Chong, X Tan, KS Khoo, HS Ng… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Global demand for plastic materials has severely harm the environment and marine sea life.
Therefore, bioplastics have emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative due to …

Marine-derived biopolymers as potential bioplastics, an eco-friendly alternative

P Tennakoon, P Chandika, M Yi, WK Jung - Iscience, 2023 - cell.com
The manufacturing and consumption of plastic products have steadily increased over the
past decades due to rising global demand, resulting not only in the depletion of petroleum …

Current status and perspectives of algae-based bioplastics: A reviewed potential for sustainability

WY Cheah, AC Er, K Aiyub, NHM Yasin, SL Ngan… - Algal Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The manufacturing rate of disposable plastic products is currently overwhelming the world's
capability to deal with them. Therefore, plastics and microplastics pollution has presently …

Current application of algae derivatives for bioplastic production: A review

BT Dang, XT Bui, DPH Tran, HH Ngo, LD Nghiem… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
Improper use of conventional plastics poses challenges for sustainable energy and
environmental protection. Algal derivatives have been considered as a potential renewable …

[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 …

Achievements in the production of bioplastics from microalgae

YK Park, J Lee - Phytochemistry Reviews, 2022 - Springer
Plastic waste generation has been increasing considerably, which bring about several
environmental problems such as microplastics. In addition to the plastic pollution, the …