[HTML][HTML] A review on properties and application of bio-based poly (butylene succinate)

SA Rafiqah, A Khalina, AS Harmaen, IA Tawakkal… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Researchers and companies have increasingly been drawn to biodegradable polymers and
composites because of their environmental resilience, eco-friendliness, and suitability for a …

[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 from renewable biomass: a facile solution for a greener environment

G Coppola, MT Gaudio, CG Lopresto, V Calabro… - Earth systems and …, 2021 - Springer
Environmental pollutions are increasing day by day due to more plastic application. The
plastic material is going in our food chain as well as the environment employing microplastic …

[HTML][HTML] Key issues in the design of floating photovoltaic structures for the marine environment

R Claus, M López - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
The floating photovoltaic (FPV) market has been expanding at an impressive rate over the
last decade, doubling its global installed capacity year after year. This growth was possible …

Comprehensive review on plant fiber-reinforced polymeric biocomposites

S Mahmud, KMF Hasan, MA Jahid, K Mohiuddin… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Springer
The expansion of environment-friendly materials based on natural sources increases
dramatically in terms of biodegradable, recyclable, and environmental disputes throughout …

Plastic waste associated with the COVID-19 pandemic: Crisis or opportunity?

KS Khoo, LY Ho, HR Lim, HY Leong… - Journal of hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Coronavirus Diseases 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has a huge impact on the
plastic waste management in many countries due to the sudden surge of medical waste …

Source, occurrence, distribution, fate, and implications of microplastic pollutants in freshwater on environment: A critical review and way forward

TA Kurniawan, A Haider, HM Ahmad, A Mohyuddin… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
The generation of microplastics (MPs) has increased recently and become an emerging
issue globally. Due to their long-term durability and capability of traveling between different …

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] Biodegradable, hygienic, and compostable tableware from hybrid sugarcane and bamboo fibers as plastic alternative

C Liu, P Luan, Q Li, Z Cheng, X Sun, D Cao, H Zhu - Matter, 2020 - cell.com
In this study, we developed a pathway to valorize sugarcane bagasse left from sugar
production to food-related end products through pulp molding, which represents a …

[HTML][HTML] Biodegradation of different types of bioplastics through composting—a recent trend in green recycling

WA Ahsan, A Hussain, C Lin, MK Nguyen - Catalysts, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, the adoption of sustainable alternatives has become a powerful tool for
replacing petroleum-based polymers. As a biodegradable alternative to petroleum-derived …