Global pollution by plastics derived from petroleum has fostered the development of carbon–
neutral, biodegradable bioplastics synthesized from renewable resources such as modern …

Plastics have remained the material of choice, and after serving their intended purpose, a
large proportion ends up in the environment where they persist for centuries. The packaging …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biobased product and a compostable aliphatic polyester that has
been studied for use in several applications over the last decade. Many properties of PLA …

Environmental issues urge for the substitution of petrochemical-based raw materials with
more environmentally friendly sources. The biggest advantages of PLA over non …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), a bio-based polyester, has been extensively investigated in
the recent past owing to its excellent mechanical properties. Several studies have been …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is known as one of the greatest promising bioabsorbable and
compostable polyesters with the capability of high molecular weight synthesis. Lactic acid …

Polylactic acid (PLA), one of the well-known bioabsorbable and compostable polyesters has
rapidly evolved into a competitive commodity material over the last decades. To provide …

Owing to its excellent mechanical properties, processability, and biodegradability, poly
(lactic acid)(PLA) has been widely investigated in the past few decades as a biomaterial …

The current trend towards the use of biodegradable polymers is considered as a sustainable
solution to plastic pollution. However, microplastics (MPs) generation due to harsh …

Biodegradable plastics have been evaluated as promising alternatives for conventional
polymers in various fields. Although microplastics (MPs) have been reported as vectors for …