Environmental concerns over waste plastics' effect on the environment are leading to the
creation of biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics may serve as a promising …

Synthetic plastics are pivotal in our current lifestyle and therefore, its accumulation is a major
concern for environment and human health. Petroleum-derived (petro-) polymers such as …

The extensive use of petroleum-based non-biodegradable plastics for various applications
has led to global concerns regarding the severe environmental issues associated with them …

This paper explores different interactions and processes involved in the transport of
microplastics from agricultural systems to surrounding environments. We conducted an …

Plastic waste has gained remarkable research attention due to its accumulation, associated
environmental issues, and impact on living organisms. In order to overcome this challenge …

The modern economy that is fast-moving and convenience centric has led to excessive
consumption of plastic. This has unwittingly led to egregious accumulation of plastic waste …

Plastic is a general term used for a wide range of high molecular weight organic polymers
obtained mostly from the various hydrocarbon and petroleum derivatives. There is an ever …

Global awareness of material sustainability has increased the demand for bio-based
polymers like poly (lactic acid)(PLA), which are seen as a desirable alternative to fossil …

Finding alternatives to diminish plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges of
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …

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 …