Plastics are everywhere in our modern way of living, and their production keeps increasing
every year, causing major environmental concerns. Nowadays, the end-of-life management …

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

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 …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a compostable bioplastic manufactured by the
polymerization of lactic acid monomers derived from the fermentation of starch as a …

Abstract Poly (lactic‐co‐glycolic) acid (PLGA) is one of the most versatile biomedical
polymers, already approved by regulatory authorities to be used in human research and …

Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable and renewable thermoplastic polyester, with potential to replace …

Plastic is a broad name given to different polymers with high molecular weight, which can be
degraded by various processes. However, considering their abundance in the environment …

Recent trends in biodegradable polymers indicate significant developments in terms of
novel design strategies and engineering to provide advanced polymers with comparably …

Polylactide polymers have gained enormous attention as a replacement for conventional
synthetic packaging materials in the last decade. By being truly biodegradable, derived from …

Polylactide (PLA) is one of the most important polymer and is used for the production of
biodegradable materials. High-molecular-weight PLA is applied mainly for the manufacture …