Beyond Visibility: Microorganisms for tackling plastic and microplastic problems for cleaner future
H Ermis, C Collins, SK Saha, P Murray - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Globally, an overwhelming amount of plastic waste, approximately 400 million tons (Mt), is
generated each year. The ocean plastic waste alone is expected to grow from 50 Mt in 2015 …
generated each year. The ocean plastic waste alone is expected to grow from 50 Mt in 2015 …
[HTML][HTML] Polymer material biodegradation in the deep sea. A review
The phenomenon of marine plastic pollution is now well-established, with documented
impacts on marine biodiversity and biogeochemical cycles. In order to mitigate this …
impacts on marine biodiversity and biogeochemical cycles. In order to mitigate this …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of environmental biodegradability of cellulose-based pharmaceutical excipients in aqueous media
M Bading, O Olsson, K Kümmerer - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Pharmaceutical cellulosic polymers will inevitably reach natural water systems if they are not
removed after entering wastewater. Biodegradation of organic chemicals in sewage or in the …
removed after entering wastewater. Biodegradation of organic chemicals in sewage or in the …
Biodegradation of Lignocellulose-Polyester Composite Films in Freshwater and Seawater Conditions
Developing biodegradable material alternatives is crucial to address the fossil-based plastic
pollution in marine ecosystems. Natural biodegradable polymers like cellulose exhibit …
pollution in marine ecosystems. Natural biodegradable polymers like cellulose exhibit …
Aquatic biodegradation of poly (β-hydroxybutyrate) in polylactic acid and maleic anhydride blended fibers
In this study PLA and PHB were melt-blended with/without maleic anhydride (MA) as a
compatibilizer and melt-spun into a monofilament. The aquatic biodegradation of PLA/PHB …
compatibilizer and melt-spun into a monofilament. The aquatic biodegradation of PLA/PHB …
A review of biodegradation and formation of biodegradable microplastics in soil and freshwater environments
Plastic pollution is of critical environmental concern, thus biodegradable plastics (BPs) have
emerged as a potential solution to limit plastic waste accumulation. However, the fate of BPs …
emerged as a potential solution to limit plastic waste accumulation. However, the fate of BPs …
Effect of paper-making additives on biodegradation of lignocellulosic fibers
The biodegradation kinetics of paper materials with various chemical additives was studied,
focusing on their potential tunability. Paper materials with additives, including retention aid …
focusing on their potential tunability. Paper materials with additives, including retention aid …
Going Green: How Swapping Polyethylene for Polylactic Acid in Sanitary Pads can Reduce Environmental Impact-A Life Cycle Assessment Comparison
BAM Pereira, SC Dantas, AM de Lima - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Millions of people worldwide rely on disposable sanitary pads, but the high concentration of
fossil-based polymers in their composition has negative effects on the environment. This …
fossil-based polymers in their composition has negative effects on the environment. This …