Polylactic acid synthesis, biodegradability, conversion to microplastics and toxicity: a review

W Ali, H Ali, S Gillani, P Zinck, S Souissi - Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2023 - Springer
Global pollution by plastics derived from petroleum has fostered the development of carbon–
neutral, biodegradable bioplastics synthesized from renewable resources such as modern …

A review on biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) production from fermentative food waste-Its applications and degradation

TA Swetha, V Ananthi, A Bora, N Sengottuvelan… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to its low carbon footprint and environmental friendliness, polylactic acid (PLA) is one of
the most widely produced bioplastics in the world. Manufacturing attempts to partially …

Mechanical, chemical, and bio-recycling of biodegradable plastics: A review

R Kumar, K Sadeghi, J Jang, J Seo - Science of the Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Groundwater contamination pathways of phthalates and bisphenol A: origin, characteristics, transport, and fate–a review

J Dueñas-Moreno, A Mora, P Cervantes-Avilés… - Environment …, 2022 - Elsevier
Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) or phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) are emerging organic
contaminants (EOCs) that may harm biota and human health. Humans can be exposed to …

[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of biodegradable polymers and their composites–Current state-of-the-art, properties, applications, and machine learning for potential future …

SAV Dananjaya, VS Chevali, JP Dear, P Potluri… - Progress in Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review paper comprehensively examines the dynamic landscape of 3D printing and
Machine Learning utilizing biodegradable polymers and their composites, presenting a …

Bio-based materials for barrier coatings on paper packaging

PK Kunam, D Ramakanth, K Akhila… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2024 - Springer
Research into alternative packaging materials is becoming more and more popular as a
result of growing eco-friendly concerns regarding the usage of some petroleum-based …

Organic additives in agricultural plastics and their impacts on soil ecosystems: Compared with conventional and biodegradable plastics

X Cao, Y Liang, J Jiang, A Mo, D He - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Biodegradable plastics (BDPs) are considered a sustainable alternative to conventional
plastics (CPs) in agriculture. However, the potential impact of BDPs, particularly regarding …

[HTML][HTML] Compatibilization of biopolymer blends: A review

G Fredi, A Dorigato - Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biopolymers from renewable bio-based resources provide a sustainable alternative to
petroleum-derived plastics, but limitations like brittleness and cost restrict applicability …

[HTML][HTML] Zinc oxide nanoparticles in meat packaging: A systematic review of recent literature

S Smaoui, I Chérif, HB Hlima, MU Khan… - Food Packaging and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Questions have been raised apropos food spoilage, which may pose a great hazard to the
global environment and human health. Amongst bio-safe material that retains photocatalysis …

Recent progress on UV-light barrier food packaging films–a systematic review

S Roy, R Ramakrishnan, G Goksen, S Singh… - Innovative Food Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Packaging is an integral part of the protection of food from unwanted changes during
storage, processing and transportation. There are several reasons for the spoilage of food …