[HTML][HTML] Microbial enzyme biotechnology to reach plastic waste circularity: current status, problems and perspectives

M Orlando, G Molla, P Castellani, V Pirillo… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The accumulation of synthetic plastic waste in the environment has become a global
concern. Microbial enzymes (purified or as whole-cell biocatalysts) represent emerging …

Recent Developments in Biobased Foams and Foam Composites for Construction Applications

GC DSouza, H Ng, P Charpentier… - ChemBioEng …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
A surge of research into renewable foams has yielded an array of high‐performance
polymeric materials, many of which exhibit promising properties for next generation thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Biodegradation of synthetic plastics by the extracellular lipase of Aspergillus niger

A Safdar, F Ismail, M Imran - Environmental Advances, 2024 - Elsevier
A rapid increase in plastic pollution is a major threat to the environment. One intriguing
group of enzymes that can act as biocatalysts for the breakdown of polymers is lipase. This …

Valorization of xylose residues and crude glycerol for production of biopolyurethane foam

K Fu, L Zhang, Y Lin, W Zhang, Z Zhao, W Chen… - Waste and Biomass …, 2024 - Springer
Currently, polyurethane (PU) products are heavily dependent on petroleum resources,
highlighting an urgent need to develop new bio-based materials. This study aimed to …

Sustainable treatment of sewage sludge via plasma-electrolytic liquefaction for bio-friendly production of polyurethane foam

D Xi, W Xie, F Qi, Z Huang, S Wen, B Fan, P Yin… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Safe and green disposal or utilization of sewage sludge (SS) has attracted significant
attention as SS is increasingly produced worldwide and emerges as an environmental …

Wheat straw‐derived bio‐based hydroponic polyurethane foams for plant growth

H Li, Z Ali, Z Yuan, Y Hu, Q Wei… - Biofuels, Bioproducts and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Agricultural waste is a renewable and sustainable resource that can be used as an
alternative to petroleum for the production of chemicals and materials. In this study, liquefied …