4D printing: Perspectives for the production of sustainable plastics for agriculture

C Maraveas, IS Bayer, T Bartzanas - Biotechnology Advances, 2022 - Elsevier
The concept of 4D printing of phase change materials is gaining attention in the potential
development of self-healing materials for tissue engineering and manufacturing …

Environmental sustainability of plastic in agriculture

C Maraveas - Agriculture, 2020 - mdpi.com
This article investigates the environmental sustainability of plastic nets in agricultural
environments based on published experimental data. This article focuses on biodegradable …

Depolymerization of end‐of‐life poly (lactide) to lactide via zinc‐catalysis

C Alberti, S Enthaler - ChemistrySelect, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The chemical recycling of poly (lactide)(PLA), especially the initial depolymerization step
was studied. High molecular weight PLA was depolymerized in the presence of zinc catalyst …

Depolymerization of End‐of‐Life Poly (lactide) via 4‐Dimethylaminopyridine‐Catalyzed Methanolysis

C Alberti, N Damps, RRR Meißner… - ChemistrySelect, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The chemical recycling of end‐of‐life plastics/polymers can contribute to a more sustainable
society. In this regard, the selective degradation (depolymerization process) leading to well …

Tin (ii) 2-ethylhexanoate catalysed methanolysis of end-of-life poly (lactide)

M Hofmann, C Alberti, F Scheliga, RRR Meißner… - Polymer …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
In recent times, plastics derived from renewable resources have received significant
consideration as alternatives to plastics based on fossil resources. Nevertheless, some …

Environment-friendly biopolymers for food packaging: Starch, protein, and poly-lactic acid (PLA)

SPS Aung, HHH Shein, KN Aye, N Nwe - Bio-based materials for food …, 2018 - Springer
Currently, petroleum-based plastics are widely used for food packaging in all over the world.
Due to their environmental pollution problems, most of the researchers are interested to …

A systematic review of biodegradable materials in the textile and apparel industry

HY Bao, Y Hong, T Yan, X Xie… - The Journal of The Textile …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
With the popularity of fast fashion and consumer addiction, the pollution problem in the
textile and apparel industry has become increasingly serious. In order to alleviate this …

Selective Degradation of End‐of‐Life Poly (lactide) via Alkali‐Metal‐Halide Catalysis

C Alberti, N Damps, RRR Meißner… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The recycling of poly (lactide)(PLA) is studied. Using methanol and alkali‐metal‐halides as
catalyst, PLA is degraded to produce methyl lactate, which is a suitable chemical for the …

Environmental impact of polyurethane chemistry

CO Adetunji, OT Olaniyan, OA Anani… - Polyurethane …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Polyurethanes (PUs) are frequently produced from the chemical reaction of polyol and
isocyanate molecules in the presence of light and enzymes. Polyols and isocyanates …

Ruthenium‐Catalyzed Hydrogenative Degradation of End‐of‐Life Poly (lactide) to Produce 1, 2‐Propanediol as Platform Chemical

TO Kindler, C Alberti, E Fedorenko… - …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The chemical recycling of end‐of‐life polymers can add some value to a future circular
economy. In this regard, the hydrogenative degradation of end‐of‐life PLA was investigated …