A review of biodegradable plastics: chemistry, applications, properties, and future research needs

MS Kim, H Chang, L Zheng, Q Yan, BF Pfleger… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Environmental concerns over waste plastics' effect on the environment are leading to the
creation of biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics may serve as a promising …

[HTML][HTML] Research progress on CO2 capture and utilization technology

L Fu, Z Ren, W Si, Q Ma, W Huang, K Liao… - Journal of CO2 …, 2022 - Elsevier
With the expansion of industry, the emission of greenhouse gases is increasing, and its
impact on climate is becoming more and more serious. CO 2 is the main culprit of the …

Biodegradable electrospinning superhydrophilic nanofiber membranes for ultrafast oil-water separation

X Cheng, T Li, L Yan, Y Jiao, Y Zhang, K Wang… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
Although membrane technology has attracted considerable attention for oily wastewater
treatment, the plastic waste generated from discarded membranes presents an immediate …

Sustainable polymers

AK Mohanty, F Wu, R Mincheva… - Nature Reviews …, 2022 - nature.com
Sustainable polymers are materials derived from renewable, recycled and waste carbon
resources and their combinations, which at the end of life can be recycled, biodegraded or …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainability of biodegradable plastics: New problem or solution to solve the global plastic pollution?

TD Moshood, G Nawanir, F Mahmud… - Current Research in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic usage is increasing the number of pollutants in the environment. Plastic particles and
other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat …

A review on poly lactic acid (PLA) as a biodegradable polymer

NAAB Taib, MR Rahman, D Huda, KK Kuok, S Hamdan… - Polymer Bulletin, 2023 - Springer
Biodegradable plastics are among the most promising materials to replace conventional
petroleum-based plastics that have caused many adverse impacts on the environment, such …

Novel biopolymer-based sustainable composites for food packaging applications: A narrative review

MY Khalid, ZU Arif - Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2022 - Elsevier
In the contemporary era of nutrition science, food industries are facing myriad challenges in
assuring quality food with extended shelf life and long-term preservation. Biopolymer-based …

Bio-based polymers with performance-advantaged properties

RM Cywar, NA Rorrer, CB Hoyt, GT Beckham… - Nature Reviews …, 2022 - nature.com
Bio-based compounds with unique chemical functionality can be obtained through selective
transformations of plant and other non-fossil, biogenic feedstocks for the development of …

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 …

Effect of microplastics in water and aquatic systems

MN Issac, B Kandasubramanian - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2021 - Springer
Surging dismissal of plastics into water resources results in the splintered debris generating
microscopic particles called microplastics. The reduced size of microplastic makes it easier …