A review of biodegradable plastics: chemistry, applications, properties, and future research needs
Environmental concerns over waste plastics' effect on the environment are leading to the
creation of biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics may serve as a promising …
creation of biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics may serve as a promising …
[HTML][HTML] Sustainability of biodegradable plastics: New problem or solution to solve the global plastic pollution?
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 …
other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat …
The barrier properties of sustainable multiphase and multicomponent packaging materials: A review
The current packaging materials market is dominated by petrochemical-derived, single-use,
and inexpensive plastics that are incredibly stable in the environment. After their sole use …
and inexpensive plastics that are incredibly stable in the environment. After their sole use …
Sustainable and bio-based food packaging: A review on past and current design innovations
Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers.
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …
[HTML][HTML] Degradation of biodegradable plastics in waste management systems and the open environment: A critical review
SV Afshar, A Boldrin, TF Astrup, AE Daugaard… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Decades of extensive and exponentially growing production and use of conventional
plastics have led to the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, contributing to the …
plastics have led to the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, contributing to the …
Sustainable bioplastics derived from renewable natural resources for food packaging
Food packaging is one of the leading sectors for the end use of plastics. Bioplastic is
produced from natural renewable resources such as crops, wood pulp, and herbaceous …
produced from natural renewable resources such as crops, wood pulp, and herbaceous …
Biodegradation of different types of bioplastics through composting—a recent trend in green recycling
In recent years, the adoption of sustainable alternatives has become a powerful tool for
replacing petroleum-based polymers. As a biodegradable alternative to petroleum-derived …
replacing petroleum-based polymers. As a biodegradable alternative to petroleum-derived …
Poly (hydroxyalkanoates): Production, applications and end-of-life strategies–life cycle assessment nexus
The runaway production and consumption of oil-based plastics are key drivers of global
warming and the increased carbon footprint. Besides, most of this plastic debris ends up in …
warming and the increased carbon footprint. Besides, most of this plastic debris ends up in …
[HTML][HTML] Agricultural plastics as a potential threat to food security, health, and environment through soil pollution by microplastics: Problem definition
D Briassoulis - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The dynamic expansion of the Agricultural Plastics (AP) use has allowed for improved
agricultural products quality, yields, and enhanced sustainability along with multiple benefits …
agricultural products quality, yields, and enhanced sustainability along with multiple benefits …
Smart packaging− A pragmatic solution to approach sustainable food waste management
K Ganeson, GK Mouriya, K Bhubalan… - Food Packaging and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Food loss and food waste are multi-aspect issues that occur in different sectors of the food
supply chain and cause serious repercussions on food security, the environment, and global …
supply chain and cause serious repercussions on food security, the environment, and global …