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] 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 …

The barrier properties of sustainable multiphase and multicomponent packaging materials: A review

BM Trinh, BP Chang, TH Mekonnen - Progress in Materials Science, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Sustainable and bio-based food packaging: A review on past and current design innovations

F Versino, F Ortega, Y Monroy, S Rivero, OV López… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

[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 …

Sustainable bioplastics derived from renewable natural resources for food packaging

X Zhao, Y Wang, X Chen, X Yu, W Li, S Zhang, X Meng… - Matter, 2023 - cell.com
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 …

Biodegradation of different types of bioplastics through composting—a recent trend in green recycling

WA Ahsan, A Hussain, C Lin, MK Nguyen - Catalysts, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

Poly (hydroxyalkanoates): Production, applications and end-of-life strategies–life cycle assessment nexus

JK Muiruri, JCC Yeo, Q Zhu, E Ye… - ACS Sustainable …, 2022 - ACS Publications
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 …

[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 …

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 …