Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(23), P. 5062 - 5062
Published: Nov. 22, 2022
The
application
of
mulch
films
for
preserving
soil
moisture
and
preventing
weed
growth
has
been
a
part
agricultural
practice
decades.
Different
materials
have
used
as
films,
but
polyethylene
plastic
considered
most
effective
due
to
its
excellent
mechanical
strength,
low
cost
ability
act
barrier
sunlight
water.
However,
use
carries
risk
pollution
health
hazards,
hence
new
laws
passed
replace
it
completely
with
other
over
the
next
few
years.
Research
find
out
about
biodegradable
polymers
this
purpose
gained
impetus
in
past
years,
driven
by
regulations
United
Nations
Organization’s
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
primary
requisite
these
is
biodegradability
under
natural
climatic
conditions
without
production
any
toxic
residual
compounds.
Therefore,
developed
from
fossil
fuels,
microorganisms,
animals
plants
are
viable
options
using
mulching
material.
solution
not
simple
since
each
polymer
different
properties
compromise
be
made
terms
film.
This
review
discusses
history
materials,
gradual
evolution
choice
process
biodegradation
regarding
material
used,
types
that
can
explored
potential
future
prospects
area.
Biomacromolecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(7), P. 2713 - 2729
Published: June 28, 2022
Biodegradable
polymers
complement
recyclable
materials
in
battling
plastic
waste
because
some
products
are
difficult
to
recycle
and
will
end
up
the
environment
either
of
their
application
or
due
wear
products.
Natural
biopolymers,
such
as
cellulose,
inherently
biodegradable,
but
chemical
modification
typically
required
for
obtainment
thermoplastic
properties,
solubility,
other
desired
material
properties
can
hinder
even
prevent
biodegradation
process.
This
Review
summarizes
current
knowledge
on
degradation
common
cellulose
derivatives
different
laboratory,
natural,
man-made
environments.
Depending
environment,
be
solely
a
combination
several
processes,
enzymatic
hydrolysis,
photodegradation,
oxidation.
It
is
clear
that
type
especially
degree
substitution
important
factors
controlling
process
with
environment.
The
big
variation
conditions
environments
also
briefly
considered
well
importance
proper
testing
characterization
process,
confirmation
biodegradability.
To
ensure
full
sustainability
new
under
development,
expected
end-of-life
scenario,
whether
recycling
"biological"
recycling,
should
included
an
design
parameter.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
21(1), P. 198 - 226
Published: Dec. 14, 2021
Abstract
The
global
food
processing
industries
represent
a
challenge
and
risk
to
the
environment
due
poor
handling
of
residues,
which
are
often
discarded
as
waste
without
being
used
in
further
sidestreams.
Although
some
part
this
biomass
is
utilized,
large
quantities
are,
however,
still
under‐
or
unutilized
despite
these
byproducts
rich
resource
valuable
compounds.
These
biowastes
contain
biopolymers
other
compounds
such
proteins,
polysaccharides,
lipids,
pigments,
micronutrients,
minerals
with
good
nutritional
values
active
biological
properties
applications
various
fields
including
development
sustainable
packaging.
This
review
offers
an
update
on
recent
advancement
recycling
upgrading
toward
production
packaging
materials,
could
be
edible,
(bio)degradable,
act
carriers
biobased
agents
antimicrobials,
antioxidants,
flavoring
additives,
health‐promoting
should
initiative
promote
well‐being
humans
achieve
sustainability
while
respecting
ecological
boundaries
our
planet.
Edible
films
coatings
formulations
based
extracted
from
offer
great
opportunities
decrease
devastating
overuse
plastic‐based
It
has
become
evident
that
transition
fuel‐based
circular
bio‐based
economy
potentially
beneficial.
Therefore,
exploitation
discards
within
context
zero‐waste
biorefinery
approach
would
improve
management
by
minimizing
its
generation,
reduce
pollution,
provide
value‐added
Most
importantly,
edible
materials
does
not
compete
resources,
it
also
helps
dependency
petroleum‐based
products.
Practical
Application
Almost
99%
current
plastics
petroleum‐based,
their
continuous
use
been
planet
plastic‐derived
components
have
detected
all
trophic
levels.
Besides,
increasing
amounts
by‐products
socioeconomic
environmental
challenge,
halving
loss
turning
into
products
necessary
economic
circularity.
new
systems
one
solutions
limit
persistent
plastics.
by‐products‐based
enhance
performance
compounds'
bioactivities.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(17), P. 4782 - 4782
Published: Aug. 24, 2021
Today,
the
scientific
community
is
facing
crucial
challenges
in
delivering
a
healthier
world
for
future
generations.
Among
these,
quest
circular
and
sustainable
approaches
plastic
recycling
one
of
most
demanding
several
reasons.
Indeed,
massive
use
materials
over
last
century
has
generated
large
amounts
long-lasting
waste,
which,
much
time,
not
been
object
adequate
recovery
disposal
politics.
Most
this
waste
by
packaging
materials.
Nevertheless,
decade,
new
trend
imposed
environmental
concerns
brought
topic
under
magnifying
glass,
as
testified
increasing
number
related
publications.
Several
methods
have
proposed
polymeric
based
on
chemical
or
mechanical
methods.
A
panorama
promising
studies
to
polyethylene
(PE),
polypropylene
(PP),
terephthalate
(PET),
polystyrene
(PS)
given
within
review.
Sustainable Production and Consumption,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 817 - 832
Published: June 3, 2022
The
concept
of
circular
economy
has
been
ubiquitous
over
the
past
five
years
and
steadily
gaining
a
consensus
as
new
paradigm.
Circular
covers
wide
spectrum
topics
ranging
from
waste
management,
through
materials
to
supply
chain,
amongst
which
packaging
is
an
essential
part
for
achieving
truly
economy.
It
emphasised
that
resources
should
be
kept
in
closed
loops,
thereby
generating
zero
waste.
However,
largely
due
nature
designated
usage,
industry
built
on
linear
model
where
designed,
produced,
consumed
disposed
of.
This
creates
substantial
amount
waste,
now
growing
concern
earth
ecosystem.
To
enable
smooth
transition
system,
design
recognised
fundamental
stepping-stone
towards
In
this
study,
extensive
literature
review
performed,
investigating
body
research
relation
paper
reviews
state-of-the-art
design,
including
rules,
guidelines,
considerations
tools
can
applied
process
A
framework
then
proposed,
summarising
findings
showing
(i)
factors
determine
material
selection,
(ii)
strategies,
guidelines
taken
into
account
conceptual
development
phases,
(iii)
indicators
assist
validation
assessment
circularity.
Finally,
future
trends
various
aspects
facilitate
recycling,
tools,
education
policy
making
are
discussed.
