Polymers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. 66 - 66

Published: Dec. 30, 2024

The escalating demand for sustainable materials has been fueling the rapid proliferation of biopolymer market. Biodegradable polymers within natural habitats predominantly undergo degradation mediated by microorganisms. These microorganisms secrete enzymes that cleave long-chain into smaller fragments metabolic assimilation. This review is centered around dissecting mechanisms specific biodegradable polymers, namely PLA, starch-based and plant fiber-based polymers. Recent investigations have unveiled PLA exhibits augmented biocompatibility when combined with HA, its subject to influence enzymatic abiotic determinants. In case chemical or physical modifications can modulate their kinetics, as evidenced Wang et al.’s superhydrophobic nanocomposite cryogel. For effects temperature, humidity, cellulose on properties, along implications various treatments additives, are probed, exemplified Liu study jute/SiO2/PP composites. Specifically, respect polymerization process role catalysts such SnCl2 in governing structure biodegradability expounded detail. SBF interaction β-TCP particles constitute crucial aspects. catalyzed amylase glucosidase environmental impacts temperature addition structural ramifications amylose amylopectin, further elucidated. biodegradation plasma treatment, electron beam irradiation, nanoparticles, crosslinking agents water resistance stability explicated experimental substantiation. manuscript also delineates technological accomplishments. incorporated HA demonstrates enhanced finds utility drug delivery systems. Starch-based be engineered tailored degradation. Plant acquire durability through thereby widening application spectrum. Synthetic surface modification methodologies harnessed optimize these materials. paper consolidates reaction conditions, research techniques, merits, demerits delves A comprehensive understanding conducive progression context development conservation.

Language: Английский