Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 2807 - 2807
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
The
extensive
use
of
polymeric
materials
has
resulted
in
significant
environmental
pollution,
prompting
the
need
for
a
deeper
understanding
their
degradation
processes
and
impacts.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
environment
impact
on
health
experimental
animals.
It
identifies
common
polymers,
delineates
pathways,
describes
resulting
products
under
different
conditions.
covers
physical,
chemical,
biological
mechanisms,
highlighting
complex
interplay
factors
influencing
these
processes.
Furthermore,
it
examines
implications
products,
using
animals
as
proxies
assessing
potential
risks
to
human
health.
By
synthesizing
current
research,
focuses
studies
related
small
organisms
(primarily
rodents
invertebrates,
supplemented
by
fish
mollusks)
explore
effects
polymer
living
underscores
urgency
developing
implementing
effective
waste
management
strategies.
These
strategies
are
crucial
mitigating
adverse
impacts
degradation,
thus
promoting
more
sustainable
interaction
between
activities
natural
environment.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 3171 - 3171
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
This
study
aims
to
develop
biodegradable
films
by
combining
hemicellulose
B
(HB)
with
methylcellulose
(MC)
and
carboxymethyl
cellulose
(CMC)
at
two
mass
ratios,
HB/MC
90/10
HB/CMC
60/40.
The
effect
of
plasticizers,
glycerol
(GLY)
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG),
on
these
films’
mechanical
physicochemical
properties
was
also
investigated.
Results
showed
that
the
film
thickness
increased
addition
GLY
PEG.
Moisture
content
lower
in
plasticized
films,
possibly
contributing
better
storage.
Plasticizers
induced
more
pronounced
color
changes,
intensifying
lightness
yellowness.
Physical
attributes
such
as
peel
ability,
foldability,
transparency
were
noticeably
improved,
particularly
higher
PEG
concentrations.
Additionally,
plasticizers
enhanced
significantly
evidenced
improved
tensile
stress,
elongation
break,
elastic
modulus,
toughness.
However,
oxygen
water
vapor
permeabilities,
most
critical
factors
food
packaging,
reduced
compared
counterparts.
findings
this
bear
significant
implications
for
developing
sustainable
packaging
solutions
using
isolated
from
agricultural
material
processing
waste.
These
biopolymer-based
conjunction
biobased
biopolymer,
can
help
curtail
our
reliance
conventional
plastics
alleviate
environmental
impact
plastic
Packaging Technology and Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 29, 2025
ABSTRACT
Environmental
pollution
from
plastic
polymers
is
a
global
concern
that
harms
ecosystems
and
human
health.
Developing
biodegradable
sodium
alginate
films,
derived
seaweed,
emerges
as
promising
solution
to
mitigate
these
impacts.
The
biodegradable,
non‐toxic
has
excellent
film‐forming
properties,
making
it
substitute
for
conventional
packaging.
Incorporating
oils
into
films
significantly
improves
their
functional
they
are
rich
in
bioactive
compounds,
such
antioxidants,
which
increase
resistance
oxidation,
prolonging
the
shelf
life
of
packaged
products.
Essential
provide
specific
antimicrobial
antioxidant
benefits
due
volatile
terpenes
phenols,
offer
additional
protection
against
microbial
degradation.
Additionally,
adding
increases
flexibility,
reducing
brittleness
enhancing
elasticity.
Oils
also
improve
films'
barrier
properties
water
vapour
oxygen,
preserving
food
quality
freshness.
presence
adds
sensory
benefits,
resulting
with
controlled
release
offering
multifunctional
approach
preservation.
This
combination
enhances
functionality
them
sustainable
efficient
alternative
plastics.
review
highlights
added
an
environmentally
friendly
reduce
environmental
preservation,
providing
benefits.
represents
significant
advance
search
effective
options,
aligning
goals
sustainability,
consumer
appreciation
protection.
Biodegradable
plastic
degradation
in
soils
is
highly
complex.
Without
effective
management,
poses
potential
risks
to
environmental
and
human
health,
soil
quality,
food
security
safety,
sustainability.
