International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
269, P. 132219 - 132219
Published: May 8, 2024
The
use
of
plant
gum-based
biodegradable
bioplastic
films
as
a
packaging
material
is
limited
due
to
their
poor
physicochemical
properties.
However,
combining
gum
with
synthetic
degradable
polymer
and
some
additives
can
improve
these
Keeping
in
view,
the
present
study
aimed
synthesize
series
using
Moringa
oleifera
gum,
polyvinyl
alcohol,
glycerol,
citric
acid
via
thermal
treatment
followed
by
solution
casting
method.
were
characterized
analytical
techniques
such
FTIR,
XRD,
SEM,
AFM,
TGA,
DSC.
examined
properties
water
sensitivity,
gas
barrier
attributes,
tensile
strength,
shelf
life
food,
biodegradability.
containing
higher
amounts
showed
appreciable
%elongation
without
compromising
good
oxygen
properties,
biodegradation
rates
(>95%).
Varying
glycerol
broadened
ranging
from
hydrophilicity
hydrophobicity
rigidity
flexibility.
As
all
synthesized
economical
environmentally
safe
materials,
better
this
suggests
that
prove
be
potential
alternative
for
various
applications.
Open Research Europe,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2, P. 101 - 101
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
The
acceptance
of
compostable
plastic
packaging
in
industrial
composting
plants
is
not
universal
despite
available
certification
due
to
the
persistence
residues
after
composting.
To
better
understand
this
discrepancy,
study
compared
disintegration
rates
two
blends
designed
for
rigid
(polylactic
acid
based)
and
soft
(polybutylene
succinate
lab-scale
tests
an
plant.
Journal of environmental chemical engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 111658 - 111658
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
The
suitability
of
bioplastics
for
treatment
in
anaerobic
digestion
and
composting
plants
is
not
always
clear
despite
their
increasing
popularity
as
an
alternative
to
oil-based
polymers.
This
study
aims
estimate
the
degradation
various
combinations
(cellulose
acetate,
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
polybutylene
succinate
(PBS)),
filler
(organic
–
gelatine
inorganic)
plasticizer
(triacetin)
combinations,
under
conventional
industrial
conditions.
investigation
encompasses
evaluation
both
physical
(disintegration)
biological
processes,
along
with
modelling
methane
production
utilizing
iterations
Gompertz-type
model.
Results
indicate
that,
during
typical
residence
time,
cellulose-based
exhibit
high
yield
(approximately
500
NmlCH4/gVS)
near-complete
(both
biological),
while
PLA
has
minimal
biodegradation
(11%)
low
(59
NmlCH4/gVS).
PBS-gelatine
blends
generate
a
significant
amount
early
process
(174
116
NmlCH4/gVS
flakes
pieces,
respectively)
but
do
achieve
full
degradation.
These
findings
suggest
that
effectiveness
varies
based
on
composition,
further
research
needed
optimize
common
facilities.
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
496, P. 153982 - 153982
Published: July 14, 2024
Embedding
immobilized
lipase
(IL)
enzymes
into
polycaprolactone
(PCL)
matrix
was
demonstrated
as
a
promising
route
to
faster
biodegradable
and
chemically
recyclable
PCL
products.
Furthermore,
the
materials
could
be
thermally
processed
by
extrusion
3D
printed
fused
filament
fabrication
technique.
The
embedded-enzymes
were
shown
effectively
accelerate
degradation
of
under
simulated
industrial
composting
conditions
in
aqueous
solution
combination
with
external
enzymes.
To
reveal
deeper
insights
underlying
mechanisms,
biodegradation
kinetic
parameters
governing
organic
carbon
(OC)
mineralization
calculated.
concept
half-life
(B1/2)
introduced
correlated
rate
enzyme-embedded
films
filaments,
especially
thermophilic
conditions.
This
sheds
light
on
how
incorporation
facilitates
process.
feasibility
enzyme-catalyzed
chemical
recycling
mild
followed
repolymerization
demonstrated.
applied
material
design
principle
holds
promise
for
addressing
pressing
challenges
associated
plastic
waste,
when
moving
forward
towards
more
sustainable
environmentally
conscious
future.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
269, P. 132219 - 132219
Published: May 8, 2024
The
use
of
plant
gum-based
biodegradable
bioplastic
films
as
a
packaging
material
is
limited
due
to
their
poor
physicochemical
properties.
However,
combining
gum
with
synthetic
degradable
polymer
and
some
additives
can
improve
these
Keeping
in
view,
the
present
study
aimed
synthesize
series
using
Moringa
oleifera
gum,
polyvinyl
alcohol,
glycerol,
citric
acid
via
thermal
treatment
followed
by
solution
casting
method.
were
characterized
analytical
techniques
such
FTIR,
XRD,
SEM,
AFM,
TGA,
DSC.
examined
properties
water
sensitivity,
gas
barrier
attributes,
tensile
strength,
shelf
life
food,
biodegradability.
containing
higher
amounts
showed
appreciable
%elongation
without
compromising
good
oxygen
properties,
biodegradation
rates
(>95%).
Varying
glycerol
broadened
ranging
from
hydrophilicity
hydrophobicity
rigidity
flexibility.
As
all
synthesized
economical
environmentally
safe
materials,
better
this
suggests
that
prove
be
potential
alternative
for
various
applications.
