TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
170, P. 117391 - 117391
Published: Nov. 4, 2023
Biodegradable
plastic
mulches
(BDMs)
can
offer
an
eco-sustainable
alternative
to
conventional
polyethene
(PE)
mulch
films
in
agriculture.
While
PE
must
be
removed
after
use,
BDMs
are
tilled
into
the
soil,
where
they
expected
biodegrade.
However,
their
long-term
impacts
on
soil
ecosystem
(functions,
processes,
and
microbial
communities)
remain
unclear.
This
review
critically
analyses
evidence
about
potential
of
as
a
possible
eco-friendly
traditional
mulches.
It
updates
available
literature
fate
agriculture
ecosystems,
pinpointing
crucial
aspects
that
deserve
further
investigation.
The
combined
findings
indicated
BDM
incorporation
could
stimulate
activity
may
ultimately
affect
organic
matter
dynamics.
using
should
linked
risks
incomplete
biodegradation
by
releasing
residual
bio-microplastics,
bio-nanoparticles
additives.
We
here
highlighted
gaps
knowledge
(i.e.
impact
ecology
risk
toxicity)
need
for
studies
natural
environmental
conditions
well
field
experiments
evaluate
actual
health
agroecosystem
sustainability.
Moreover,
there
still
needs
more
clarity
standards
covering
under
which
biodegradable
biodegrade
ensure
safe
end-of-life.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
163, P. 107244 - 107244
Published: April 12, 2022
Plastic
products
are
widely
used
around
the
world,
but
waste
plastic
is
not
reasonably
managed
and
causes
serious
pollution.
Biodegradable
plastics
(BPs)
provide
an
alternative
to
conventional
plastics,
all
BPs
can
be
completely
degraded
under
natural
conditions.
Instead,
they
may
break
down
into
microplastics
(MPs)
faster
than
posing
additional
threat
soil
environment.
In
this
paper,
definition,
applications,
degradation
behaviors
of
BPs,
including
biodegradable
(BMPs),
reviewed,
we
comprehensively
summarized
eco-toxicological
effects
BMPs
in
ecosystems,
terms
physical
chemical
properties
soil,
nutrient
cycling,
bacterial
fungal
communities,
flora
fauna.
The
compound
other
pollutants
were
also
addressed.
results
revealed
that
made
different
or
more
severely
compared
MPs.
Overall,
review
aims
address
gaps
knowledge,
shed
light
on
ecological
soil.
a
perfect
substitute
solve
pollution,
further
exploration
should
focus
their
generation,
environmental
behavior,
impact
whether
cause
harm
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 1761 - 1786
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Global
pollution
by
plastics
derived
from
petroleum
has
fostered
the
development
of
carbon–neutral,
biodegradable
bioplastics
synthesized
renewable
resources
such
as
modern
biomass,
yet
knowledge
on
impact
ecosystems
is
limited.
Here
we
review
polylactic
acid
plastic
with
focus
synthesis,
biodegradability
tuning,
environmental
conversion
to
microplastics,
and
microbes,
algae,
phytoplankton,
zooplankton,
annelids,
mollusk
fish.
Polylactic
a
low
weight
semi-crystalline
bioplastic
used
in
agriculture,
medicine,
packaging
textile.
one
most
widely
biopolymers,
accounting
for
33%
all
produced
2021.
Although
vivo,
not
completely
degradable
under
natural
conditions,
notably
aquatic
conditions.
disintegrates
into
microplastics
faster
than
petroleum-based
may
pose
severe
threats
exposed
biota.
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.
