Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(12), С. 5081 - 5081
Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2024
Industrial
evolution
and
agricultural
expansion,
explained
by
continuing
population
growth,
have
rendered
enormous
problems
for
the
world
throughout
past
few
decades,
primarily
because
of
waste
generation.
To
reduce
environmental
impact
dependence
on
fossil
fuels,
scientists
explored
replacing
synthetic
polymers
with
environmentally
friendly
sustainable
alternatives
in
many
emergent
applications.
In
this
regard,
microbial
biopolymers
gained
special
attention.
Many
originating
from
various
strains
bacteria,
fungi,
algae
been
reported
their
possible
applications
increased
rapidly.
This
review
focuses
wide
range
biopolymers,
characteristics,
factors
influencing
production.
The
present
study
also
describes
biopolymers.
use
these
is
very
attractive
as
a
value-added
approach
to
wastewater
treatment.
By
acting
adsorbents,
coagulants,
flocculants
well
filters
membrane
processes,
shine
promising
solutions
beyond
conventional
methods.
They
can
be
integrated
into
stages
treatment
process,
further
enhancing
efficiency
Microbial
biopolymer
bioremediation
soil
stabilization
are
reviewed.
Several
studies
demonstrated
strong
potential
improvement
due
ability
minimize
permeability,
eliminate
heavy
metals,
stabilize
soil,
limit
erosion.
Challenges
related
scaling
up
downstream
processing
its
future
perspectives
applications,
discussed.
Alexandria Engineering Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
91, С. 70 - 83
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2024
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
recent
advances
in
biodegradable
materials
for
sustainable
food
packaging
applications.
Biodegradable
polymers
offer
an
alternative
to
conventional
plastics
by
undergoing
decomposition
into
water,
carbon
dioxide,
and
biomass.
Synthetic
biopolymers
like
PLA,
PHAs,
bio-based
polyesters
as
well
natural
such
polysaccharides
proteins
have
shown
promise
substitutes
non-biodegradable
packaging.
These
provide
sustainability,
waste
reduction,
neutrality
benefits.
However,
inferior
barrier
properties,
low
heat
resistance,
poor
mechanical
strength,
high
costs
are
limitations.
Strategies
plasticization,
blending,
nanomaterial
reinforcement,
multilayer
composite
structures
expanded
biopolymer
applicability
various
foods.
Biodegradation
life
cycle
assessment
studies
demonstrated
their
environmental
advantages
over
plastics.
Addressing
remaining
challenges
collection
logistics,
composting
infrastructure,
costs,
functional
performance
will
be
crucial
widespread
commercial
adoption.
Recent
make
poised
major
contributions
development
the
industry.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(1), С. 593 - 593
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024
Plastic
production
has
increased
dramatically,
leading
to
accumulated
plastic
waste
in
the
ocean.
Marine
plastics
can
be
broken
down
into
microplastics
(<5
mm)
by
sunlight,
machinery,
and
pressure.
The
accumulation
of
organisms
release
additives
adversely
affect
health
marine
organisms.
Biodegradation
is
one
way
address
pollution
an
environmentally
friendly
manner.
microorganisms
more
adapted
fluctuating
environmental
conditions
such
as
salinity,
temperature,
pH,
pressure
compared
with
terrestrial
microorganisms,
providing
new
opportunities
pollution.
Pseudomonadota
(Proteobacteria),
Bacteroidota
(Bacteroidetes),
Bacillota
(Firmicutes),
Cyanobacteria
were
frequently
found
on
biofilms
may
degrade
plastics.
Currently,
diverse
plastic-degrading
bacteria
are
being
isolated
from
environments
offshore
deep
oceanic
waters,
especially
Pseudomonas
spp.
Bacillus
Alcanivoras
Actinomycetes.
Some
fungi
algae
have
also
been
revealed
degraders.
In
this
review,
we
focused
advances
biodegradation
their
enzymes
(esterase,
cutinase,
laccase,
etc.)
involved
process
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET),
polystyrene
(PS),
(PE),
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC),
polypropylene
(PP)
highlighted
need
study
sea.
Applied Energy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
345, С. 121307 - 121307
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2023
Plastic
production
and
its
unplanned
management
disposal,
has
been
shown
to
pollute
terrestrial,
aquatic,
atmospheric
environments.
Petroleum-derived
plastics
do
not
decompose
tend
persist
in
the
surrounding
environment
for
longer
time.
Plastics
can
be
ingested
accumulate
into
tissues
of
both
terrestrial
aquatic
animals,
which
impede
their
growth
development.
Petrochemicals
are
primary
feedstocks
manufacture
plastics.
The
plastic
wastes
retrieved
back
conversion
value
added
petrochemicals
including
aromatic
char,
hydrogen,
synthesis
gas,
bio-crude
oil
using
various
technologies
thermochemical,
catalytic
chemolysis.
This
review
focusses
on
technologies,
opportunities,
challenges
outlooks
retrieving
petrochemicals.
also
explores
technical
approaches
regard
commercial
feasibility,
economic
environmental
sustainability.
Further,
this
work
provides
a
detailed
discussion
opportunities
associated
with
recent
thermochemical
adopted
waste
fuels
chemicals.
recommends
prospects
future
research
improve
processes
cost-efficiency
promising
It
is
envisioned
that
would
overcomes
knowledge
gaps
further
contribute
emerging
sustainable
exploiting
value-added
products.
Energy & Fuels,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
38(3), С. 1593 - 1617
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2024
This
review
illuminates
the
pivotal
synergy
between
machine
learning
(ML)
and
biopolymers,
spotlighting
their
combined
potential
to
reshape
sustainable
energy,
fuels,
biochemicals.
Biobased
polymers,
derived
from
renewable
sources,
have
garnered
attention
for
roles
in
energy
fuel
sectors.
These
when
integrated
with
ML
techniques,
exhibit
enhanced
functionalities,
optimizing
systems,
storage,
conversion.
Detailed
case
studies
reveal
of
biobased
polymers
applications
industry,
further
showcasing
how
bolsters
efficiency
innovation.
The
intersection
also
marks
advancements
biochemical
production,
emphasizing
innovations
drug
delivery
medical
device
development.
underscores
imperative
harnessing
convergence
future
global
sustainability
endeavors
collective
evidence
presented
asserts
immense
promise
this
union
holds
steering
a
innovative
trajectory.
