Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025
Abstract
Bioplastics
offer
a
solution
to
the
problem
of
increasing
atmospheric
CO
2
levels
contributed
by
linear
production
and
consumption
pattern
fossil‐derived
plastics
closing
carbon
loop
with
material
sourcing
from
biomass
bioplastic's
biodegradability.
Spirulina,
genus
cyanobacteria
that
is
capable
rapid
uptake,
can
be
key
realizing
circular
plastic
economy
converting
value‐added
high
protein
content
biomass,
which
extracted
processed
produce
protein‐based
bioplastics
captured
biodegradable,
releasing
after
decomposition
returned
cycle.
To
demonstrate
feasibility
utilizing
self‐assembling
capabilities
Spirulina
fabricate
bioplastics,
simple
procedure
proposed
involves
isoelectric
point
precipitation
followed
solvent
casting
an
entirely
bioplastic
film
containing
glycerol
as
plasticizer
without
blending
other
types
conventional
plastics.
By
further
crosslinking
carboxymethylcellulose
Ca
2+
cations,
are
able
obtain
films
highest
average
tensile
strength
5.5MPa.
Additionally,
showed
potential
in
UV‐blocking
applications
exhibited
good
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(6), С. 3123 - 3123
Опубликована: Март 18, 2022
In
modern
times,
seaweeds
have
become
widely
involved
in
several
biotechnological
applications
due
to
the
variety
of
their
constituent
bioactive
compounds.
The
consumption
dates
ancient
times;
however,
only
from
last
few
decades
research
can
we
explain
mechanisms
action
and
potential
seaweed-derived
compounds,
which
has
led
involvement
food,
cosmetic,
pharmaceutical,
nutraceutical
industries.
Macroalgae-derived
compounds
are
great
importance
as
properties
enable
them
be
ideal
candidates
for
production
sustainable
“green”
packaging.
Diverse
studies
demonstrate
that
seaweed
polysaccharides
(e.g.,
alginates
carrageenans)
not
provide
health
benefits,
but
also
contribute
biopolymeric
film
biodegradable
dispersion
plastics
microplastics
oceans
provoke
serious
environmental
issues
influence
ecosystems
aquatic
organisms.
Thus,
use
biopolymers
is
now
crucial
replace
plasticizers
with
materials,
thus
preserve
environment.
present
review
aims
an
overview
on
bioplastics
might
food
or
pharmaceutical
Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(10), С. 1329 - 1349
Опубликована: Март 17, 2024
In
recent
years,
bioplastics
have
been
making
great
strides
in
a
promising
way
toward
mitigating
the
damage
that
traditional
plastics
cause
to
environment.
This
article
discusses
status
of
cellulose
and
starch-based
detail.
To
provide
readers
with
helpful
information,
variety
processes
are
analyzed,
including
polymerization,
injection
molding,
film
casting,
3D
printing
solvent-free
methods,
electrospinning,
along
prospects
challenges.
research
also
examines
numerous
applications
bioplastics,
medical
equipment,
food
packaging,
textiles,
healthcare
appliances
sustainable
innovative
concepts.
end,
paper
highlights
future
outlook.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
13(17), С. 9953 - 9953
Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2021
The
use
of
plastics
for
packaging
has
some
advantages,
since
they
are
flexible
and
inexpensive.
However,
most
single
use,
which,
combined
with
low
recycling
or
reuse
ratios,
contributes
substantially
to
environmental
pollution.
This
work
is
part
a
project
studying
the
habits
Portuguese
citizens
concerning
plastic
food
focuses
on
aspects
related
sustainability.
survey
was
carried
out
via
an
online
questionnaire
about
sustainability,
recycling,
knowledge
effects
materials
their
residues
environment.
results
were
obtained
based
statistical
analysis
data.
participants
tend
think
negative
impact
packages
environment;
39%
sometimes
do
not
buy
plastic;
30%
try
look
alternatives.
A
substantial
fraction,
81%,
support
avoidance
utensils
reduction
in
bags.
Most
have
good
strongly
agree
recycled
materials,
87%
respondents
practice
separation
different
types
waste
recycling.
Changing
consumption
been
easy
task.
Nevertheless,
it
expected
that
society
will
increasingly
move
toward
sustainable
habits,
questioning
its
actions
considering
