A
few
of
the
reasons
behind
introduction
concept
biomaterials,
such
as
biopolymers
to
address
problems
like
plastic
pollution,
include
a
lower
reliance
on
fossil
resources,
reduced
carbon
emissions,
focus
non-renewable
resource
allocation,
and,
most
importantly,
promoting
circular
economy.
The
high
production
cost
is
hindrance
in
scaling
up
and
market
for
biobased
biodegradable
plastics,
but
microbial
monomers
or
polymers
using
easily
available
inexpensive
substrates,
waste
streams,
can
be
seen
potential
strategy
overcome
this
challenge.
These
polymers,
with
properties
similar
conventional
applied
alternatives
different
sectors.
According
Intergovernmental
Panel
Climate
Change
(IPCC),
climate
change
now
requires
immediate
mitigation.
Looking
at
need,
construction
industry
has
started
materials
reducing
CO2
emissions.
Similarly,
improved
barrier,
mechanical,
antimicrobial,
antioxidant
properties;
biocompatibility;
biodegradability
biomaterials
PLA,
PHA,
etc.,
make
them
suitable
various
other
present
paper
will
highlighting
multi-functionality
that
further
open
many
opportunities
significant
innovation.
Journal of Composites Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(3), С. 114 - 114
Опубликована: Март 21, 2024
Food
packaging
plays
an
imperative
role
in
the
food
processing
sector
by
safeguarding
foods
from
their
point
of
harvesting
until
moment
consumption.
In
recent
years,
biopolymers
have
attracted
attention
scientific
community
as
alternative
to
conventional
materials.
Among
available
biopolymer
sources,
a
lot
focus
has
been
on
polysaccharides
due
superior
barrier
properties
against
gases,
oils,
and
odors
versatility.
Moreover,
there
is
also
growing
interest
aliphatic
polyester
potential
replacement
for
petrochemical-based
synthetic
plastics.
Both
polyesters
gained
popularity
sustainable
unique
characteristics,
including
low
cost,
availability,
biodegradability,
gas
moisture
properties,
film-forming
capabilities,
excellent
heat
resistance,
ability
be
processed
into
films,
trays,
coatings.
This
review
highlights
structural
features,
advancements
several
vital
polysaccharides,
namely,
starch,
chitosan,
cellulose,
alginate,
pectin,
carrageenan,
polyesters,
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
polyhydroxybutyrate
(PHB)
developing
materials,
applications
industry.
Conventional
future
perspectives
biopolymer-based
are
comprehensively
covered
this
review.
Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024
Biodegradable
plastics
have
certain
challenges
in
a
waste
management
perspective.
The
existing
literature
reviews
fail
to
provide
consolidated
overview
of
different
process
steps
biodegradable
plastic
and
discuss
the
support
provided
by
legislation
for
same.
present
review
provides
holistic
these
comprehensive
relative
summary
13
European
Union
(EU)
laws
related
circular
economy,
national
legislations
plus
source
separation
guidelines
countries,
ensure
optimal
use
resources
future.
Following
were
major
findings:
(i)
numerous
types
low
volumes
pose
challenge
developing
cost-effective
infrastructure;
(ii)
are
promoted
as
food-waste
collection
aids,
but
consumers
often
confused
about
their
proper
disposal
prone
greenwashing
from
manufacturers;
(iii)
industry-level
studies
demonstrating
mechanical
recycling
on
full
scale
unavailable;
(iv)
EU
dealt
with
general
topics
plastics;
however,
only
new
proposal
packaging
policy
framework
bioplastics
clearly
mentioned
(v)
clear
disparities
observed
between
methods
suggested
available
guidelines.
Thus,
appropriately
manage
waste,
it
is
necessary
develop
processing
material
utilization
infrastructure
well
create
consumer
awareness.
In
end,
recommendations
improved
perspective
systemic
identified
review.
Environments,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(6), С. 99 - 99
Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2023
This
review
is
a
survey
of
recent
progress
in
studies
concerning
the
impact
phthalic
acid
esters
aquatic
organisms.
After
introducing
classification,
properties,
sources,
fate,
and
toxic
effects
related
to
phthalates,
an
overview
techniques
extraction
analysis
these
substances
provided.
As
result,
general
concepts
environmental
bioindicators,
biomonitoring
systems,
other
phthalate
contamination
environment
are
presented.
Recent
bioaccumulation
data
different
phthalates
summarised
table
organised
according
type
organism,
tissue,
geographical
area
sampling.
Bioindicator
organisms
that
more
representative
highlighted
discussed
as
along
with
variables
may
be
relevant
assessment
pollution
substances.
The
final
part
looks
at
perspectives
suggests
new
directions
research
objectives
achieved
future.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(11)
Опубликована: Июль 29, 2024
Abstract
As
plastics
become
more
ubiquitous,
their
impact
on
the
environment
and
human
health
cannot
be
overlooked.
Once
generated,
micro‐
nano‐plastics
end‐up
in
environment,
causing
widespread
environmental
risks.
This
is
a
significant
problem
given
minuscule
sizes
of
microplastics,
therefore
warrants
further
investigation.
study
presents
comprehensive
review
ecotoxicology
microplastics
methods
for
degradation
decomposition
besides
discussing
fate
transport
processes,
recent
progress,
emerging
strategies,
challenges
potential
future
directions.
The
authors
carefully
evaluate
processes
through
which
cause
harm,
from
molecular
interactions
species,
to
ecological
impacts,
end
with
advances
microplastic
biodegradation.
Different
kinds
found
include
polyethylene,
polystyrene,
polypropylene,
polyvinyl
chloride,
polycarbonate,
polyurethane,
polyethylene
terephthalate.
Analysis
microbial
enzymatic
provides
several
swelling
mitigation
strategies
designed
reduce
threats.
In‐depth
investigations
ecotoxicity
biodegradation
are
being
facilitated
by
interdisciplinary
proposals
areas
nanotechnology,
new
analytical
methods,
synthetic
biology.
extensive
helps
understand
comprehensively
in‐turn
ensures
informed
actions
mitigate
challenge
sustainable
future.
