Transforming Agricultural Food Waste Into Bioplastics: Methods, Potential, and Technological Advances
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2025
Abstract
The
improper
disposal
of
agricultural
food
waste
(AFW)
and
its
associated
plastic
packaging
significantly
exacerbates
environmental
degradation,
including
pollution,
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
loss
valuable
resources,
while
imposing
substantial
economic
burdens.
These
pressing
challenges
have
spurred
advancements
in
bioplastics
as
sustainable
eco‐friendly
alternatives
to
conventional
plastics.
Here,
the
potential
AFW,
rich
biopolymers
such
starch
cellulose,
a
renewable
feedstock
is
examined
for
polylactic
acid,
polybutylene
succinate,
polyhydroxyalkanoates.
It
explores
characteristics
these
bioplastics,
focusing
on
production
techniques
extraction‐based
processes,
microbial
fermentation,
fermentation
combined
with
polymerization,
synthesis
from
volatile
fatty
acids.
Additionally,
role
AFW
pretreatment
methods,
physical,
chemical,
biological,
enzymatic
approaches,
enhancing
conversion
efficiency
analyzed.
it
highlighted
that
recent
bioplastic
improved
efficiency,
biodegradability,
scalability,
offering
viable
substitute
traditional
findings
demonstrate
valorizing
not
only
addresses
but
also
promotes
sustainability
circular
economy
principles,
paving
way
greener
industries
reduced
ecological
impact.
Язык: Английский
A comprehensive review on exposure to toxins and health risks from plastic waste: Challenges, mitigation measures, and policy interventions
Waste Management Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 100204 - 100204
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
A Portable Optical Sensor for Microplastic Detection: Development and Calibration
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(9), С. 4757 - 4757
Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2025
Microplastics
are
ubiquitous
in
the
environment
and
represent
a
serious
risk
to
ecosystems
human
health.
This
study
describes
prototype
sensor
designed
detect
microplastics
by
analyzing
samples
with
multiple
wavelengths
of
light.
The
system
uses
commercially
available
includes
passive
low-pass
filters
reduce
noise
for
accurate
readings.
measures
light
attenuation
produces
color
spectra
that
helps
identify
microplastics.
Its
design
focuses
on
precision,
electronic
control,
optical
sensing,
making
it
an
affordable
option
environmental
monitoring.
Early
experiments
demonstrate
is
sensitive
reliable
under
variety
conditions.
Future
improvements
may
add
machine
learning
fuzzy
logic
increase
accuracy
expand
its
use.
Язык: Английский
Rethinking Food Waste: Insights from the 2021 and 2022 RETASTE Conferences
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(24), С. 11254 - 11254
Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2024
The
RETASTE
Conference
has
established
itself
as
a
critical
platform
for
advancing
science
and
innovation
on
food
waste
management
within
the
framework
of
circular
economy
practices.
This
editorial
summarises
key
themes
research
presented
at
first
two
meetings,
which
focused
strategies
such
valorisation
processing
by-products,
utilization
bioplastics,
development
waste-to-energy
technologies.
These
studies
demonstrate
potential
to
transform
from
an
environmental
burden
into
valuable
resources,
thereby
supporting
both
local
global
sustainability
objectives.
conference
also
highlighted
importance
integrating
technology
with
policy
social
aspects
drive
transformation
across
entire
system,
while
acknowledging
challenges
that
remain,
including
cultural,
political,
administrative
barriers
must
be
addressed
these
innovations
successfully
scaled.
rebranding
“RETASTE:
Rethink
Food
Resources,
Losses,
Waste”
signals
broader
focus
interconnectedness
systems,
emphasizing
need
continuous
collaboration
all
sectors.
concludes
holistic
approach—combining
technological
advancements,
practices,
robust
frameworks—is
essential
effectively
managing
promoting
sustainable
systems
globally.
Язык: Английский