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Not Only Diamonds Are Forever: Degradation of Plastic Films in a Simulated Marine Environment
Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2021 In recent years, biodegradable polymers have been hailed as one of the potential solutions to the plastic pollution problem, due to their ability to fully degrade rather than break down in smaller pieces over time.
Camilla Catarci Carteny, Ronny Blust
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Degradation of Biodegradable Plastic in Marine Environment
, 2023 In the recent years, a growing attention has addressed to compostable and biodegradable polymers, in order to reduce plastic pollution. arding these latter, very few data on their biodegradability and toxicity in the marine environment are available as ...
Avolio R. +9 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Increasing plastic production and the release of some plastic in to the environment highlight the need for circular plastic economy. Microorganisms have a great potential to enable a more sustainable plastic economy by biodegradation and enzymatic ...
Joel Rüthi +6 more
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Soil-biodegradable plastic films do not decompose in a lake sediment over 9 months of incubation [PDF]
Biogeosciences, 2023 Agriculture relies heavily on the use of plastic mulch films, which increase crop yields and can lower water demands. In recent years, soil-biodegradable mulch films have been marketed to replace the non-biodegradable, conventional polyethylene-based ...
S. van Grinsven +2 more
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Optimization and mechanical characterization of casein and seaweed resin with hemp reinforcement: A review [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Plastic is a versatile material used in many products, but its production with petroleum-based materials has harmful environmental consequences. To address this issue, sustainable and biodegradable alternatives like hemp plastic are needed.
Mettu Abhinav Reddy +3 more
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Innovative approach of biodegradable mulches in sustainable agriculture for crop production and environmental conservation [PDF]
BIO Web of ConferencesThe use of biodegradable plastic mulches in place of conventional plastic mulches in agriculture has been suggested as being more ecologically friendly.
Soylu Esranur, Kızıldeniz Tefide
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Industria: Jurnal Teknologi dan Manajemen Agroindustri, 2021 Plastic is a packaging material used as a container to protect and store food as well as non-food products essential for the community, specifically in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the effect of glycerol addition as a plasticizer on the physical
Farida Hanum Hamzah +3 more
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Degradation Study of Biodegradable Plastic Using Nata De Coco as A Filler
Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry, 2018 Starch is known as a biodegradable raw material that can be degraded by bacteria and microorganisms in the soil. Starch has cellulose which is kind of plant cellulose.
Tiara Nur Elfiana +4 more
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Functional Biodegradable Nanocomposites [PDF]
, 2022 Concern around environmental issues facing society has grown significantly in recent years. Reduction in damages resulting from both industrial and domestic waste has become a key topic as a means to address environmental problems and the exhaustion of ...
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Jurnal Teknik Kimia dan Lingkungan, 2019 Permasalahan tentang sampah plastik di Indonesia berdampak pada ketidakstabilan ekosistem lingkungan dan peningkatan pencemaran lingkungan. Hal ini dikarenakan sampah plastik tidak dapat terurai oleh mikroorganisme di dalam tanah. Inovasi untuk mengatasi
S.Sigit Udjiana +3 more
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