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Prisma Sains: Jurnal Pengkajian Ilmu dan Pembelajaran Matematika dan IPA IKIP Mataram, 2023 Biodegradable plastic is made by mixing from temu ireng rhizomes starch matrix, sorbitol as a plasticizer, and chitosan as a filler through the melt intercalation method. heating process at 800C and drying at 70oC.
Santy Meilisa Manurung +4 more
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Challenges and Strategies for Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastic Waste Management in Europe
Sustainability, 2022 In recent years, an increasing trend towards replacement of conventional fossil-based plastics with bio-based plastics was noticed, i.e., production of plastics partly or fully made from biomass is rapidly expanding.
Ž. Stasiškienė +6 more
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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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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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Response Surface Methodology for Formulating PVA/Starch/Lignin Biodegradable Plastic
Emerging Science Journal, 2022 The use of petroleum-based plastics has raised environmental issues as more plastic waste enters and accumulates in the environment. It has led to the development of biodegradable plastics.
R. Ratnawati +3 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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Degradation of oxo-biodegradable plastic by Pleurotus ostreatus.
PLoS ONE, 2013 Growing concerns regarding the impact of the accumulation of plastic waste over several decades on the environmental have led to the development of biodegradable plastic.
José Maria Rodrigues da Luz +4 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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Discover Sustainability, 2021 The devastating impacts that bio-degradable products such as plastic bags are having on human health, wildlife, and the environment is enormous, especially single-use once.
G. C. Adeyanju +6 more
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