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Plastic Biodegradation [PDF]

, 2021
Plastics that are degraded by microbial or enzymatic activity are known as biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics are an alternative to conventional plastics that are chemically synthesized and are responsible for causing environmental pollution due to unwanted accumulation occurring via disposal practices. There was a serious need to introduce
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Open windrow composting of polymers: An investigation into the rate of degradation of polyethylene [PDF]

, 2004
The compostability of degradable polymers under open windrow composting conditions is explored within this paper. Areas for consideration were the use of, and impacts of, degradable polyethylene (PE) sacks on the composting process and the quality of the
Billett, EH, Bulson, H, Davis, G, Harrison, DJ, Read, A   +4 more
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Early release of methane and quicker degradation of bioplastics using activated sludge [PDF]

The Holistic Approach to Environment
Environmental hazards caused by fossil-based plastics are spread through every ecosystem of the biosphere. As an alternative, biodegradable plastics are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Chethan Kumar Mukunda, Kavya Manjula Gurubasavaiah, Syeda Hajira Banu   +2 more
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Experimental and modeling studies on the synthesis and properties of higher fatty esters of corn starch [PDF]

, 2009
This paper describes a systematic study on the synthesis of higher fatty esters of corn starch (starch laurate and starch stéarate) by using the corresponding vinyl esters.
Aburto, Aburto, Aburto, Aburto, Aburto, Ashby, Bastioli, Day, de Graaf, de Graaf, Dicke, Ehrenstein, Hernandez, Junistia, Laignel, Marsden, Montgomery, Mormann, Mullen, Mullen, Otey, Sagar, Stevens, Thiebaud, Wang   +24 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, Sirlaine Albino Paes, Mateus Dias Nunes, Marliane de Cássia Soares da Silva, Maria Catarina Megumi Kasuya   +4 more
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Effect of pH and nanoclay content on the morphology and physicochemicalproperties of soy protein/montmorillonite nanocomposite obtained byextrusion [PDF]

, 2018
The present work attempts to clarify the influence of montmorillonite nanoclay content and pH on the me-chanical properties of extruded soy protein nanocomposites.
Félix Ángel, Manuel, Guerrero Conejo, Antonio Francisco, Martínez, I., Partal López, Pedro, Romero García, Alberto   +4 more
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The Big Compost Experiment: Using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting

Frontiers in Sustainability, 2022
Compostable and biodegradable plastics are growing in popularity but their environmental credentials need to be more fully assessed to determine how they can be a part of the solution to the plastic waste crisis.
Danielle Purkiss, Ayşe Lisa Allison, Ayşe Lisa Allison, Fabiana Lorencatto, Susan Michie, Susan Michie, Mark Miodownik   +6 more
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Limitations and alternatives of the System for Post-use Treatment of Biodegradable Plastic [PDF]

대한환경공학회지
Plastics are widely used in various industries based on their wide utilization and durability. However, there is a problem of plastic waste treatment because it takes a very long time to decompose naturally.
Keon Ki Kang, Su Yeon Kim, Jun Woo Park, Jeong Hun Park   +3 more
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Redesigning Carbon–Carbon Backbone Polymers for Biodegradability–Compostability at the End-of-Life Stage

Molecules, 2023
Carbon–carbon backbone polymers are non-biodegradable, persistent plastics that have accumulated on land and oceans due to human activities. They degrade and fragment into microplastics and smaller particle sizes but do not biodegrade at an acceptable ...
Neha Mulchandani, Ramani Narayan
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Biodegradability standards for carrier bags and plastic films in aquatic environments: a critical review [PDF]

, 2018
Plastic litter is encountered in aquatic ecosystems across the globe, including polar environments and the deep sea. To mitigate the adverse societal and ecological impacts of this waste, there has been debate on whether ‘biodegradable’ materials should ...
Ardisson GB, Association Française de Normalisation (AFNOR), ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, ASTM International, Bergmann M, De Wilde B, Harrison JP, Imam SH, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Müller R-J, Müller R-J, Sharabi NE, The British Standards Institution (BSI), The British Standards Institution (BSI), The British Standards Institution (BSI), The British Standards Institution (BSI), The British Standards Institution (BSI), The British Standards Institution (BSI), The British Standards Institution (BSI)., The British Standards Institution (BSI)., Yabannavar AV   +33 more
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