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Thermally Processable, Transparent, Mechanically Tunable and Robust Bioplastics From Wastepaper

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Unlike conventional inefficient or low‐value wastepaper recycling, a directional transformation strategy is employed to convert whole wastepaper into intact bioplastics with tunable mechanical properties in our work. These bioplastics can be processed into flexible bags or rigid containers and exhibit high transparency, water resistance, repairability,
Zhezhe Zhou, Tao Chu, Boyou Hou, Mark Lynch, Siqi Huo, Min Hong, Jianguo Yang, Paulomi (Polly) Burey, Qiang Gao, Guobo Huang, Pingan Song   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pretreatment and Anaerobic Co-digestion of Selected PHB and PLA Bioplastics

Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2018
Conventional petroleum-derived plastics are recalcitrant to biodegradation and can be problematic as they accumulate in the environment. In contrast, it may be possible to add novel, biodegradable bioplastics to anaerobic digesters at municipal water ...
Nicholas Benn, Daniel Zitomer
doaj   +1 more source

Sustainable Productivity Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Shifts in R&D Investments and Technology

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to evaluate the long‐term prospects of sustainable productivity growth linked to plausible assumptions on public agricultural R&D investments as the key productivity driver. Second, it investigates the role of changing R&D focus from yield maximization to input saving technologies (fertilizers and pesticides). The
Zuzana Smeets Křístková, Michiel van Dijk, Robert M'Barek, Hans van Meijl, Tomas Ratinger   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization and performance analysis of composite bioplastics synthesized using titanium dioxide nanoparticles with corn starch

Heliyon, 2019
Plastic is an amazing material, and wonderful invention, it has changed the world. Plastic is used everywhere and every day across the globe. But despite its varied uses, its disposal has threatened the environment.
Md. Ruhul Amin, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, Md. Arefin Kowser   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Circular closed-loop waste biorefineries: Organic waste as an innovative feedstock for the production of bioplastic in South Africa

South African Journal of Science, 2022
The impact of landfills on the environment has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years due to the confounding effects of climate change and water scarcity.
Preshanthan Moodley, Cristina Trois
doaj   +1 more source

Humidity‐adaptive, mechanically robust, and recyclable bioplastic films amplified by nanoconfined assembly

Aggregate
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is biodegradable, recyclable, and has high tensile strength. Therefore, it is ideal for the development of environment‐friendly sustainable bioplastics.
Siheng Wang, Lei Zhang, Zhuomin Wang, Zhanqian Song, He Liu, Ziqi Tian, Xu Xu   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pricing Dynamics in the US Hemp Market: A Vertical Price Transmission Analysis of the Hemp Value Chain

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The US hemp market is a new and nascent industry that has been devoid of research for about half a century. This study examined the effects of exogenous shock on price at each phase of the value chain—Farm (hemp biomass), and its impact on prices at other phases of the value chain—Intermediary Processor (crude cannabidiol hemp) and Final ...
Solomon Odiase, Tyler Mark, Patalee Buddhika Appuhamilage   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and characterization of natural sourced bioplastic synthesized from tamarind seeds, berry seeds and licorice root

Applied Surface Science Advances, 2022
The use of fossil fuel-based plastics is harmful for our natural environment. Moreover, these plastics are single used plastics, difficult to recycle and non-biodegradable. These are polluting our environment and affecting marine organisms.
Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, MD. Badrudduza, Nayem Hossain, Md. Masud Rana   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Advancements in CO2 Capture Technologies: A Review of Amine Absorption and Alternative Methods for Post‐Combustion Integration

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Carbon capture technologies are poised to become one of the primary focuses regarding the achievement of net‐zero emissions by the year 2050. In these technologies, particular attention is given to post‐combustion CO2 capture, which is more easily implemented at existing power stations and other industries.
Satyajit Mukherjee, Ashish Kumar, Mayurkumar P. Patil, Rohit B. Meshram   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biodegradation Rate Polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) Bioplastic Using Soil Burial Method [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Conventional plastics that require a very long time to unravel push the development of environmentally friendly bioplastics that are capable of being degraded by nature.
Rachmawati Siti, Matin Hashfi Hawali Abdul, Suhardono Sapta, Fadhilah Ririn Nur   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source