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Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Lignocellulosic residues are non‐cost, non‐edible, renewable feedstocks that can be used in polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) production. PHB is a bioplastic synthetized by microorganisms, formed intracellularly under stressful growth conditions; however, its production costs are high, representing the major drawback for fossil‐based plastics ...
Clara Matte Borges Machado +8 more
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Are bioplastics the solution to the plastic pollution problem?
PLoS Biology, 2023 We live our lives immersed in plastic pollution: a problem that is becoming more acute. Viable alternatives that can reduce plastic pollution are being sought. Could bioplastics be the hoped-for solution to this problem?
Sandra Pascoe Ortiz
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Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Global warming and industrial pollutants pose significant threats to environmental sustainability. In response, enzymes have emerged as promising tools for mitigating pollution. Enzymatic hydrolysis is considered environmentally sustainable due to its biological nature.
Gustavo Marques Serra +4 more
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Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The rapid expansion of the global textile industry, driven by the fast‐fashion paradigm, which is characterized by low‐cost, short‐lived garments made from inexpensive synthetic fibers, has intensified environmental pressures through increased waste generation, resource depletion, microplastic pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions ...
Fares Al‐Ostoot +2 more
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Equilibrium and dynamic moisture adsorption behaviour of bloodmeal based bioplastic [PDF]
, 2013 Bioplastics can be manufactured from protein or carbohydrate sources such as wheat gluten, corn, sun flower, keratin, casein, soy, gelatine and whey. A recently developed bioplastic is Novatein thermoplastic (NTP), which is produced from bloodmeal by ...
Lay, Mark C. +2 more
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, 2022 We analyze recycling decisions for bioplastics using a natural field experiment. Bioplastics have environmental benefits – such as reduced energy use in production and enhanced biodegredation – compared to conventional plastics.
Zuidmeer, Frederiek +3 more
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Biobased Sunflower Stalk Matrix for Lipase Stabilization via Physical Adsorption
Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The search for sustainable, cost‐effective biocatalytic processes has driven efforts to develop low‐cost supports for enzyme immobilization. Lignocellulosic residues have received particular attention due to their abundance, renewability, and structural properties.
Jaci L. Vilanova Neta +8 more
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Operationalizing BioSSbD: A safe‐and‐sustainable‐by‐design framework for biorefineries
Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.Abstract Biorefineries are central to the transition toward a circular bioeconomy; however, their increasing scale and technological heterogeneity, and the integration of biological, chemical, and thermochemical processes introduce complex challenges related to safety, sustainability, and operational reliability. Existing Safe‐and‐Sustainable‐by‐Design
Fernando Ramonet
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Revolutionizing packaging: Bioplastics for superior food and pharmaceutical solutions
Polymers and Polymer CompositesThe packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the pressing need for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Bioplastics have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional plastics, offering superior functionalities and ...
Priyanshu Singh +7 more
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Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.Abstract Mixed‐culture fermentation generally produces volatile fatty acids (VFAs) as a mixture of C2–C6 acids. Among operational parameters, temperature has a distinct effect on the microorganisms' metabolic activity, which can shift the composition of the metabolites.
Reema Kumar +4 more
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