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Biodegradation of Emerging Contaminants Controlled by Biological and Chemical Factors
MicroorganismsEmerging contaminants (ECs) are organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, and other chemicals, that are linked to harmful effects on aquatic environments.
Avela Mqambalala +3 more
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Nanoscale Research Letters, 2019 This paper presents a biodegradation study conducted for 90 days under standardized controlled composting conditions of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) filled with functionalized anatase-titania nanofiller (PLA/TiO2 nanocomposites).
Yanbing Luo, Zicong Lin, Gang Guo
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Pharmaceutics, 2022 Microporous chitosan nanofibers functionalized with different amounts of an antimicrobial agent via imine linkage were prepared by a three-step procedure including the electrospinning of a chitosan/PEO blend, PEO removal and acid condensation reaction in
Alexandru Anisiei +5 more
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Biodegradable Nanocomposite Microcapsules for Controlled Release of Urea [PDF]
Polymers, 2021 Urea is the most used fertilizer around the world as the main source of nitrogen to soil and plants. However, the administration of nitrogen dosage is critical, as its excess can be harmful to the environment. Therefore, the encapsulation of urea to achieve control on its release rates has been considered in several areas.
Jessica de Carvalho Arjona +3 more
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Advanced Science, 2022 Excessive production of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays a crucial role in the progress of colon cancer. Construction of tumor‐specific H2S‐activated smart nanoplatform with controllable biodegradation is of great significance for precise and sustainable ...
Junqing Huang +4 more
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Bridging Three Gaps in Biodegradable Plastics: Misconceptions and Truths About Biodegradation
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2021 In the wake of plastic pollution increasing around the world, biodegradable plastics are one of the fastest-growing segments within the global plastics market. The biodegradation of these plastics depends on diverse factors including, but not limited to,
Shinhyeong Choe +3 more
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Evaluation of the mulch films biodegradation in soil: a methodological review
Italian Journal of Agronomy, 2021 Plastic mulch films are widely used in agriculture, but most are not biodegradable in soil. Biodegradable mulch films are blends of different polymers whose composition-ratios vary notably from one product to another. Their degradation rates vary greatly
Matteo Francioni +3 more
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Biodegradable hollow fibres for the controlled release of drugs [PDF]
Biomaterials, 1988 Biodegradable hollow fibres of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) filled with a suspension of the contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel in castor oil were implanted subcutaneously in rats to study the rate of drug release, rate of biodegradation and tissue reaction caused by the implant.
Schakenraad, J.M. +7 more
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Influence of Biological Pretreatment of Wooden Dowels on Strength of Rotary Welded Joints
BioResources, 2023 Welding wood achieves joints whose strength is comparable with the strength of glued joints. When welding, the top of the dowel is not welded because of the lack of melted lignin.
Ivica Župčić +2 more
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Recent studies on enzyme-catalysed recycling and biodegradation of synthetic polymers
Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research, 2021 Post-consumer plastic waste has reached levels that are dangerous for the environment and for human health, and its management now represents a big challenge.
Lilia S. Lens-Pechakova
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