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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of the behaviour of pro-oxidant additive containing plastic degradation in the unmanaged natural environment and in the laboratory

Royal Society Open Science
Pro-oxidant additive containing (PAC) plastics are designed to degrade in the unmanaged natural environment through oxidation and biological processes. In 2020, the British Standard Institution published the PAS 9017:2020 standard designed to ensure that
Fabiola Sciscione, Luba Prout, Jack W. E. Jeffries, Hajar J. Karam, Achilleas Constantinou, Fei Peng, S. M. Al-Salem, Helen C. Hailes, Mark Miodownik   +8 more
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Assessment of attitude and participation level among the households and local merchants toward single-use plastic waste management: A case study in Balikpapan Municipality, Indonesia

Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2023
High generation of single-use plastic waste in Balikpapan Municipality initiates local government to launch regulations in plastic waste management. This study assesses household and local merchants' attitudes and participation levels regarding single ...
Arseto Yekti Bagastyo, Anita Dwi Anggrainy, Mega Sally Maharani Wiguna Hidayat Liang   +2 more
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Oceans of plastic waste [PDF]

Current Biology, 2015
SummaryPlastic waste accumulates in the oceans and eventually breaks down to small particles known as microplastics. These can be taken up by hundreds of different species, but research is only beginning to explore their effects on organisms and their fate in the food web. Michael Gross reports.
openaire   +2 more sources

LCA-based indicators for recycling: a case study on plastic waste treatment in Flanders [PDF]

, 2015
The last decades, waste management strategies are shifting from waste disposal to recycling, considering waste as resources. To quantitatively monitor the progress in this transition, a wide range of indicators has been developed. One of these indicators
Ardente, Fulvio, De Meester, Steven, Debaveye, Sam, Dewulf, Jo, Huysman, Sofie, Mathieux, Fabrice, Schaubroeck, Thomas   +6 more
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Microglial dynamics and ferroptosis induction in human iPSC‐derived neuron–astrocyte–microglia tri‐cultures

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
A tri‐culture of iPSC‐derived neurons, astrocytes, and microglia treated with ferroptosis inducers as an Induced ferroptosis model was characterized by scRNA‐seq, cell survival, and cytokine release assays. This analysis revealed diverse microglial transcriptomic changes, indicating that the system captures key aspects of the complex cellular ...
Hongmei Lisa Li, Hiroko Ohmiya, Sou Sakamoto, Masato Yugami, Akiko Oki, Makoto Furusawa, Yan Ling   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of plastic waste disposal practices and its association with dengue outbreaks: A comparative study between low and high dengue incidence areas in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu [PDF]

Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2023
Background: Indiscriminate use and disposal of plastic products has deleterious effects on ecosystem. Studies suggest discarded plastic waste as potential breeding source for Aedes mosquitoes.
Geetha Mani , Thirunaaukarasu Dhandapani , Simeon Daniel I   +2 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of community knowledge and behavior towards plastic waste pollution control in the coastal area of Banyuwangi Regency, Indonesia

Environmental and Sustainability Indicators
Banyuwangi in East Java, Indonesia was one of the districts that had the potential to produce an alarming quantity of plastic waste. The local government held a Zero Waste-Based Plastic Waste Pollution Control Facility to overcome plastic waste issues ...
Lilis Sulistyorini, Muyassar Hamid Abualreesh, Mohamed Ahmed Ali Abu El- Regal, Saliza Mohd Elias, R. Azizah, Leka Lutpiatina, Novi Dian Arfiani, Muhammad Addin Rizaldi, Ratih Zahratul Jannah, Muhammad Browijoyo Santanunurti   +9 more
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ECOBRICKS, DAUR ULANG SAMPAH PLASTIK SEBAGAI RINTISAN ECOPRENEURSHIP

Jurnal Kewirausahaan dan Bisnis, 2021
Sejahtera Waste Bank is a waste bank located in 5th hamlet, Joyotakan Village, Serengan District, Surakarta City. Household waste management activities in this waste bank are still limited to collecting, sorting, weighing, recording, and selling. Plastic
LV. Ratna Devi Sakuntalawati, Irsyadul Ibad   +1 more
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