Rapid increment in fossil-derived single-use plastic disposal has led to human-made plastic
mountains and leading to ecological imbalance. Therefore, the development of alternative …

The concerns about the accumulating plastic waste pollution have stimulated the rapid
development of bioplastics, in particular biodegradable bioplastics derived from renewable …

The field of polymer science recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The excellent
material properties of a wide range of plastics (generally used as a synonym for polymers) …

Marine plastic pollution is a worldwide challenge making advances in the field of
biodegradable polymer materials necessary. Polylactide (PLA) is a promising …

Biodegradation of polylactic acid (PLA) in the natural environment is usually slow. This study
aims to develop a bacterial consortium that biodegrades semi-crystalline PLA films with high …

This paper evaluates the use of a PBS/PBAT biodegradable rope to reduce the
environmental impact of fishing gear lost at sea. The study aims to better understand the …

The influence of additives such as natural-based plasticiser acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC),
CaCO3 and lignin-coated cellulose nanocrystals (L-CNC) on the biodegradation of …

Currently, 40% of food produced in the US is never eaten, leading to lost resources,
economic costs, decreased food security, and the wasted food itself, which has immense …

In an environment of high salinity, low temperature, and the presence of a few bacteria in
seawater, improving the non-enzymatic hydrolysis of polyesters is one of the effective …

Additive manufacturing (AM) techniques are becoming the approaches of choice for the
construction of scaffolds in tissue engineering. However, the development of 3D printing in …