Seawater‐degradable polymers—fighting the marine plastic pollution
GX Wang, D Huang, JH Ji, C Völker… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Polymers shape human life but they also have been identified as pollutants in the oceans
due to their long lifetime and low degradability. Recently, various researchers have studied …
due to their long lifetime and low degradability. Recently, various researchers have studied …
[HTML][HTML] Nature's fight against plastic pollution: Algae for plastic biodegradation and bioplastics production
The increased global demand for plastic materials has led to severe plastic waste pollution,
particularly to the marine environment. This critical issue affects both sea life and human …
particularly to the marine environment. This critical issue affects both sea life and human …
Biomaterials of PVA and PVP in medical and pharmaceutical applications: Perspectives and challenges
M Teodorescu, M Bercea, S Morariu - Biotechnology advances, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) has attracted considerable research interest and is
recognized among the largest volume of synthetic polymers that have been produced …
recognized among the largest volume of synthetic polymers that have been produced …
Algae biopolymer towards sustainable circular economy
The accumulation of conventional petroleum-based polymers has increased exponentially
over the years. Therefore, algae-based biopolymer has gained interest among researchers …
over the years. Therefore, algae-based biopolymer has gained interest among researchers …
Production and harvesting of microalgae and an efficient operational approach to biofuel production for a sustainable environment
Biofuel derived from microalgae has developed as an environmentally benign alternative to
conventional fossil fuels. Mass production of this biofuel remains difficult due to several of …
conventional fossil fuels. Mass production of this biofuel remains difficult due to several of …
Production and harvesting of microalgae for wastewater treatment, biofuels, and bioproducts
L Christenson, R Sims - Biotechnology advances, 2011 - Elsevier
The integration of microalgae-based biofuel and bioproducts production with wastewater
treatment has major advantages for both industries. However, major challenges to the …
treatment has major advantages for both industries. However, major challenges to the …
Algal biofilm reactors for integrated wastewater treatment and biofuel production: a review
This review analyzes various algal biofilm reactors used for integrated wastewater treatment
and biofuel production to overcome the current challenges for algal biofuel production …
and biofuel production to overcome the current challenges for algal biofuel production …
[HTML][HTML] Algal biopolymers as sustainable resources for a net-zero carbon bioeconomy
The era for eco-friendly polymers was ushered by the marine plastic menace and with the
discovery of emerging pollutants such as micro-, nano-plastics, and plastic leachates from …
discovery of emerging pollutants such as micro-, nano-plastics, and plastic leachates from …
Current and emerging biodegradable mulch films based on polysaccharide bio-composites. A review
M Menossi, M Cisneros, VA Alvarez… - Agronomy for …, 2021 - Springer
Since the 1940s, the introduction of plastic technology caused a true revolution in
agriculture. Among the uses of plastics, mulch films have been used to improve yields and …
agriculture. Among the uses of plastics, mulch films have been used to improve yields and …
Development of antioxidant-rich edible active films and coatings incorporated with de-oiled ethanolic green algae extract: a candidate for prolonging the shelf life of …
The concept of sustainability and the substitution of non-biodegradable packaging using
biodegradable packaging has attracted gigantic interest. The objective of the present study …
biodegradable packaging has attracted gigantic interest. The objective of the present study …