This review examines cradle-to-grave life cycle assessments (LCAs) and biodegradation
studies of common bioplastics. Fueled by a growing single-use consumer base, the rate at …

The fate, properties and determination of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in soil
are poorly known. In fact, most of the 300 million tons of plastics produced each year ends …

Plastics are solid materials where biodegradation happens on the surface. Only the surface
is affected by biodegradation while the inner part should not be readily available for …

Biodegradation of synthetic polymers is an important property that is used in many
applications. Evaluation of the extent of biodegradation has used different methods in recent …

In this technology report, three test methods were developed to characterize the degradation
of plastic in marine environment. The aim was to outline a test methodology to measure the …

The development of novel biodegradable polymers as a way to create sustainable materials
has required the development of methodologies to evaluate and understand their …

The recalcitrant nature of polyvinyl chloride creates serious environmental concerns during
manufacturing and waste disposal. The present study was aimed to isolate and screen …

ATR-Fourier Transform infrared technique (ATR-FTIR) was used in combination with lab
scale composting setup to investigate the selective composting of two-phase biodegradable …

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During the last few years, biodegradable polymers have been developed to replace
petrochemical polymers. Until now, research devoted to these polymers essentially focused …