The problems linked to plastic wastes have led to the development of biodegradable
plastics. More specifically, biodegradable bioplastics are the polymers that are mineralized …

Recent years have seen upsurge in plastic manufacturing and its utilization in various fields,
such as, packaging, household goods, medical applications, and beauty products. Due to …

Growing concern regarding non-biodegradable plastics and the impact of these materials on
the environment has promoted interest in biodegradable plastics. The intensification of …

Bioplastics are currently and increasingly used as substitutes of conventional plastics;
furthermore, they are mainly utilised in order to cope with problems related to plastic-based …

Petrochemical-based synthetic plastics poses a threat to humans, wildlife, marine life and
the environment. Given the magnitude of eventual depletion of petrochemical sources and …

To date, the introduction of biodegradable plastics such as PLA in anaerobic digestion
systems has been limited by a very low rate of biodegradation. To overcome these …

The influence of the inoculum-substrate ratio (ISR) on the mesophilic and thermophilic
biochemical methane potential test of two biodegradable plastics was evaluated. Poly (lactic …

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 …

As the global concern over plastic pollution grows, efforts are underway to find
environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional plastics. Bioplastics are being extensively …

Biodegradable containers support zero-waste initiatives when alternative end-of-life
scenarios are available (eg, composting, bio digestion). Thermoplastic starch (TPS) has …