[HTML][HTML] Sustainability of biodegradable plastics: New problem or solution to solve the global plastic pollution?

TD Moshood, G Nawanir, F Mahmud… - Current Research in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic usage is increasing the number of pollutants in the environment. Plastic particles and
other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat …

Review of microplastic sources, transport pathways and correlations with other soil stressors: a journey from agricultural sites into the environment

EH Lwanga, N Beriot, F Corradini, V Silva… - Chemical and Biological …, 2022 - Springer
This paper explores different interactions and processes involved in the transport of
microplastics from agricultural systems to surrounding environments. We conducted an …

Biodegradable plastic mulches: Impact on the agricultural biotic environment

H Serrano-Ruiz, L Martin-Closas… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
The increasing use of plastic films for agricultural mulching continues worldwide. Mulching
improves crop yield, decreases pesticide'inputs to the field, saves irrigation water and …

Non-biodegradable microplastics in soils: a brief review and challenge

S Zhang, J Wang, P Yan, X Hao, B Xu, W Wang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
Non-biodegradable microplastics (MPs) pollution long-termly existed in soils, and was only
concerned in recent years. In order to better understand MP behavior in soils, the sources …

Microplastics in sewage sludge: distribution, toxicity, identification methods, and engineered technologies

MK Nguyen, M Hadi, C Lin, HL Nguyen, VB Thai… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution is becoming a global challenge due to its long-term accumulation in
the environment, causing adverse effects on human health and the ecosystem. Sludge …

Superhydrophobic modification of cellulosic paper-based materials: Fabrication, properties, and versatile applications

T Yun, Y Tao, Q Li, Y Cheng, J Lu, Y Lv, J Du… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cellulose is the cheapest and mostly widespread green raw material on earth. Due to the
easy and versatile developed modification of cellulose, many cellulosic paper-based …

[HTML][HTML] Fate of microplastics in sewage sludge and in agricultural soils

A Hooge, H Hauggaard-Nielsen, WM Heinze… - TrAC Trends in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to review microplastics (MPs) occurrence in sewage sludge from
wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and assess implications of sludge application to …

Electroconductive multi-functional polypyrrole composites for biomedical applications

EN Zare, T Agarwal, A Zarepour, F Pinelli… - Applied Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polypyrrole is an example of inherently electrically conductive polymer that is employed in
the biomedical arena because of its low cost, excellent electroconductive properties, and …

Recent advances in functional cellulose-based materials: Classification, properties, and applications

Y Deng, T Zhu, Y Cheng, K Zhao, Z Meng… - Advanced Fiber …, 2024 - Springer
Cellulose has sparked considerable interest in the advancement of biodegradable
functional materials owing to its abundant natural sources and exceptional biocompatibility …

[HTML][HTML] Agricultural plastics as a potential threat to food security, health, and environment through soil pollution by microplastics: Problem definition

D Briassoulis - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The dynamic expansion of the Agricultural Plastics (AP) use has allowed for improved
agricultural products quality, yields, and enhanced sustainability along with multiple benefits …