Understanding bioplastic materials - Current state and trends

Sanja Jeremic; Jelena Milovanovic; Marija Mojicevic; Sanja Skaro Bogojevic; Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic

doi:10.2298/JSC200720051J

Understanding bioplastic materials - Current state and trends

Sanja Jeremic, Jelena Milovanovic, Marija Mojicevic, Sanja Skaro Bogojevic, Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic

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Abstract

Plastic pollution is now considered one of the largest environmental threats facing humans and animals globally. Development of bioplastic materials may offer part of the solution as bioplastics include both nondegradable and biodegradable materials with both being important for sustainability. Bioplastic materials are currently being designed to encompass minimal carbon footprint, high recycling value and complete biodegradability. This review examines recent developments and trends in the field of bioplastic materials. A range of the most utilized bioplastic materials is presented (poly(lactic acid) (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), starch, cellulose, bio-based poly(butylene succinate) (bio-PBS) and bio-polyethylene (bio-PE)) including their production, application and degradation options.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1507-1538
Number of pages	32
Journal	Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society
Volume	85
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC200720051J
Publication status	Published - 23 Dec 2020

Keywords

Biodegradation
Bioplastics
Biopolymers
Poly(lactic acid)
Sustainability polyhydroxyalkanoates

UN SDGs

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