Sustainability of bioplastics: Opportunities and challenges

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Sustainable polymers from renewable resources

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Biodegradation of bioplastics in natural environments

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Catalysis as an Enabling Science for Sustainable Polymers

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Chemically recyclable polymers: a circular economy approach to sustainability

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Biodegradable Plastics as Sustainable Alternatives: Advances, Basics, Challenges, and Directions for the Future

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Biopolymer-Based Films Enriched with Stevia rebaudiana Used for the Development of Edible and Soluble Packaging

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Assembly strategies for polyethylene-degrading microbial consortia based on the combination of omics tools and the “Plastisphere”

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Sustainable bioplastics from seaweed polysaccharides: A comprehensive review

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A bibliometric review on applications of lignocellulosic fibers in polymeric and hybrid composites: Trends and perspectives

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Anaerobic Biodegradability of Commercial Bioplastic Products: Systematic Bibliographic Analysis and Critical Assessment of the Latest Advances

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Layer-by-layer assembly of sustainable lignin-based coatings for food packaging applications

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Garbage in garbage out: the contribution of our industrial advancement to wastewater degeneration

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Compostable Packaging Waste Management—Main Barriers, Reasons, and the Potential Directions for Development

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Possibilities and prospects of bioplastics production from agri-waste using bacterial communities: Finding a silver-lining in waste management

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Artificial Ageing, Chemical Resistance, and Biodegradation of Biocomposites from Poly(Butylene Succinate) and Wheat Bran

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Recent progress in nonflammable electrolytes and cell design for safe Li-ion batteries

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Recent updates on biodegradability and recyclability of bioplastics - Towards a new era in sustainability

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Biodegradable gelatin-based films with nisin and EDTA that inhibit Escherichia coli

Abarca, R. L., Medina, J., Alvarado, N., Ortiz, P. A., & López, B. C. (2022) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0264851 · Cited by 28

Closed‐Loop Polymer‐to‐Polymer Upcycling of Waste Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate) into Biodegradable and Programmable Materials

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Green supercapacitor patterned by synthesizing MnO/laser-induced-graphene hetero-nanostructures on wood via femtosecond laser pulses

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Development of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) reinforced poly(lactic) acid/ cellulose nanocrystal composite through melt mixing: Effect of nanofiller on thermal, structural, biodegradation and antibacterial properties

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Sustainable feasibility of waste printer ink to magnetically separable iron oxide–doped nanocarbons for styrene oxidation

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Cyanobacteria for PHB Bioplastics Production: A Review

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Biopolymers: a comprehensive review of sustainability, environmental impact, and lifecycle analysis

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Recovery and enhanced yields of volatile fatty acids from a grass fermentation via in-situ solids separation and electrodialysis

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An extended theory of planned behaviour model to predict intention to use bioplastic

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Recent global insight into mitigation of plastic pollutants, sustainable biodegradable alternatives, and recycling strategies

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Possible use of spent FCC catalyst for upgrading of wax from the pyrolysis of plastics to liquid fuel

Kongngoen, P., Phetwarotai, W., Assabumrungrat, S., & Phusunti, N. (2023) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2023.106076 · Cited by 26

Fabricating Chitosan Reinforced Biodegradable Bioplastics from Plant Extract with Nature Inspired Topology

Chandra, D. K., Kumar, A., & Mahapatra, C. (2023) · Waste and Biomass Valorization · doi:10.1007/s12649-023-02293-3 · Cited by 27

Agar-based packaging films produced by melt mixing: Study of their retrogradation upon storage

Cebrián-Lloret, V., Gökşen, G., Martínez‐Abad, A., López‐Rubio, A., & Martínez‐Sanz, M. (2022) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2022.102802 · Cited by 25

Comparison of thermal alkaline pretreatment and zinc acetate-catalyzed methanolysis (MtOH-ZnOAc) for anaerobic digestion of bioplastic waste

Kriswantoro, J. A., Chu, C., Chang, T.-R., Pai, H.-J., Chang, C.-K., & Chiu, Y.-P. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128959 · Cited by 25

Bioplastics as polymeric building blocks: Paving the way for greener and cleaner environment

Phadke, G., & Rawtani, D. (2023) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112453 · Cited by 28

Exploring the metabolic characteristic of express packaging waste to promote the synergy of pollution and carbon reduction

Zhang, S., Hou, H., Wang, G., Yao, Y., Zhang, Y., & He, X. (2024) · Environmental Impact Assessment Review · doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107523 · Cited by 24

The promises of drop-in vs. functional innovations: The case of bioplastics

Béfort, N. (2020) · Ecological Economics · doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2020.106886 · Cited by 26

Guanidine Carboxy Zinc Complexes for the Chemical Recycling of Renewable Polyesters

Fuchs, M., Walbeck, M., Jagla, E., Hoffmann, A., & Herres‐Pawlis, S. (2022) · ChemPlusChem · doi:10.1002/cplu.202200029 · Cited by 24

Deterioration of single-use biodegradable plastics in high-humidity air and freshwaters over one year: Significant disparities in surface physicochemical characteristics and degradation rates

Hu, L., He, L., Cai, L., Wang, Y., Wu, G., Zhang, D., Pan, X., & Wang, Y. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133170 · Cited by 26

Can Sustainable Packaging Help to Reduce Food Waste? A Status Quo Focusing Plant-Derived Polymers and Additives

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Sustainable Biodegradable Plastics and their Applications: A Mini Review

Kharb, J., & Saharan, R. (2022) · IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering · doi:10.1088/1757-899x/1248/1/012008 · Cited by 27

Leveraging machine learning for the optimization of reinforced rapeseed protein-gelatin edible coatings for enhanced food preservation

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Agro-Waste-Derived Bioplastics: Sustainable Innovations for a Circular Economy

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Ecodesign of bio-based films for food packaging: Challenges and recommendations

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Fabrication of bioplastic material based on ethyl-cellulose using hot-melt extrusion

Shlush, E., & Davidovich‐Pinhas, M. (2023) · Food Packaging and Shelf Life · doi:10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101206 · Cited by 22

Plastics of the Future? The Impact of Biodegradable Polymers on the Environment

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Micro-algae assisted green bioremediation of water pollutants rich leachate and source products recovery

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A critical review on employing algae as a feed for polycarbohydrate synthesis

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Effect of the Temperature and of the Drawing Conditions on the Fracture Behaviour of Thermoplastic Starch Films for Packaging Applications

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Rheological, Thermal, Superficial, and Morphological Properties of Thermoplastic Achira Starch Modified with Lactic Acid and Oleic Acid

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Integrating bioplastics into the US plastics supply chain: towards a policy research agenda for the bioplastic transition

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Reinforcement of chitosan/ polyvinyl alcohol film by quercetin self-assembled nanocrystals for fresh meat preservation

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Biodegradable polymers – research and applications

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Biodegradation of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate after soil inoculation with microbial consortium: Soil microbiome and plant responses to the changed environment

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A review evaluating the gaps in plastic impacts in life cycle assessment

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Castor Oil-Based Bioplastics via Polyesterification: Synthesis, Characterization, and Functionalization

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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Degradation by Bacillus infantis sp. Isolated from Soil and Identification of phaZ and bdhA Expressing PHB Depolymerase

Jeon, Y., Jin, H., Kong, Y., Cha, H.-G., Lee, B. W., Yu, K., Yi, B., Kim, H. T., Joo, J. C., Yang, Y., et al. (2023) · Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.4014/jmb.2303.03013 · Cited by 19

Ionic Liquid‐Assisted Depolymerization of Condensation Polymers: A Review

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Stability and Composting Behaviour of PLA–Starch Laminates Containing Active Extracts and Cellulose Fibres from Rice Straw

Freitas, P. A. V., González‐Martínez, C., & Chiralt, A. (2024) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym16111474 · Cited by 18

Versatility of the Humble Seaweed in Biomanufacturing

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Biopolymers as renewable polymeric materials for sustainable development - an overview

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Exploration of Bioplastics: A Review

Saharan, R., & Kharb, J. (2022) · Oriental Journal Of Chemistry · doi:10.13005/ojc/380403 · Cited by 20

Certifications and testing methods for biodegradable plastics

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Basic Aspects and Properties of Biopolymers

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Characteristics and Properties of Biofilms Made from Pure Carrageenan Powder and Whole Seaweed (Kappaphycus sp.)

Hanry, E. L., & Surugau, N. (2020) · Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences · doi:10.37934/arfmts.76.2.99110 · Cited by 15

Jatobá (Hymenaea stigonocarpa) pulp films: Properties, antioxidant potential and biodegradability

da Silva, G. F. A., Romani, V. P., & Martins, V. G. (2022) · Food Packaging and Shelf Life · doi:10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100923 · Cited by 15

Rigid bioplastics shape the microbial communities involved in the treatment of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste

Bandini, F., Vaccari, F., Soldano, M., Piccinini, S., Misci, C., Bellotti, G., Taskin, E., Cocconcelli, P. S., & Puglisi, E. (2022) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2022.1035561 · Cited by 15

Advances in stimuli-responsive polymers for biomedical and environmental applications

Kang, T. W., Park, K., & Kim, M. S. (2025) · Materials Science and Engineering R Reports · doi:10.1016/j.mser.2025.101140 · Cited by 16

Functionalised biochar in biocomposites: The effect of fire retardants, bioplastics and processing methods

Das, O., Mensah, R. A., Balasubramanian, K. B. N., Shanmugam, V., Försth, M., Hedenqvist, M. S., Rantuch, P., Martinka, J., Jiang, L., Xu, Q., et al. (2023) · Composites Part C Open Access · doi:10.1016/j.jcomc.2023.100368 · Cited by 14

Analysis on Degradation Mechanism and Product Recycle of Ex-service Wind Turbine Blades by Hydrothermal Liquefaction

Ge, Z., Wu, Y., Hou, Z., & Zhang, H. (2024) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.4c06980 · Cited by 13

A Conceptual Framework of the Sustainability Challenges Experienced during the Life Cycle of Biobased Packaging Products

Turkcu, D., Tura, N., & Ojanen, V. (2022) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su141710465 · Cited by 16

Reducing plastic litter for a cleaner planet

Agarwala, N. (2023) · International Journal of Environmental Studies · doi:10.1080/00207233.2023.2228624 · Cited by 14

Optimization of corn starch/glycerol, acetic acid, and cellulose fibers ratio on biodegradable plastic synthesis by Box–Behnken design (BBD)

Hamid, E. M. A., Mohamed, A., Mohamed, A. A. M., Galal, A. A., Mekhemr, A. A., Saleh, E. S., Hassan, M. I. A., Ahmed, M. H., & Elgendy, S. K. (2025) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-025-03135-7 · Cited by 13

Analysis of plasticization and reprocessing effects on the segmental cooperativity of polylactide by dielectric thermal spectroscopy

Pascual-José, B., Badia-Valiente, J. D., Múgica, A., Addiego, F., Müller, A. J., & Ribes-Greus, A. (2021) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123701 · Cited by 13

Aquaculture Waste: Potential Synthesis of Polyhydroxyalkanoates

Hawkins, S., Fonseca, I. B. F. D. C., da Silva, R. L., & Quirino, R. L. (2021) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.0c05304 · Cited by 12

A New Nanocomposite Packaging Based on LASiS-Generated AgNPs for the Preservation of Apple Juice

Sportelli, M. C., Ancona, A., Volpe, A., Gaudiuso, C., Lavicita, V., Miceli, V., Conte, A., Nobile, M. A. D., & Cioffi, N. (2021) · Antibiotics · doi:10.3390/antibiotics10070760 · Cited by 12

Flammability of Polymer Compositions Filled with Wheat Bran

Sasimowski, E., Samujło, B., Grochowicz, M., & Majewski, Ł. (2022) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma15248955 · Cited by 11

Study on the Biodegradation of Poly(Butylene Succinate)/Wheat Bran Biocomposites

Sasimowski, E., Majewski, Ł., & Grochowicz, M. (2023) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma16216843 · Cited by 11

Biodegradable products from renewable sources: impact on replacing single-use plastic for protecting the environment

Raghunathan, R., Nelluri, P., Rajendran, D., Pandiselvam, R., Thulasiraman, V., Sahoo, S. K., Pillai, S., Jerome, R. E., & Kothakota, A. (2024) · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1007/s13762-024-06104-7 · Cited by 11

Polyurethane Coatings Based on Renewable White Dextrins and Isocyanate Trimers

Konieczny, J., & Loos, K. (2019) · Macromolecular Rapid Communications · doi:10.1002/marc.201800874 · Cited by 11

Next-Generation Textiles

Ibrahim, H. (2022) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.97899 · Cited by 11

Remediation plan of nano/microplastic toxicity in food

Chaudhary, V., Thakur, N., Chaudhary, S., & Bangar, S. P. (2023) · Advances in food and nutrition research · doi:10.1016/bs.afnr.2022.07.004 · Cited by 11

A strategy to promote the convenient storage and direct use of polyhydroxybutyrate-degrading Bacillus sp. JY14 by lyophilization with protective reagents

Kim, S. H., Shin, N., Oh, S. J., Hwang, J. H., Kim, H., Bhatia, S. K., Yun, J., Kim, J., & Yang, Y. (2023) · Microbial Cell Factories · doi:10.1186/s12934-023-02173-4 · Cited by 11

Bioplastics and the Role of Institutions in the Design of Sustainable Post-Consumer Solutions

Silva, V. L. D. S., Freire, M. T. D. A., Oroski, F. D. A., Trentini, F., Costa, L. O., & de Batista, V. G. T. (2024) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su16125029 · Cited by 10

Depolymerization and Functionalization of Super Engineering Plastics

Gu, B., Huang, R., Zhao, Y., & Jiang, X. (2024) · Chinese Journal of Polymer Science · doi:10.1007/s10118-024-3226-1 · Cited by 10

Bioplastic production using waste macroalgal biomass: A holistic review on challenges, prospects, economic viability and sustainability analysis

Anli Dino, A., Kishore, G., Rokhum, S. L., & Baskar, G. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.116108 · Cited by 11

Recent progress in lignin recovery and functionalization: Toward sustainable material application

Vanniappan, G., Naebe, M., Haque, A. N. M. A., Panda, T. K., & Bhattacharyya, D. (2025) · Sustainable materials and technologies · doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01554 · Cited by 12

Clean water future: The role of chitosan hydrogel nanocomposites in wastewater management

Verma, A., Lal, B., Ravi, K., Suman, Ramya, M., Singh, S., & Jasrotia, R. (2025) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.148213 · Cited by 10

What Hinders the Development of a Sustainable Compostable Packaging Market?

Kędzia, G., & Turek, J. (2022) · European Journal of Sustainable Development · doi:10.14207/ejsd.2022.v11n4p180 · Cited by 10

How can we validate the environmental profile of bioplastics? Towards the introduction of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) in the value chains

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