Challenges and opportunities of biodegradable plastics: A mini review

No abstract is available for this paper.

• Publication year

  2017

• Venue

  Waste Management Research

• Publication date

  2017-01-09

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Materials Science, Engineering, Environmental Science

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1177/0734242X16683272PMID 28064843
• External record

  Open on Semantic Scholar

• Source metadata

  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

• No claims are published for this paper.

• No concepts are published for this paper.

• Biodegradable and bio-based polymers: future prospects of eco-friendly plastics.

  2015cited by this paper
• Green Polymer Chemistry and Bio‐based Plastics: Dreams and Reality

  2013cited by this paper
• Bioplastics from renewable resources: the benefits of biodegradability

  2012influential reference
• Bioplastics and Petroleum-based Plastics: Strengths and Weaknesses

  2011cited by this paper
• Critical Review of Norms and Standards for Biodegradable Agricultural Plastics Part II: Composting

  2010cited by this paper
• Critical Review of Norms and Standards for Biodegradable Agricultural Plastics Part Ι. Biodegradation in Soil

  2010cited by this paper
• Biodegradable and compostable alternatives to conventional plastics

  2009influential reference
• Green Plastics: An Introduction to the New Science of Biodegradable Plastics

  2007cited by this paper
• Specification for Labeling of Plastics Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities

  year unknowncited by this paper

• Microplastic pollution in an endangered Galapagos pinniped: A comprehensive regional assessment.

  2026cites this paper
• A review of the degradation mechanisms of biodegradable PLA/PBAT films: Biological, chemical, and biochemical perspectives

  2026cites this paper
• Cordgrass invasion amplifies microplastic hazard through polymer-selective retention in coastal wetlands.

  2026cites this paper
• Sustainable polymers: the science and promise of bioplastics-a review

  2026cites this paper
• Sustainable bioplastics based on shrimp chitin: mechanical characterization and biodegradability evaluation

  2026cites this paper
• Environmental performance of PET and biopolymers: a comparative LCA of end-of-life scenarios

  2026cites this paper
• Trailing the flow: source, fate and sink of microplastics in global rivers

  2025cites this paper
• Extended shelf-life of biodegradable poly(butylene succinate-co-carbonate)/chitin nanowhisker-based bags

  2025cites this paper
• Development of biodegradable polymer nonwoven using green solvents and their applications: a review

  2025cites this paper
• Improving mesophilic anaerobic digestion of compostable packaging through efficient and versatile thermo-alkaline pre-treatment

  2025cites this paper
• Recycling and revalorization of PLA and PHA-based food packaging waste: A review

  2025cites this paper
• Research on the Reverse-Supply-Chain Optimization of Agricultural Waste Based on an Evolutionary Game

  2025cites this paper
• Considering the ethics of large machine learning models in the chemical sciences

  2025cites this paper
• Label-free, real-time, and quantitative assessment of PBAT biodegradation using a microfluidic system.

  2025cites this paper
• Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Concrete using Plastic Granules as Coarse Aggregates

  2025cites this paper
• Food packaging business models as drivers for sustainability in the food packaging industry

  2025cites this paper
• Biodegradable plastic film mulching for water conservation and pesticide reduction in rice–based cropping systems

  2025cites this paper
• The Use of Natural Rubber as an Initiator of LDPE Biodegradation in Soil

  2025cites this paper
• A Combined Effect of Mixed Multi-Microplastic Types on Growth and Yield of Tomato

  2025cites this paper
• Towards sustainable agroecosystems: A life cycle assessment review of soil-biodegradable and traditional plastic mulch films

  2025cites this paper
• Computer Vision-Based Automatic Sorting of Non-Biodegradable Waste: A VGG16 Approach for Plastics and Polythene

  2025cites this paper
• Synthesis and properties of 1,4-benzenedimethanol-modified PBAT copolyesters

  2025cites this paper
• Bioplastics as next-generation eco-friendly materials: a comprehensive review

  2025cites this paper
• Biodegradable Waste in Compost Production: A Review of Its Economic Potential

  2025cites this paper
• Plastisphere Promotes Gill-Rot Disease: A Retrospective Study on a Sudden Fish Mortality Incident.

  2025cites this paper
• Design, New Materials, and Production Challenges of Bioplastics-Based Food Packaging

  2025cites this paper
• Polylactic acid (PLA)-based multifunctional and biodegradable nanocomposites and their applications

  2025cites this paper
• A “Whole of system approach” to develop environmental sustainability in a Singapore Healthcare System

  2025cites this paper
• Degradation and ring-opening polymerization of poly(ε-caprolactone) by a novel enzyme from Pseudomonas sp. DS0801

  2025cites this paper
• Bioplastic: An Alternative Solution for Plastic Pollution and Its Societal Relevance

  2025cites this paper
• The Migration, Biotoxicity and Biodegradation Methods of Microplastics in Terrestrial Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Review

  2025cites this paper
• Pivotal Strategy of the Circular Economy: A Five‐Pillar Framework for Sustainable Transformation

  2025cites this paper
• A review on microbial-biofilm mediated mechanisms in marine microplastics degradation

  2025cites this paper
• A review on the release and environmental effects of biodegradable plastic degradation products

  2025cites this paper
• Green 3D-printed electrochemical sensors: From construction to use

  2025cites this paper
• Comparative analysis of babul, guar, and ghatti gum-nanofilms reinforced with areca leaf sheath nanocellulose for food packaging applications.

  2025cites this paper
• Green polymer nanocomposites: bridging material innovation with sustainable industrial practices

  2025cites this paper
• Effect of digestion system on microstructures of microplastics from biodegradable polyesters and impact of these microplastics on microorganisms in digestion system

  2025cites this paper
• Micro- and Nano-Plastic-Induced Adverse Health Effects on Lungs and Kidneys Linked to Oxidative Stress and Inflammation

  2025cites this paper
• Influence of Vinyl Acetate-Based and Epoxy-Based Compatibilizers on the Design of TPS/PBAT and TPS/PBAT/PBSA Films

  2025cites this paper
• Impacts of polyglycolic acid and analogues on glycolipid metabolism and circadian behavior in zebrafish.

  2025cites this paper
• Microbioplastics sources, mobility, impact, and management: a review

  2025cites this paper
• Developing and Characterization of a Biopolymeric Membrane Derived from Mature Banana Peel Biomass

  2025cites this paper
• Optimization and characterization of degradable bioplastic derived from banana peels and eggshells: towards sustainable alternatives

  2025influential citation
• Improved compatibilized TPS/PLA blends: effects of singular and binary compatibilization systems

  2025cites this paper
• Biodegradable plastics in soils: sources, degradation, and effects.

  2025cites this paper
• Effects of Halloysite Nanotubes on Binary Blends of Thermoplastic Starch With Polyhydroxybutyrate and Polylactic Acid: Investigation of Morphological, Rheological, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties

  2025cites this paper
• Recyclable Polymers and Circular Material Design for Sustainable Manufacturing

  2025cites this paper
• Biodegradation of PCL, PBS, and PBAT at low temperatures by Aeromicrobium sp. JJY06: A newly isolated strain for cold-environment plastic cleanup.

  2025cites this paper
• Data-driven approach for synthesizing, characterization, and experimental investigation of biomass-based plastic

  2025cites this paper
• Exploring the role of ionic liquids in biopolymer films for sustainable food packaging: A review.

  2025cites this paper
• Biodegradable plastics-advantages and challenges: An update

  2025cites this paper
• Review: bio-based photopolymers for additive manufacturing

  2025cites this paper
• Advanced Characterization of Physio-mechanical Behavior in 3D-Printed ABS-HIPS Blends via Comprehensive Analysis

  2025cites this paper
• Bioplastic Microparticles Exposure on Brine Shrimp, Artemia franciscana and the Effects on Survival, Growth and Intestinal Microbiota Composition

  2025cites this paper
• Challenges and Opportunities in Home-composting of Biodegradable Plastics: A Comprehensive Review

  2025cites this paper
• Environmental impacts of polylactic acid microplastics on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems: more threatening compared to traditional microplastics?

  2025cites this paper
• Bioplastics from Natural Renewable Polymeric Resources: A Review

  2025cites this paper
• Microplastic pollution threatens mangrove carbon sequestration capacity

  2025cites this paper
• Advances in Biotechnology in the Circular Economy: A Path to the Sustainable Use of Resources

  2025cites this paper
• Multidimensional Evaluation of fuel performance for typical biodegradable plastics

  2025cites this paper
• Impact of Multiple Mechanical Recycling Cycles via Semi-Industrial Twin-Screw Extrusion on the Properties of Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)

  2025cites this paper
• Could bioplastics mitigate and solve world's plastic invasion?

  2025cites this paper
• Global Responses of Soil Extracellular Enzyme Activities to Biodegradable and Nonbiodegradable Microplastics: A Meta-Analysis of Laboratory Studies.

  2025cites this paper
• Effects of Black Soldier Fly Frass Containing Biodegradable Microplastics on the Plant-Soil-Microbial System

  2025cites this paper
• Biodegradable Packaging from Agricultural Wastes: A Comprehensive Review of Processing Techniques, Material Properties, and Future Prospects

  2025cites this paper
• Unravelling the potential of aquatic macrophyte polymers fortified with bioactives for replacement of plastic packaging: a strategy for waste reduction and sustainable solution

  2025cites this paper
• Enhancement of crystallization and mechanical properties of poly(ethylene adipate-co-terephthalate) by in-situ preparation of nanocomposites with cellulose nanofibers

  2025cites this paper
• Seperating facts and fictions for biodegradability of bioplastics

  2025cites this paper
• Synergic effect of biofillers reinforcements and polylactic acid on the mechanical performance of biocomposites for structural applications

  2025cites this paper
• Microplastic Pollution: Sources, Degradation Mechanisms, Analytical Advances, and Mitigation Strategies for Environmental Sustainability

  2025cites this paper
• Impact of the functionalized clay on the poly(lactic acid)/polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PLA/PBAT) based biodegradable nanocomposites: Thermal and rheological properties

  2025cites this paper
• Spiers Memorial Lecture: Compostable plastics: promise and pitfalls.

  2025cites this paper
• Animal Derived Bioplastic: An Environment Responsive Substitute to Combat Climate Change

  2024cites this paper
• Developing and characterizing a typology of soil fabrics

  2024cites this paper
• Challenges and opportunities in managing biodegradable plastic waste: A review

  2024influential citation
• Green preparation of biodegradable poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) foam modified with bio-based epoxidized cardanol using supercritical fluid foaming

  2024cites this paper
• A yak gut probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei T1-9 displays superior degradation of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) bioplastic

  2024cites this paper
• PLASTIC POLLUTION IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

  2024cites this paper
• Fracture properties of asphalt mixtures containing high content of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and eco-friendly PET additive at low temperature

  2024cites this paper
• Advancements in Synthetic Biology for Enhancing Cyanobacterial Capabilities in Sustainable Plastic Production: A Green Horizon Perspective

  2024cites this paper
• Achieving lysozyme functionalization in PDADMAC–NaPSS saloplastics through salt annealing

  2024cites this paper
• Biodegradable Biobased Polymers: A Review of the State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions

  2024cites this paper
• Biodegradable Plastic Usage: Critical Analysis from Users Point of View

  2024cites this paper
• Green composites for sustainable food packaging: Exploring the influence of lignin-TiO2 nanoparticles on poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate).

  2024cites this paper
• Microplastics On Mangrove Ecosystem and Scope of Biodegradation—a Review

  2024cites this paper
• Nature-Inspired Strategies for Sustainable Degradation of Synthetic Plastics

  2024cites this paper
• Microbial Allies in Plastic Degradation: Specific bacterial genera as universal plastic-degraders in various environments.

  2024cites this paper
• Assessment of microplastic hazards in Penaeus vannamei shrimp in a typical estuary of China: polymer composition, risk assessment, and health implications

  2024cites this paper
• Opportunities of the Bioeconomy in Mexico: Valorization of Agro‐Industrial Waste

  2024cites this paper
• Optimization of Processing Conditions for Rice Bran-based Bioplastics Through Extrusion and Injection Molding

  2024cites this paper
• Earthworms alleviate microplastics stress on soil microbial and protist communities.

  2024cites this paper
• Bio-based plastics, biodegradable plastics, and compostable plastics: biodegradation mechanism, biodegradability standards and environmental stratagem

  2024cites this paper
• Development and characterization of a biodegradable film based on guar gum-gelatin@sodium alginate for a sustainable environment

  2024cites this paper
• Conceptual Model for plastics Waste Management in Developing Countries – A Review

  2024influential citation
• Characterization of the Physical, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Films Generated from Cassava Pomace

  2024cites this paper
• 3D printing of biodegradable polymers and their composites – Current state-of-the-art, properties, applications, and machine learning for potential future applications

  2024cites this paper
• Bioplastics: No solution to healthcare’s plastic pollution problem

  2024cites this paper
• Blends of Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Cottonseed Protein as Biodegradable Films

  2024cites this paper
• AN APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING: BIODEGRADABLE FLATWARE

  2024cites this paper