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Kevin E. O’Connor
Researcher at University College Dublin
Publications - 120
Citations - 6029
Kevin E. O’Connor is an academic researcher from University College Dublin. The author has contributed to research in topics: Pseudomonas putida & Tyrosinase. The author has an hindex of 37, co-authored 116 publications receiving 4301 citations. Previous affiliations of Kevin E. O’Connor include National University of Ireland, Galway & University College Cork.
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Current progress on bio-based polymers and their future trends
TL;DR: A range of bio-based polymers are presented, focusing on general methods of production, properties, and commercial applications, and the major industry players who are bringing these materials to the market are discussed.
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Methods for Intense Aeration, Growth, Storage, and Replication of Bacterial Strains in Microtiter Plates
TL;DR: The optimization of oxygen transfer rates in deep-well microtiter plates and the development of a replication system allowing the simultaneous and reproducible sampling of 96 frozen glycerol stock cultures while the remaining culture volume remains frozen are reported on.
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Biodegradable Plastic Blends Create New Possibilities for End-of-Life Management of Plastics but They Are Not a Panacea for Plastic Pollution
Tanja Narancic,Steven Verstichel,Srinivasa Reddy Chaganti,Laura Morales-Gamez,Shane T. Kenny,Bruno De Wilde,Ramesh Babu Padamati,Ramesh Babu Padamati,Kevin E. O’Connor +8 more
TL;DR: It is shown here that PLA when blended with PCL becomes home compostable, and it is demonstrated that the majority of the tested bioplastics and their blends degrade by thermophilic anaerobic digestion with high biogas output, but degradation times are 3-6 times longer than the retention times in commercial plants.
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Bio-based and biodegradable polymers - State-of-the-art, challenges and emerging trends
TL;DR: A broad perspective on state-of-the-art technologies in bioplastics manufacturing along with the challenges underlying their production, application and post-consumer waste management is presented in this article.
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Possibilities and limitations of biotechnological plastic degradation and recycling
TL;DR: This Comment aims to clarify important aspects related to myths and realities about plastic biodegradation and suggests distinct strategies for a bio-based circular plastic economy in the future.