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Biodegradation of bioplastics in natural environments.
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This review highlights the recent findings attributed to the biodegradability of bioplastics in various environments, environmental conditions, degree of biodegradation, including the identified bioplastic-degrading microorganisms from different microbial communities.About:
This article is published in Waste Management.The article was published on 2017-01-01. It has received 618 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Bioplastic.read more
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Eggshell Reinforced Yam Starch-Based Bioplastic for Packaging Applications
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Production of Bioplastics by Different Methods—A Step Toward Green Economy: A Review
Mujahid Farid,Kashaf Ul Khair,Sana Bakht,Warda Azhar,Muhammad Bilal Shakoor,Muhammad Zubair,Muhammad Rizwan,Sheharyaar Farid,Hafiz Khuzama Ishaq,Shafaqat Ali +9 more
TL;DR: In this article, a review of the methods being used for the production of biodegradable plastics along with their degradation processes for researchers and stockholders for future orientations is presented.
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Development of biodegradable plastic made from recycling of polypropylene (PP) with corn stalks powder
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Microplastics affect nitrogen cycling and antibiotic resistance genes transfer of sediment
Qianzhi Zeng,Jinxun Xiang,Chu-Ling Yang,Jingxin Wu,Yuxin Li,Yanan Sun,Qiangwei Liu,Shengnan Shi,Zheng Gong +8 more
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors investigated coastal sedimentary sludge microbial community structure, composition, function, assembly, and propagation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in response to different microplastics.
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Bioplastic: An accost towards sustainable development
TL;DR: In this article, a review of the sources of microbial-derived bioplastic, polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), polyhydroxalkanoates (PHAs), extraction methodologies, optimization strategies to improve yield, degradation, application areas, present challenges, and prospects in production are discussed.
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