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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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Comparison of poly(butylene succinate) biodegradation by Fusarium solani cutinase and Candida antarctica lipase
TL;DR: In this article, two enzymes, cutinase from Fusarium sp. and lipase from Candida antarctica (Lipozyme CALB), were investigated with respect to their morphology, crystallinity and chemical structures.
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Similarities and Discrepancies Between Bio-Based and Conventional Submicron-Sized Plastics: In Relation to Clinically Important Bacteria
Hasan Saygin,Asli Baysal +1 more
TL;DR: This work highlights the similarities and discrepancies between bio-based and conventional submicron-sized plastics in relation to bacteria.
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Overview of Bioplastic Introduction and Its Applications in Product Packaging
Nor Izaida Ibrahim,Farah Syazwani Shahar,Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan,Ain Umaira Md Shah,Syafiqah Nur Azrie Safri,Muhamad Hasfanizam Mat Yazik +5 more
TL;DR: An overview of the introduction of bioplastic materials and classifications, and a comprehensive review of their drawbacks and areas of importance, including basic and applied research, as well as biopolymer mixtures and biocomposites developed in the last decade are presented in this paper.
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Properties and Characterization of PLA, PHA, and Other Types of Biopolymer Composites
R.A. Ilyas,S.M. Sapuan,Abudukeremu Kadier,Mohd Sahaid Kalil,Rushdan Ibrahim,M.S.N. Atikah,N. Mohd Nurazzi,A. Nazrin,Ching Hao Lee,Mohd Nor Faiz Norrrahim,Nasmi Herlina Sari,Edi Syafri,Hairul Abral,Latifah Jasmani,Mohamed Ibrahim +14 more
TL;DR: Several important process methods, such as extrusion, injection Molding, blowing molding, thermoforming, and 3D printing, have been discussed in this chapter for PHA and PLA biopolymers.
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TL;DR: The aim of this review is to emphasise the importance of measure as well as possible, the last stage of the biodegradation, in order to certify the integration of new materials into the biogeochemical cycles.