Bioplastic as a Substitute for Plastic in Construction Industry

Oberti, Ilaria; Paciello, Alessia

doi:10.3390/encyclopedia2030095

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“…Mechanical strength of bioplastics could be enhanced through the addition of reinforcing materials, which enable application of reinforced bioplastics in the industry. Bioplastics reinforced with different structural materials provide benefits, such as being water resistant, being lightweight, having high stability in load resistant, having a low cost, having durability, and having ease of processing as construction materials in the industry [ 89 , 90 ]. Reinforced bioplastics are commercially available to be used as stabilisers for earthen construction materials, which previously used cement, and reinforced bioplastics can improve strength, durability, recyclability, and water resistance [ 90 ].…”

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“…Bioplastics reinforced with different structural materials provide benefits, such as being water resistant, being lightweight, having high stability in load resistant, having a low cost, having durability, and having ease of processing as construction materials in the industry [ 89 , 90 ]. Reinforced bioplastics are commercially available to be used as stabilisers for earthen construction materials, which previously used cement, and reinforced bioplastics can improve strength, durability, recyclability, and water resistance [ 90 ]. There was a study on using gel-type bioplastics reinforced with natural fibres and xanthan gum, which shows higher mechanical properties and lower shrinkage value [ 90 ].…”

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“…Reinforced bioplastics are commercially available to be used as stabilisers for earthen construction materials, which previously used cement, and reinforced bioplastics can improve strength, durability, recyclability, and water resistance [ 90 ]. There was a study on using gel-type bioplastics reinforced with natural fibres and xanthan gum, which shows higher mechanical properties and lower shrinkage value [ 90 ]. Moreover, lignocellulosic fibre-reinforced bioplastics are commonly used in construction products, for instance, window frames and doors, because of their hydrophobic property and resistance to biodeterioration [ 89 ].…”

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The Potential Applications of Reinforced Bioplastics in Various Industries: A Review

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The introduction of bioplastics has been an evolution for plastic industry since conventional plastics have been claimed to cause several environmental issues. Apart from its biodegradability, one of the advantages can be identified of using bioplastic is that they are produced by renewal resources as the raw materials for synthesis. Nevertheless, bioplastics can be classified into two types, which are biodegradable and non-biodegradable, depending on the type of plastic that is produced. Although some of the bioplastics are non-biodegradable, the usage of biomass in synthesising the bioplastics helps in preserving non-renewable resources, which are petrochemical, in producing conventional plastics. However, the mechanical strength of bioplastic still has room for improvement as compared to conventional plastics, which is believed to limit its application. Ideally, bioplastics need to be reinforced for improving their performance and properties to serve their application. Before 21st century, synthetic reinforcement has been used to reinforce conventional plastic to achieve its desire properties to serve its application, such as glass fiber. Owing to several issues, the trend has been diversified to utilise natural resources as reinforcements. There are several industries that have started to use reinforced bioplastic, and this article focuses on the advantages of using reinforced bioplastic in various industries and its limitations. Therefore, this article aims to study the trend of reinforced bioplastic applications and the potential applications of reinforced bioplastics in various industries.

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“…These biodegradable, environmentally favorable materials are water-resistant, contain antioxidants, are biocompatible, and are lightweight [40][41][42][43]. In the production of algal bioplastics, cultivation, harvesting, and extraction of valuable compounds from algae are involved [44].…”

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Towards a Sustainable Circular Economy: Algae‐Based Bioplastics and the Role of Internet‐of‐Things and Machine Learning

Bin Abu Sofian,

Lim,

Manickam

et al. 2023

ChemBioEng Reviews

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The growing potential of sustainable materials such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), polylactic acid (PLA), alginate, carrageenan, and ulvan for bioplastics production presents an opportunity to promote a sustainable circular economy. This review investigates their properties, applications, and challenges. Bioplastics derived from algae offer an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum‐based plastics, a shift of paramount importance to society due to the escalating environmental concerns associated with traditional plastics. The role of the internet‐of‐things (IoT) and machine learning in refining these bioplastics' production and development processes is emphasized. IoT monitors cultivation conditions, data collection, and process control for more sustainable production. Machine learning can enhance algae cultivation, increasing the supply of raw materials for algal bioplastics and improving their efficiency and output. The study results indicate the promise of algae‐based bioplastics, IoT, and machine learning in fostering a more environmentally sustainable future. By harnessing these advanced technologies, optimization of bioplastic production is possible, potentially revolutionizing the materials industry and addressing existing challenges toward achieving a sustainable circular economy.

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“…Conventional food packaging materials are made from petroleum-based polymers and have been used to protect food products and maintain their quality and sensorial attributes [ 4 , 5 ]. Due to their flexibility, lightness, and transparency, these films have been massively used, rendering the achievement of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for commodities that are highly perishable [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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Chitosan-Based Edible Coatings Containing Essential Oils to Preserve the Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality Parameters of Organic Strawberries and Apples during Cold Storage

Popescu

Palade

Nicolae

et al. 2022

Foods

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Edible coatings and films have been researched for more than three decades due to their ability to be incorporated with different functional ingredients or compounds as an option to maintain the postharvest quality of fruits and vegetables. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of three types of chitosan-based (CH) edible coatings obtained from medium and high molecular weight chitosan, containing ascorbic or acetic acid and sea buckthorn or grape seed essential oils on the physical–chemical and microbiological properties of organic strawberries and apple slices during cold storage at 4 °C and 8 °C. Scanning electron microscope images showed both a smooth structure and a fracture and pore structure on strawberry coatings and a dense and smooth structure on the apple slices coatings. Further, the edible coatings managed to reduce the microbial load of yeasts and molds of the coated strawberries during the storage period. Overall, the treatments preserved the ascorbic acid, total polyphenol content, and antioxidant activity for all the tested samples compared to the control sample, throughout the storage period. In addition, the water activity (aw) of the coated samples presented lower values (0.96–0.98) than the control samples. The obtained results indicate that the developed chitosan-based edible coatings could maintain the postharvest parameters of the tested samples, also leading to their shelf-life prolongation.

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Bioplastic as a Substitute for Plastic in Construction Industry

Cited by 14 publications

References 17 publications

The Potential Applications of Reinforced Bioplastics in Various Industries: A Review

The Potential Applications of Reinforced Bioplastics in Various Industries: A Review

Towards a Sustainable Circular Economy: Algae‐Based Bioplastics and the Role of Internet‐of‐Things and Machine Learning

Chitosan-Based Edible Coatings Containing Essential Oils to Preserve the Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality Parameters of Organic Strawberries and Apples during Cold Storage

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