Soil Degradable Bioplastics for a Sustainable Modern Agriculture

Guerrini, S.; Borreani, G.; Voojis, H.

doi:10.1007/978-3-662-54130-2

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“…In particular, aliphatic biodegradable polyesters have attracted considerable attention as substitutes for traditional polymers in high-volume agriculture and packaging applications, as well as in more specialized biomedical and pharmaceutical areas. [2][3][4][5][6] Poly(butylene succinate), PBS, is one of the most promising biodegradable aliphatic polyesters. It is chemically synthesized by polycondensation of 1,4-butanediol and succinic acid (monomer based on renewable resources), and is commercially available under the trade name Bionolle™ 1001, supplied by Showa Polymers, Japan.…”

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The relationship of structure, thermal and water vapor permeability barrier properties of poly(butylene succinate)/organomodified beidellite clay bionanocomposites prepared by in situ polycondensation

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The relationship of structure, thermal and water vapor permeability barrier properties of poly(butylene succinate)/organomodified beidellite clay bionanocomposites prepared by in situ polycondensation

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“…Similarly, a series of drivers can be identified for promoting a case of soil biodegradable agricultural plastic products: There is a short to medium shelf life in the field, on average from one to three seasons (3 years). Plastic waste produced at the end of the use is contaminated with soil or other plant residues (e.g., nets for growing crops under greenhouses, geotextile applied in reforestation, or in landscaping). Plastic waste is difficult to detach from plant residues or collect (e.g., pheromone dispensers, clips, twines) . In this case the organic residue is contaminated with plastic. …”

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“…Plastic waste is difficult to detach from plant residues or collect (e.g., pheromone dispensers, clips, twines) . In this case the organic residue is contaminated with plastic.…”

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Roadmap to Biodegradable Plastics—Current State and Research Needs

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Jones

2021

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

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Plastics, with their ubiquitous presence in our daily lives and environment, pose an uncomfortable conundrum. Producers and consumers are aware of the value of these organic ingredients in material flow, yet their persistence and disruption to the ecological milieu desperately stipulate a shift in the status quo. Biodegradable plasticsas the name suggestshas its appeal in ensuring the safe return of carbon to ecosystems by complete assimilation of the degraded product as a food source for soil or aquatic microorganisms. However, despite more than a decade of commercial presence, these plastics are still far from replacing the demand for fossil-fuel-based commodity plastics. We discuss this apparent disconnect herein through a material value chain perspective. We review the current state of commercial biodegradable plastics and contrast it against the desired state of the zero-waste-focused circular economy. To close the gap, we suggest critical research needs concerning the structure and properties of biodegradable plastics, testing standards, application development, and waste management. The ultimate success in displacing conventional plastics with biodegradable alternatives will be predicated on collaboration between all stakeholders across the product value chain.

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“…Agricultural nets made of biodegradable PHAs can be used to enhance crop growth, protect crops from natural climate fluctuations, insects, and birds, and avoid overheating, etc. It enables direct soil disposal, and, unlike plastic netting, it is easily compostable [175]. PHA based grow bags are in use nowadays as they do not tend to release harmful toxins upon degradation, unlike plastic growbags.…”

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The Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and PHA-Based Nanoparticles

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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are storage granules found in bacteria that are essentially hydroxy fatty acid polyesters. PHA molecules appear in variety of structures, and amongst all types of PHAs, polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is used in versatile fields as it is a biodegradable, biocompatible, and ecologically safe thermoplastic. The unique physicochemical characteristics of these PHAs have made them applicable in nanotechnology, tissue engineering, and other biomedical applications. In this review, the optimization, extraction, and characterization of PHAs are described. Their production and application in nanotechnology are also portrayed in this review, and the precise and various production methods of PHA-based nanoparticles, such as emulsion solvent diffusion, nanoprecipitation, and dialysis are discussed. The characterization techniques such as UV-Vis, FTIR, SEM, Zeta Potential, and XRD are also elaborated.

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Soil Degradable Bioplastics for a Sustainable Modern Agriculture

Cited by 62 publications

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The relationship of structure, thermal and water vapor permeability barrier properties of poly(butylene succinate)/organomodified beidellite clay bionanocomposites prepared by in situ polycondensation

The relationship of structure, thermal and water vapor permeability barrier properties of poly(butylene succinate)/organomodified beidellite clay bionanocomposites prepared by in situ polycondensation

Roadmap to Biodegradable Plastics—Current State and Research Needs

The Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and PHA-Based Nanoparticles

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