Trends on Bio-Synthesis of Plastics

Abstract

This work gives an overview on bioplastics, focusing on their synthesis from biomass sources. It equally deals with different classes of bioplastics and their possible sources. The background challenge it proffers solution to is that of conventional plastics of petroleum origin, widely in use which has become undesirable due to their non-biodegradable nature and the attendant environmental problems which negate their otherwise great usefulness. This research attempts to also emphasize the incidence of polymer components in biomass and the biochemical approaches of synthesizing these polymers into bioplastics. Finally, it introduced different biopolymers currently researched. With more innovations in biopolymer technology, it is hoped that bioplastic will be of more usefulness in the near future.

Potency of betacyanin from beetroot (Beta vulgaris) peel waste as chicken meat freshness indicator in sago starch-based biodegradable smart packaging

“…5 Biodegradable plastic, or eco-friendly plastic packaging, is described as a type of plastic that can be naturally degraded and can be made from renewable natural resources such as oils, fats, biomass, and starch. [6][7][8] Kharb & Saharan 9 explain that biodegradable plastic has been applied in various sectors, including textiles, consumer goods, coatings and adhesives, and food packaging. Starch is the most popular material for biodegradable food packaging since it is nontoxic, widely and easily available, and low-cost compared to protein and lipids-based materials.…”