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Recent advances in biodegradable polymers for sustainable applications

📅 August 19, 2022 👤 Aya Samir, Fatma H. Ashour, A. A. Abdel Hakim et al. 📖 npj Materials Degradation 📊 1,120 citations

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Abstract The interest in producing biodegradable polymers by chemical treatment, microorganisms and enzymes has increased to make it easier to dispose after the end of its use without harming the environment. Environmental fate and assessment of biodegradable polymers are discussed in detail.

🔑 Key Findings

  • Biodegradable polymers reported a set of issues on their way to becoming effective materials.
  • In this article, biodegradable polymers, treatment, composites, blending and modeling are studied.
  • Environmental fate and assessment of biodegradable polymers are discussed in detail.

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These innovations can translate to real-world improvements in technology, infrastructure, and everyday tools.

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📋 Article Details

Category ⚙️ Engineering & Technology
Published Aug 19, 2022
Journal npj Materials Degradation
Authors Aya Samir, Fatma H. Ashour, A. A. Abdel Hakim, M. Bassyouni
DOI 10.1038/s41529-022-00277-7
Citations 1,120
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