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Sustainability of biodegradable plastics: New problem or solution to solve the global plastic pollution?

📅 January 1, 2022 👤 Taofeeq Durojaye Moshood, Gusman Nawanir, Fatimah Mahmud et al. 📖 Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry 📊 739 citations

🤖 Plain-English Summary

Plastic usage is increasing the number of pollutants in the environment. This study provides a thorough yet simple theoretical design of biodegradable plastics.

🔑 Key Findings

  • Plastic particles and other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat to human health.
  • From this perspective, the biodegradable plastics material focuses on creating a more sustainable and greener world with a smaller environmental imprint.
  • This assessment should consider the entire life cycle assessment of the objectives and priorities for producing a wide range of biodegradable plastics.

💡 Why This Matters

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

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📋 Article Details

Category ⚙️ Engineering & Technology
Published Jan 01, 2022
Journal Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Authors Taofeeq Durojaye Moshood, Gusman Nawanir, Fatimah Mahmud, Fazeeda Mohamad, Mohd Hanafiah Ahmad
DOI 10.1016/j.crgsc.2022.100273
Citations 739
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