Microplastics and biobased polymers to combat plastics waste

Krishan Kumar; Reddicherla Umapathi; Seyed Majid Ghoreishian; Jitendra N. Tiwari; Seung Kyu Hwang; Yun Suk Huh; Pannuru Venkatesu; Nagaraj P. Shetti; Tejraj M. Aminabhavi

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140000

Microplastics and biobased polymers to combat plastics waste

Krishan Kumar, Reddicherla Umapathi, Seyed Majid Ghoreishian, Jitendra N. Tiwari, Seung Kyu Hwang, Yun Suk Huh, Pannuru Venkatesu, Nagaraj P. Shetti, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi

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Abstract

Microplastics (MPs) have become the major global concern due to their adverse effects on the environment, human health, and hygiene. These complex molecules have numerous toxic impacts on human well-being. This review focuses on the methods for chemically quantifying and identifying MPs in real-time samples, as well as the detrimental effects resulting from exposure to them. Biopolymers offer promising solutions for reducing the environmental impact caused by persistent plastic pollution. The review also examines the significant progress achieved in the preparation and modification of various biobased polymers, including polylactic acid (PLA), poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), lignin-based polymers, poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), and poly(hydroxyalkanoates) (PHA), which hold promise for addressing the challenges associated with unplanned plastic waste disposal.

Original language	English
Article number	140000
Journal	Chemosphere
Volume	341
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140000
State	Published - Nov 2023

Keywords

Bio-based plastics
Biopolymers
Degradation
Microplastics
Plastics
Polymers

UN SDGs

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Microplastics and biobased polymers to combat plastics waste

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