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Preparation and characterization of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) microspheres for controlled release of buprofezin
Extensive application of pesticides has caused a lot of environmental pollution and health problems, prompting the development of highly efficient...
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Harnessing economical biopolymer extrusion: the Bacillus clade as endotoxin-free platforms for next-generation bioprocesses
Biotechnological fermentation of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from microbes is rooted in decelerating the reliance on synthetic plastics, one of the...
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Challenges, progress, and future perspectives for cyanobacterial polyhydroxyalkanoate production
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are a promising bio-based alternative to traditional plastics derived from petroleum. Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic...
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Microbial accumulation of bioplastics from waste stream: recent advancements and applications
The demand for biodegradable and biocompatible polymers rises because of the environmentally hazardous property of petroleum-based plastic....
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Cleaning Up the Smallest Pollutants: The Potential of Microbial Degradation in Tackling Micro- and Nano-Plastic Pollution
Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have become increasingly alarming subjects due to their widespread presence and their potential harm to...
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Bioremediation Strategies for Microplastic Removal in Impacted Aquatic Environments
Microplastic is seen as an emerging contaminant that has had significant impacts on the aquatic environment. The urban area is one of the areas that...
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Comprehensive study of microbial bioplastic: present status and future perspectives for sustainable development
Increasing human population demands more usage of consumable items thus causes more destruction to the environment by develo** advanced materials...
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Biological and Environmental Degradations of Polyamides, Polylactic Acid, and Chitin for Future Prospects
Lately, the development of biobased polymers has been gaining attraction worldwide. Bio-based materials such as polyamide (PA), polylactic acid...
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Succession of Bacteria Attached to Microplastics After Transferring from a Mariculture Area to a Seagrass Meadow
Microplastics have been recognized as a novel niche for bacteria. However, studies have characterized the plastisphere microbial community in situ...
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Environmental Sustainability with Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) as Plastic Alternatives
The plastic pollution in the environment has reached alarming levels. Plastics can also negatively affect living beings through the food web...
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Development of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and Its Copolymers as a Possible “Cure” for the Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution is one of the growing critical global issues. The accumulation of plastics in the environment mainly in marine is causing indeed a...
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Sources, impacts and distribution of microplastics in different environmental matrices: a review
Plastic, a groundbreaking invention of the 20th century, has become an indispensable part of our lives due to its exceptional qualities and...
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Bioplastics from Winemaking By-products in the Buildings Sector: A Feasibility Study on the Main Opportunities, Barriers and Challenges
Plastics from fossil source are third after steel and cement among the most widespread materials used in the buildings sector. Bioplastics are...
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Impacts of Biofilm Formation on the Physicochemical Properties and Toxicity of Microplastics: A Concise Review
Microplastics (MPs) are of global concern due to their slow degradation in the environment and the potential of inducing adverse effects on...
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Algal bioplastics: current market trends and technical aspects
AbstractPlastics are undebatably a hot topic of discussion across international forums due to their huge ecological footprint. The onset of COVID-19...
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Use phase and end-of-life modeling of biobased biodegradable plastics in life cycle assessment: a review
Due to the negative environmental impacts along the life cycle of fossil-based plastics, there is an increased interest in the development of...
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Pyrolysis, Microwave, Chemical and Biodegradation Methodology in Recycling of Plastic Waste: a Circular Economy Concept
Plastics established as an inevitable material in this modern era due to its easy production, processing, cheaper cost and easy use. High demand for...
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Microplastics
Microplastics (MPs) released into the oceans rapidly become colonized by a wide range of microorganisms and other biota. Phototrophic cells such as...
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Man-Made Bio-based and Biodegradable Fibers for Textile Applications
Today, synthetic polymers used as raw materials in a big share of textile applications are nonbiodegradable and are derived from nonrenewable...
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Microbial biodegradation of plastics: Challenges, opportunities, and a critical perspective
The abundance of synthetic polymers has increased due to their uncontrolled utilization and disposal in the environment. The recalcitrant nature of...
