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HERO ID
8752683
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
A review on environmental significance carbon foot prints of starch based bio-plastic: A substitute of conventional plastics
Author(s)
Shafqat, A; Tahir, A; Mahmood, A; Tabinda, AB; Yasar, A; Pugazhendhi, A
Year
2020
Journal
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
ISSN:
1878-8181
Volume
27
Language
English
DOI
10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101540
Abstract
Plastics being synthetic polymers boast many benefits like strength, flexibility, persistence and longevity, however, being non-biodegradable they are a menace for the environment. The ever growing demand of plastic is resulting in the depletion of natural resources like petroleum as well as the amassment of waste plastics in the environment. This has driven many researchers to develop biodegradable plastics, commonly known as bioplastics. Bioplastics can serve as an environmental-friendly alternatives to harmful petroleum-based plastics, as they are synthesized from natural organic materials like polysaccharides, proteins and lipids. Starch-based bioplastics are an especially promising substitute due to the abundance, renewability, sustainability and biodegradability of starch, however more research is required to perfect bioplastics to make them economically and practically feasible. © 2020
Keywords
Biodegradable polymer; Bioplastic; Carbon footprint; Environmental impact
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