ReviewPolymers2024
Embracing Sustainability: The World of Bio-Based Polymers in a Mini Review.
Review in Polymers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Sustainable Waterborne Polylactide Coatings Enabled by Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents Plasticization.Polymers · 2026Article
- Editorial Outline: Overview of Recent Developments in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers.Polymers · 2025Article
- Silylated Softwood and Hardwood Lignin: Impact on Thermomechanical and Interfacial Properties of PLA Biocomposites.Biomacromolecules · 2025Article
- Bio-Based Epoxy Adhesives Reinforced with Recycled Fillers.Polymers · 2025Article
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- Breakthroughs and Opportunities of Biopolymer Coatings: A Bibliometric Analysis on Their Future Prospects for the Sustainable Food Packaging Industry.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2025Review
- Structural and Thermal Characterization of BluephaMaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Valorization of Algal Biomass to Produce Microbial Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Recent Updates, Challenges, and Perspectives.Polymers · 2024Review
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
The proliferation of polymer science and technology in recent decades has been remarkable, with synthetic polymers derived predominantly from petroleum-based sources dominating the market. However, concerns about their environmental impacts and the finite nature of fossil resources have sparked interest in sustainable alternatives. Bio-based polymers, derived from renewable sources such as plants and microbes, offer promise in addressing these challenges. This review provides an overview of bio-based polymers, discussing their production methods, properties, and potential applications. Specifically, it explores prominent examples including polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), and polyhydroxy polyamides (PHPAs). Despite their current limited market share, the growing awareness of environmental issues and advancements in technology are driving increased demand for bio-based polymers, positioning them as essential components in the transition towards a more sustainable future.
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