ArticlePolymers2024
Biodegradation Assessment of Bioplastic Carrier Bags Under Industrial-Scale Composting Conditions.
Article in Polymers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Assessing Polymer Biodegradability: Standardized Methods, Critical Challenges, and Future Directions.Polymers · 2026Review
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Abstract
In recent years, the environmental impacts of plastic production and consumption have become increasingly significant, particularly due to their petroleum-based origins and the substantial waste management challenges they pose. Currently, global plastic waste production has reached 413.8 million metric tons across 192 countries, contributing notably to greenhouse gas emissions. Bioplastics have emerged as eco-friendly alternatives, with bioplastic carrier bags composed of 20% starch, 10% additives, and 70% polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) being the focus of this research. This study aimed to evaluate the biodegradation of these bioplastic bags under industrial composting conditions, addressing the gap in the existing literature that often lacks real-world applicability. A large-scale composting experiment was conducted using 37.5 tons of manure/wood and 50 tons of biopolymer bags over 12 weeks. Results showed that compost temperatures peaked at 70 °C and remained above 50 °C, pH levels stabilized at 8.16, and electrical conductivity was recorded at 1251 μs cm
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