ReviewPolymers2026
Environmental Assessment Strategies for Biodegradable Polymer Composites: A Review of Life Cycle Perspectives on Agro-Waste Reinforced Materials.
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Abstract
The growing interest in bio-based and biodegradable polymer composites reinforced with agricultural waste reflects global efforts to reduce dependence on fossil resources and improve the sustainability of materials. However, biocomposites are not necessarily more sustainable, and their environmental performance requires careful life cycle assessment (LCA). This review critically analyses recent LCA studies of biodegradable biocomposites reinforced with agricultural waste, focusing on methodological choices, data quality, results and limitations. A systematic literature review was conducted using the Scopus database, focusing on studies from the last five years. Selected studies were examined using a structure consistent with ISO 14040, with defined data extraction categories and key questions. The analysis shows that although biocomposites often demonstrate advantages in terms of climate change and fossil resource depletion compared to traditional materials, the results vary significantly depending on the definition of the functional unit, geographical context, processing pathways, and data assumptions. Limitations include reliance on laboratory data, uncertainties, incomplete system boundaries, inconsistent allocation methods, and limited end-of-life (EoL) modelling. Overall, the review highlights the need for improved data quality, performance-based functional units, geographically representative inventories, and more standardised LCA practices to ensure meaningful comparisons and support the sustainable development of biocomposites.
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