Methodologies to Assess the Biodegradability of Bio-Based Polymers—Current Knowledge and Existing Gaps

Methodologies to Assess the Biodegradability of Bio-Based Polymers—Current Knowledge and Existing Gaps

Our society lives in a time of transition where traditional petroleum-based polymers/plastics are being replaced by more sustainable alternative materials. To consider these bioproducts as more viable options than the actual ones, it is demanded to ensure that they are fully biodegradable or compost...

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Main Authors: João Ricardo Afonso Pires, Victor Gomes Lauriano Souza, Pablo Fuciños, Lorenzo Pastrana, Ana Luísa Fernando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
biopolymers
compost
soil
aquatic systems
biodegradation assay
food packaging
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/7/1359

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