Starch to the rescue: creating sustainable and biodegradable packaging
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https://doi.org/10.22201/ceide.16076079e.2025.26.1.8Keywords:
bioplastics, plastic pollution, biodegradable materials, synthetic polymers, sustainabilityAbstract
The excessive use of synthetic polymers in disposable products, such as bags and containers, leads to accumulation in landfills and water bodies, impacting the health of the environment and living organisms. Bioplastics offer a sustainable alternative, with starch standing out for its low cost and biodegradability, though it has limitations like low water resistance and poor mechanical properties. Polybutylene succinate (pbs) complements these properties, but its high cost and limited biodegradability make it less accessible. Starch and PBS blends aim to combine their advantages, enhance PBS degradation, and reduce costs, providing a more sustainable solution to plastic pollution.
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