Biodegradable PHA Plastics in Composting and Sewage Sludge Treatment Systems: A Green Revolution

Saira Aslam; S. Gunasekaran; Si Ling Ng

doi:10.1007/978-981-96-1992-4_10

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Biodegradable PHA Plastics in Composting and Sewage Sludge Treatment Systems: A Green Revolution

2025

Saira Aslam, S. Gunasekaran, Si Ling Ng

Summary

This chapter examines biodegradable PHA plastics in composting and sewage sludge treatment, evaluating their potential to reduce the microplastic burden that conventional plastics create in wastewater systems. If PHA bioplastics genuinely break down in real-world treatment conditions, they could replace conventional plastics that fragment into persistent microplastics contaminating soils and waterways.

Study Type Environmental

Microplastics (MPs) pose a global environmental challenge due to their persistence and ability to accumulate and transport pollutants. This chapter discusses the MP sources and impacts in various environments. Wastewater treatment plants often serve as a sink for...

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