Biodegradable Bio-Based Plastics Toward Climate Change Mitigation

Alcina M. M. B. Morais; Rui M. S. C. Morais; Maximilian Lackner

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-84483-6_91

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Biodegradable Bio-Based Plastics Toward Climate Change Mitigation

2025

Alcina M. M. B. Morais, Rui M. S. C. Morais, Maximilian Lackner

Summary

Researchers assessed the potential of biodegradable, bio-based plastics as climate-friendly alternatives to fossil-fuel-derived plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene. Replacing conventional plastics with materials that break down naturally is one of the most promising long-term strategies for reducing the microplastic pollution that accumulates in soils, water, and living organisms.

Polymers

HDPE LDPE PE PP

World society relies quite strongly on the use of fossil-based conventional plastics. Low cost and versatility paved the way for a wide range of applications. The most used plastics in daily life have been polyethylene (PE, as HDPE and LDPE), polypropylene (PP),...

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