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Loading ratio is key for biodegradation PHBV-based materials in home- composting conditions

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2025
Héloïse BAZART, Valérie Guillard, Nathalie Gontard, Lucile Chatellard

Summary

Researchers investigated how the ratio of PHBV-based biodegradable material to compost feedstock affects breakdown rates under home composting conditions, finding that loading ratio is a critical but often overlooked variable governing whether biodegradable packaging actually degrades in accessible, low-tech settings.

In the context of growing plastic pollution in the packaging sector, biodegradable polymer alternatives present viable solutions, necessitating comprehensive understanding of biodegradation in accessible systems such as home composting. This research aimed to clarify the little-studied impact ...

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