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Studies on poly(butylene succinate) and poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate)-based biodegradable plastics for sustainable flexible packaging and agricultural applications: a comprehensive review
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Researchers reviewed the properties and applications of poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and its copolymer PBSA, demonstrating that these biodegradable polyesters offer a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to conventional plastics for flexible food packaging and agricultural films.
PBS and PBSA can be used to manufacture cost-effective and sustainable materials for applications in food packaging and agriculture.
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