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ClearNano/Micro Hybrid Bamboo Fibrous Preforms for Robust Biodegradable Fiber Reinforced Plastics
Researchers created strong, eco-friendly composite materials by combining nano- and micro-scale fibers from bamboo, producing a biodegradable plastic alternative with improved mechanical properties. This work contributes to developing sustainable materials that could replace conventional petroleum-based plastics and reduce microplastic generation.
Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose Filled With Hydroxyapatite Biocomposite Film
Despite its title referencing cellulose biocomposite film, this paper studies the development of biodegradable packaging materials as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics — not microplastic pollution itself. It examines the thermal, mechanical, and water-resistance properties of cellulose-hydroxyapatite films and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
Nanocellulose Hybrid Lignin Complex Reinforces Cellulose to Form a Strong, Water-Stable Lignin–Cellulose Composite Usable as a Plastic Replacement
This study developed a strong, water-stable composite material made from cellulose and lignin extracted from agricultural waste (sugarcane bagasse), as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic. The lignin-cellulose composite showed dramatically improved wet strength compared to regular cellulose sheets, demonstrating potential as a biodegradable plastic replacement that would not generate persistent microplastic pollution.
Development of tough hybrid materials by regulated crystallization of hydroxyapatite inspired by bone formation
This paper reviews advances in materials science inspired by biological structures, including bone-like hydroxyapatite composites with enhanced toughness. The research is focused on biomimetic materials engineering and is not directly related to microplastics.
High-performance biodegradable poly(lactic acid) composites with xylan and lignin copolymer
Researchers developed high-performance biodegradable poly(lactic acid) composites by incorporating xylan and lignin derived from lignocellulosic biomass, improving PLA mechanical properties and addressing its brittleness limitations while maintaining biodegradability as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics.
Green composites made of polyhydroxybutyrate and long-chain fatty acid esterified microcrystalline cellulose from pineapple leaf
Researchers developed fully degradable green biocomposites from polyhydroxybutyrate and esterified microcrystalline cellulose derived from pineapple leaf fibers, improving compatibility and mechanical properties for sustainable packaging alternatives.
On the mineralization of nanocellulose to produce functional hybrid materials
Researchers reviewed the mineralization of nanocellulose to create functional hybrid materials, finding that nanocellulose-based building blocks enable a new class of high-performance, sustainable materials through controlled mineral deposition.
Microcrystalline cellulose grafted hyperbranched polyester with roll comb structure for synergistic toughening and strengthening of PHBV/ bio-based polyester elastomer composites
Researchers developed fully bio-based composite materials by combining a biodegradable polyester with cellulose-grafted polymer structures, significantly improving the toughness of otherwise brittle bioplastics. Stronger bioplastics could replace conventional plastics in more applications, reducing long-term microplastic generation from plastic products.
Effect of Matrix Crystallization on Vickers Hardness of Cellulose Fiber / Poly(lactic acid) Composites
This study investigated how crystallization processes affect the hardness of composites made from cellulose nanofibers and polylactic acid, a biodegradable plastic, with implications for replacing conventional fossil-fuel-based plastics.
Effect of the Addition of Fique Bagasse Cellulose Nanoparticles on the Mechanical and Structural Properties of Plastic Flexible Films from Cassava Starch
This paper is not about microplastics — it develops biodegradable flexible films from cassava starch reinforced with cellulose nanoparticles derived from fique plant waste, focusing on sustainable packaging material properties.
Renewable cellulosic nanocomposites for food packaging to avoid fossil fuel plastic pollution: a review
Researchers reviewed how cellulose nanoparticles extracted from plant biomass can replace petroleum-based plastics in food packaging, finding that adding just 1–5% cellulose nanoparticles significantly improves strength, reduces oxygen and water vapor permeability, and keeps packaging biodegradable. The review positions cellulose nanocomposites as a scalable, eco-friendly alternative to fossil-fuel plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution.
Shape fidelity and structure of 3D printed high consistency nanocellulose
Researchers developed a method to 3D print high-concentration cellulose nanofibers — a wood-derived, plastic-free material — with precise shape retention, analyzing deformation during drying using 3D scanning and X-ray imaging. This advances the use of sustainable, natural materials in additive manufacturing as potential alternatives to synthetic plastics.
Mechanical properties of fibre/ filler based poly(Lactic Acid) (Pla) composites : A brief review
This review examines the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA)-based composites reinforced with natural fibers and fillers, presenting PLA as a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics in applications ranging from agriculture to biomedical devices. Improving the strength and durability of bio-based plastics is essential for replacing petroleum-based materials that generate persistent microplastic pollution.
Flexible, high-strength, and porous nano-nano composites based on bacterial cellulose for wearable electronics: a review
This review examined bacterial cellulose-based nano-nano composites for flexible wearable electronics, finding that bacterial cellulose's high purity, biodegradability, and three-dimensional nano-networked structure make it a promising sustainable alternative to petroleum-based polymer substrates.
Cellulose/Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) Composites as a Sustainable Bio-Based Feedstock to 3D-Printing Applications
Researchers developed 3D-printable filaments by combining the biodegradable polymer polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) with cellulose fibers as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. They found that adding small amounts of cellulose improved the mechanical properties and thermal stability of the printed materials. The study suggests that bio-based composites like these could help reduce reliance on conventional plastics in additive manufacturing applications.
Bioinspired Mechanical Materials—Development of High-Toughness Ceramics through Complexation of Calcium Phosphate and Organic Polymers
This review describes how researchers are developing tough ceramic materials inspired by bone structure by combining calcium phosphate with organic polymers like cellulose and starch. The resulting bio-based composite materials mimic the nanoscale organic-inorganic structure of bone, which dissipates mechanical energy to prevent fracture.
Strong, Recyclable, Bio‐Based Vitrimers by Tailored Rigid‐Flexible Structures for Advanced Carbon Fiber‐Reinforced Polymers
Researchers developed a strong, recyclable bio-based epoxy resin for carbon fiber-reinforced polymers by combining rigid and flexible plant-derived monomers. The resulting material matched or exceeded conventional petroleum-based resins in performance while being fully recyclable, offering a sustainable alternative that could help reduce microplastic generation from composite material waste.
Sustainable biomaterials based on cellulose, chitin and chitosan composites - A review
Researchers reviewed advances in making sustainable composite materials from cellulose, chitin, and chitosan — abundant natural polymers found in plants and shellfish — as biodegradable alternatives to synthetic plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution. The review covers how these biopolymers can be dissolved and combined into fibers, films, and gels for a wide range of environmentally friendly applications.
Eco-friendly Synthesis of Nano-hydroxyapatite from Biogenic Waste Via Mechanical Milling
Researchers synthesized nano-hydroxyapatite from fish scale biowaste using a top-down mechanical ball milling approach following calcination, producing nanoscale particles characterized by XRD, FTIR, and SEM as a sustainable, green alternative to conventional synthetic hydroxyapatite production.
Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of Inherently Brittle, Biobased and Biodegradable Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) Polymer by Cotton Fibre Reinforcement and Interfacial Grafting
This study developed biobased and biodegradable packaging films by modifying PLA and PBSA blends, achieving improved flexibility and toughness compared to brittle pure PLA, with the goal of replacing fossil-fuel-based packaging materials with compostable alternatives.