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ClearPreparation and characterization of innovative poly(butylene adipate terephthalate)‐based biocomposites for agri‐food packaging application
Researchers prepared and characterized composite materials combining biodegradable PBAT polymer with calcium-phosphate glass particles, finding that increasing filler content improved stiffness by up to 82% while maintaining biodegradable properties for agri-food packaging applications.
Characteristics of laser printed waste paper fibers filled polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) based composite films
Researchers incorporated laser-printed waste paper fibers into PBAT (a biodegradable thermoplastic) composite films, achieving cost reduction while improving mechanical properties, and exploring this as a higher-value use for laser-printed paper waste that otherwise contributes to microplastic pollution.
Development of mulch films from biodegradable polymer and agro-industrial waste
Biodegradable mulch films were developed from poly(butylene-adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) incorporating soybean and peanut hull agro-industrial wastes as alternative to conventional plastic mulches. The agro-waste additives improved film hydrophobicity but increased water absorption values, with mechanical and thermal properties characterized across different formulations.
A Review on Current Strategies for the Modulation of Thermomechanical, Barrier, and Biodegradation Properties of Poly (Butylene Succinate) (PBS) and Its Random Copolymers
This review covers strategies for modifying the thermomechanical, barrier, and biodegradation properties of poly(butylene succinate) and its copolymers, positioning PBS as one of the most promising biodegradable plastics for replacing conventional commodity polymers. The authors synthesize research on blending, copolymerization, and nanofiller incorporation as approaches to tailor PBS performance for specific packaging and agricultural applications.
Effect of Epoxidized Soybean Oil on Biodegradation and Mechanical Performances of Thermoplastic Starch/Poly(Butylene Adipate‐Co‐Terephthalate)
Adding epoxidized soybean oil as a compatibilizer to thermoplastic starch/PBAT blends significantly improved mechanical performance and biodegradability, with higher epoxidation degree correlating with reduced residual double bonds and increased crosslinking functionality.
Enhanced Biodegradation Rate of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) Composites Using Reed Fiber
Researchers blended reed plant fibers with a biodegradable plastic called PBAT to create a composite material that breaks down faster in the environment. They tested the composite with four different enzymes and found that adding reed fiber significantly accelerated degradation rates. The study suggests that incorporating natural plant fibers into biodegradable plastics could help reduce the persistence of plastic waste.
Biodegradable composites based on well-characterized cellulose and poly (butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate)
Researchers developed biodegradable cellulose/PBAT composite films using a silane compatibilizer and one-step reactive extrusion, achieving improved thermal stability, barrier properties, and mechanical performance compared to unmodified blends, making them a promising sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging.
Development of Eco-Friendly Silane-Treated Rice Flour/PBS Biocomposites with ENR-50 as a Compatibilizer: A Study on Phase Morphology, Properties and Biodegradation
Despite its title referencing biodegradable packaging, this paper studies the material properties of biocomposite films made from polybutylene succinate (PBS) and rice flour for use as food packaging — not microplastic pollution or health impacts. It examines how different filler amounts and compatibilizers affect mechanical and biodegradation properties and is only indirectly relevant to microplastics as an effort to replace conventional plastic packaging.
Fabrication of Lignin/Pbat Biodegradable Plastics Films via Reactive Extrusion and Their Thermal, Mechanical and Water Absorption Properties
Researchers developed biodegradable films made from poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and lignin as a sustainable alternative to conventional polyethylene packaging films. Replacing fossil-fuel-based plastic films with biodegradable alternatives could reduce the microplastic pollution that results from conventional plastic film degradation in the environment.
Synthesis and Study of Fully Biodegradable Composites Based on Poly(butylene succinate) and Biochar
Researchers synthesized poly(butylene succinate) biocomposites containing up to 5% biochar and found that incorporating biochar improved thermal stability and altered mechanical properties, offering a pathway to fully biodegradable materials that could help address microplastic pollution from conventional plastics.
Toughening Enhancement Mechanism and Performance Optimization of Castor-Oil-Based Polyurethane Cross-Linked Modified Polybutylene Adipate/Terephthalate Composites
This materials science study improved the mechanical properties of the biodegradable plastic PBAT by cross-linking it with castor oil-based polyurethane. The best formulation increased tensile strength by 86% and elongation at break by 70% compared to pure PBAT, enhancing its potential as a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic films.
Methodology development: evaluation of structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) blends for biodegradable mulch
Researchers developed a methodology for formulating and characterizing biodegradable PLA/PBAT mulch films as alternatives to conventional polyethylene mulch that contributes to microplastic pollution in agriculture. The proposed approach covers scalable formulation, processing, and comprehensive characterization aligned with regulatory guidelines and industry standards for biodegradable mulch performance.
Valorization of Agricultural Waste Lignocellulosic Fibers for Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-Valerate)-Based Composites in Short Shelf-Life Applications
This paper is not about microplastics; it develops biodegradable PHBV composite films reinforced with agricultural lignocellulosic fibers (almond shell and rice husk) as a sustainable packaging alternative to conventional plastics.
Properties and Degradation Performances of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Blends and Keratin Composites
Researchers tested biodegradable blends of polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate with added keratin waste as fillers, assessing how well the composites degrade. The work contributes to developing plastic alternatives that break down in the environment rather than persisting as microplastics.
Bamboo powders effectively reinforcing the modulus of PBAT composites and its reinforce mechanism
Researchers found that surface-modified bamboo powders (treated with KH560 silane coupling agent) effectively reinforced the tensile and flexural modulus of polybutylene adipate/terephthalate (PBAT) composites, increasing tensile modulus by 225% and flexural modulus by 608% at 25 wt% loading, with the high specific surface area and micropore structure of bamboo powders identified as key to the enhancement mechanism.
Comparative Study of the Addition of TiO2 and TiO2/OMMT Clay on the Properties of PBAT for Biodegradable Food Packaging Applications
Researchers incorporated TiO₂ nanoparticles and TiO₂/OMMT clay into a biodegradable PBAT matrix to improve its properties for food packaging, finding that the nanofillers enhanced barrier and mechanical performance without significantly altering thermal stability or crystallinity.
Effect of silane modifiednano‐SiO2on the mechanical properties and compatibility ofPBAT/lignin composite films
This study developed biodegradable PBAT/lignin composite films reinforced with silane-modified silica nanoparticles, aiming to improve mechanical strength while maintaining UV-blocking properties useful for agricultural film applications. Developing high-performance biodegradable agricultural plastics is important for reducing the plastic mulch that is a major source of microplastic contamination in farmland soils.
Mechanical Properties and Tensile Model of Hemp-Fiber-Reinforced Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) Composite
Researchers prepared hemp-fiber-reinforced poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) biodegradable composites and found that silane coupling agent treatment of hemp fibers improved interfacial bonding, resulting in significantly better tensile strength, modulus, and thermal stability compared to untreated fiber composites while maintaining good biodegradability.
Preparation and Spectroscopic, Thermal, and Mechanical Characterization of Biocomposites of Poly(butylene succinate) and Onion Peels or Durum Wheat Bran
Not relevant to microplastics — this materials science study characterizes the structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of biodegradable composite materials made from poly(butylene succinate) blended with onion peel or durum wheat bran filler.
Effect of talc and diatomite on compatible, morphological, and mechanical behavior of PLA/PBAT blends
Nanocomposites of biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(butylene adipate-co-butylene terephthalate) (PBAT) were prepared with diatomite or talc filler at concentrations of 1-7% to study morphological and mechanical properties. Filler particles migrated to the interface of the two polymer phases, influencing composite compatibility and performance.
Production of Biodegradable Polymeric Composites with the Addition of Waste
Researchers produced biodegradable polymer composites using glycerol, starch, and macauba epicarp fiber at varying loadings (10-30%), evaluating mechanical properties, water solubility, and biodegradability. Using agricultural waste fiber as reinforcement in biopolymer composites offers a more sustainable approach to reducing petroleum-based plastic use.
Influence of Lignin and Polymeric Diphenylmethane Diisocyante Addition on the Properties of Poly(butylene succinate)/Wood Flour Composite
Researchers developed biodegradable composite materials by blending poly(butylene succinate) with wood flour, studying how wood content affects mechanical properties. This biobased material research is relevant to developing plastic alternatives that would reduce long-term microplastic accumulation in the environment.
Rice Bran-Based Bioplastics: Effects of Biopolymer Fractions on Their Mechanical, Functional and Microstructural Properties
This study developed bioplastics from rice bran — a by-product of rice milling — by extracting oil and fiber fractions and testing how different bran compositions affected the mechanical and structural properties of the resulting materials. Creating functional bioplastics from agricultural waste streams could help replace petroleum-based plastics that generate persistent microplastic pollution.
Biodegradable Poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate)/Poly(lactic) Acid Mulch Film with Soy Waste Filler for Improved Biodegradation and Plant Growth
Researchers developed biodegradable mulch films from PBAT/PLA blended with 10% soy waste filler, finding that soy incorporation enhanced hydrolysis and mineralization during accelerated aging while improving mulch performance and plant growth outcomes in field trials.