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ClearCellulose nanofiber-based electrode as a component of an enzyme-catalyzed biofuel cell
Researchers developed a flexible, biodegradable biofuel cell using cellulose nanofiber electrodes as a plastic-free alternative for wearable sensors. The device performed comparably to plastic-based equivalents and is readily disposable like paper, offering a path toward reducing microplastic contamination from disposable electronic devices.
Cellulose-Based Materials as a Sustainable Alternative to Plastics: Mitigating Environmental Pollution Through Biodegradability and Reduced Toxicity
This research review shows that materials made from cellulose (the stuff in plant cell walls) could replace regular plastics and help protect human health. Unlike regular plastics that break down into tiny harmful pieces called microplastics that get into our food and water, cellulose materials naturally break down into safe, non-toxic compounds. Making the switch could reduce the plastic pollution that's contaminating our environment and potentially harming our health.
Natural polymers for emerging technological applications: cellulose, lignin, shellac and silk
This review highlights four natural polymers, cellulose, lignin, shellac, and silk, as promising materials for developing eco-friendly electronics and sensors. Researchers found that these biodegradable materials can serve as functional alternatives to synthetic plastics in electronic devices, reducing both electronic waste and microplastic pollution. The study suggests that natural polymer-based electronics could address the growing environmental concerns associated with e-waste.
A Review on the Modification of Cellulose and Its Applications
This review summarizes recent advances in cellulose modification techniques and applications, including its use as a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers. The study discusses how modified cellulose materials could help address plastic pollution by providing biodegradable substitutes for conventional plastic products.
Applications of regenerated bacterial cellulose: a review
This review examines bacterial cellulose as a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers that contribute to microplastic pollution. Bacterial cellulose is biodegradable, renewable, and has strong mechanical properties, making it suitable for packaging, textiles, and biomedical applications. The study highlights recent advances in processing techniques that could make bacterial cellulose more commercially viable as a replacement for plastics in everyday products.
A Mini Review of Natural Cellulosic Fibers: Extraction, Treatment and Characterization Methods
This paper is not about microplastics; it reviews methods for extracting, treating, and characterizing natural plant-derived cellulose fibers as sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials in composites and textiles.
Cellulose Nanopaper: A Study of Composition and Surface Modifications to Develop Sustainably-Sourced Alternatives to Plastics
This study developed cellulose nanopaper — derived from wood pulp — with surface modifications to improve its properties as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastic packaging films. The research addresses the need for biodegradable packaging materials that reduce the plastic waste that becomes microplastic contamination.
EDLC performance of ammonium salt-green polymer electrolyte sandwiched in metal-free electrodes
This paper is not substantively about microplastic pollution research; it describes the fabrication of a green energy storage device (electrical double-layer capacitor) using bio-derived polymer electrolytes and microbial cellulose electrodes, briefly mentioning that microplastic waste from electronics is an environmental motivation for the green approach.
Nanocellulose as Sustainable Bio-Nanomaterial for Packaging and Biomedical Applications
This review examines the potential of nanocellulose, a material derived from plant fibers, as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics in packaging and biomedical applications. Researchers found that nanocellulose can provide effective moisture and gas barriers when used in paper-based packaging, reducing the need for plastic coatings. The study highlights nanocellulose as a biodegradable, renewable material that could help address both plastic waste and food preservation challenges.
Evaluation of Possible Contaminants from Sustainable Materials Intended for Food Contact
This paper has limited direct relevance to microplastics; it evaluates chemical contaminants that can migrate from sustainable natural-material food packaging into food and beverages, though its focus is on bio-based packaging alternatives rather than plastic particle pollution.
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.
Sustainable and imperceptible augmentation of living structures with organic bioelectronic fibres
Not relevant to microplastics — this bioelectronics study demonstrates imperceptibly thin PEDOT:PSS organic fibers that can be tethered directly onto living surfaces like human skin and plant leaves to enable biopotential sensing and wearable electronics.
Nanocellulose Coating on Kraft Paper
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it evaluates nanofibrillated cellulose coatings on kraft paper as a biodegradable alternative to plastic-based food packaging coatings, finding improvements in barrier properties, density, and mechanical strength.
High Performance Triboelectric Nanogenerators from Compostable Cellulose‐Biodegradable Poly(Butylene Succinate) Composites
This paper is not directly about microplastics; it develops biodegradable triboelectric nanogenerators from poly(butylene succinate) and cellulose composites as a plastic-free alternative to conventional devices that end up in landfills, addressing the broader problem of polymer waste but not microplastic contamination specifically.
Green polymer electrolyte and activated charcoal-based supercapacitor for energy harvesting application: Electrochemical characteristics
Researchers developed a green polymer battery component using chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol as alternatives to conventional plastic materials, motivated by concerns about microplastic pollution from electronic waste. While primarily an engineering study, the work directly addresses how plastic components in electronics contribute to the growing microplastic problem in oceans. Developing biodegradable alternatives for electronic components could help reduce the flow of microplastics from discarded devices into the environment.
Prospective Biodegradable Plastics from Biomass Conversion Processes
This review surveys the potential of plant biomass as a source of biodegradable plastic alternatives, covering different types of bioplastics and their production processes. Replacing petroleum-based plastics with biodegradable bio-based materials would significantly reduce 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.
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.
Recent Advances in Cellulose Nanofiber Modification and Characterization and Cellulose Nanofiber-Based Films for Eco-Friendly Active Food Packaging
This review covers advances in cellulose nanofibers, a plant-based material being developed as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic food packaging. These nanofibers are biodegradable, can be extracted from agricultural waste, and can be enhanced with antimicrobial or barrier properties. Replacing conventional plastic packaging with bio-based films like these could help reduce the microplastic contamination that enters the food supply.
Biodegradable Bioplastics: A Review of State-of-the-Art, Challenges, and Future Directions
This review covers the current state, challenges, and future directions for biodegradable bioplastics derived from organic sources like starch and cellulose. While bioplastics are promoted as alternatives to conventional plastics, not all fully break down in natural environments, meaning some can still generate microplastic fragments.
The Polymers/Composites/3Bs Materials 2023 International Joint Conference Proceedings
This is not about microplastics — it is a conference proceedings paper covering biopolymer and cellulose composite materials research, focused on natural and sustainable material development with no specific focus on microplastic pollution or health risks.
Lignocellulose-Based Materials for Food Packaging: A Biorefinery Perspective
Not directly relevant to microplastics — this review focuses on lignocellulose-based (paper and cardboard) materials as sustainable alternatives for food packaging, mentioning microplastics only briefly as a motivation for reducing conventional plastic use.
Cellulose Nanofiber Platform for Electrochemical Sensor Device: Impedance Measurement Characterization and Its Application for Ethanol Gas Sensor
This review evaluates the evidence for microplastic-associated health risks in humans, synthesizing data from occupational exposure studies, in vitro toxicology, and dietary intake estimates. The authors conclude that current evidence warrants precautionary action, particularly for respiratory and gut exposure routes.
A Paper‐Based Triboelectric Touch Interface: Toward Fully Green and Recyclable Internet of Things
Researchers developed a fully paper-based triboelectric touch sensor using cellulose materials, creating a biodegradable electronic interface that avoids the plastic waste typically associated with conventional touch technology.