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ClearCoordinating the pore size of paper substrates and aspect ratio of silver nanowires to improve printed electronics
Researchers investigated how coordinating paper substrate pore size with silver nanowire aspect ratio improves printed electronics performance, developing paper-based substrates as biodegradable replacements for PET plastic in low-cost sensors to reduce micro- and nanoplastic pollution from discarded electronic devices.
Biodegradable PEDOT:PSS/Clay Composites for Multifunctional Green‐Electronic Materials
Researchers developed biodegradable PEDOT:PSS/montmorillonite clay composites with nacre-inspired layered nanostructures that are degradable by superworm larvae while maintaining multifunctional electronic properties. The work demonstrates a path toward reducing both electronic waste and microplastic pollution from conventional conductive polymer materials.
Electrochemical and physicochemical degradability evaluation of printed flexible carbon electrodes in seawater
Researchers developed a biodegradable, graphite-based electrode printed on a plant-derived plastic that can monitor water quality and dissolves quickly in seawater after use, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional sensor materials that leave behind non-degradable plastic and metal pollution.
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.
Environmental footprint of voltammetric sensors based on screen-printed electrodes: An assessment towards “green” sensor manufacturing
Researchers conducted a life cycle assessment of screen-printed electrodes used in environmental sensors, comparing different substrate and electrode materials. They found that replacing noble metal electrodes with carbon-based materials significantly reduced environmental impact, and that ceramic, glass, or paper substrates were preferable to plastic to avoid microplastic release. The study highlights that even sustainability-focused sensor technologies should consider their own environmental footprint, including microplastic generation.
Synthesis and characterization of a biodegradable film from eggshell and green banana starch
Researchers synthesized and characterized a biodegradable film using eggshell and green banana starch as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, evaluating its material properties as part of an effort to address plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from plastic production.
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.
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.
High Barrier Sustainable Paper Coating Based on Engineered Polysaccharides and Natural Rubber
Researchers developed a paper-based food packaging coating using engineered polysaccharides and natural rubber that provides barrier performance approaching that of plastic films while being biodegradable and avoiding microplastic formation. The coating maintained oxygen and moisture barrier properties under stress conditions relevant to food shelf life.
Investigation of physical properties of microalgae‐pectin‐based bio‐composite with addition of pine needle for environmental application
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it investigates the physical properties of a bio-composite material made from microalgae, pectin, and pine needles as a potential alternative to petroleum-based plastics, without studying microplastic pollution or environmental impacts.
Bio-based materials for barrier coatings on paper packaging
Researchers reviewed bio-based polymer coatings for paper packaging, evaluating how naturally renewable biopolymers can replace petroleum-derived synthetic coatings to provide effective oxygen, oil, and moisture barriers while reducing environmental impact.
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.
Development and Characterization of Thermoformed Bilayer Trays of Paper and Renewable Succinic Acid Derived Biopolyester Blends and Their Application to Preserve Fresh Pasta
This paper is not about microplastics; it describes the development of sustainable bilayer food-packaging trays made from paper and bio-based biopolyester blends as alternatives to conventional plastic packaging.
Enhancing PolyelectrolyteStrength of Biopolymersfor Fully Recyclable and Biodegradable Plastics
Researchers developed a fully recyclable and biodegradable plastic material created through solid polyelectrolyte complexation of naturally occurring biopolymers, enhancing their polyelectrolyte strength to achieve mechanical properties competitive with conventional single-use packaging plastics. The study demonstrated that this approach addresses both the microplastic pollution problem and fossil fuel dependence while enabling end-of-life recyclability.
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.
Investigating the characteristics of carboxymethyl cellulose film as a possible material for green packaging
Researchers developed biodegradable carboxymethyl cellulose films from agricultural waste as a potential sustainable alternative to conventional plastic food packaging. Replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable packaging is directly relevant to reducing the source of microplastic pollution, as conventional packaging is a major contributor to plastic fragmentation in the environment.
PLA-Chitosan Composites as Sustainable Alternatives for Menstrual Pads
Researchers developed biodegradable PLA-chitosan composite films as an environmentally friendly alternative to polyethylene in menstrual pads, demonstrating that the composite maintained absorbency and mechanical integrity while offering antimicrobial properties and full biodegradability.
Bio-Adhesives Combined with Lotus Leaf Fiber to Prepare Bio-Composites for Substituting the Plastic Packaging Materials
Researchers prepared biodegradable composite packaging materials by combining natural bio-adhesives with lotus leaf fiber, testing mechanical and thermal properties. Natural fiber composites offer an alternative to petroleum-based plastic packaging that would not generate persistent microplastic pollution.
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.
Chitosan–Graft–Poly(dimethylsiloxane)/Zein Coatings for the Fabrication of Environmentally Friendly Oil- and Water-Resistant Paper
Researchers developed a sustainable paper coating using chitosan-graft-poly(dimethylsiloxane) and zein biopolymers that provides oil and water resistance, offering a biodegradable alternative to conventional synthetic polymer coatings that contribute to microplastic pollution. The approach demonstrates a practical strategy for reducing plastic waste in paper packaging applications.
Oil‐ and water‐resistant paper substrate using blends of chitosan‐graft‐polydimethylsiloxane and poly(vinyl alcohol)
Researchers developed a plastic- and fluorine-free coating approach for oil and water repellent paper substrates using blends of poly(vinyl alcohol) and chitosan-graft-polydimethylsiloxane copolymer, offering an economical alternative to conventional coatings that contribute to microplastic contamination.
Moving Toward Paperization of Packaging Industry: Use of Laponite and Montmorillonite Nanoclays for Recyclable and Biodegradable High-Barrier Paper
Researchers developed a biodegradable paper coating using polyvinyl alcohol and nanoclays (laponite and montmorillonite) that achieves oxygen barrier performance nine times better than PET plastic film. This work is directly relevant to microplastic pollution because replacing conventional plastic packaging with biodegradable, non-microplastic-forming alternatives is a key strategy for reducing environmental plastic loads.
Isinglass as an Alternative Biopolymer Membrane for Green Electrochemical Devices: Initial Studies of Application in Electric Double-Layer Capacitors and Future Perspectives
This paper is not about microplastics; it develops a biodegradable isinglass (fish-derived) biopolymer membrane as an eco-friendly separator for electric double-layer capacitors, a type of energy storage device.
Biodegradable Packaging : a Key to Environmental Sustainability
This paper reviews biodegradable packaging alternatives to conventional plastics, arguing that plant-based materials can reduce microplastic pollution in oceans, soil, and food systems. The authors survey available materials and manufacturing methods as part of a broader case for environmental sustainability.