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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.
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.
Performance Spectrum of Home-Compostable Biopolymer Fibers Compared to a Petrochemical Alternative
Researchers compared home-compostable biopolymer fibers to conventional petrochemical alternatives, evaluating their mechanical performance and degradability to assess whether biobased materials can serve as viable substitutes that reduce microplastic pollution.
Microplastics retrieval from commercial rice brands in india: Characterization, dietary exposure, and risk assessment
Researchers detected and characterized microplastics in commercial rice brands from India for the first time, finding contamination in a staple food consumed by hundreds of millions of people. Fiber and fragment morphotypes dominated, with polymer identification confirming synthetic plastic rather than processing artifacts.
Incarnation of bioplastics: recuperation of plastic pollution
This review explored bioplastics as eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, examining their production from agricultural and kitchen waste products and their potential for microbial decomposition to help reduce plastic pollution.
Development and Characterization of Rice Husk and Recycled Polypropylene Composite Filaments for 3D Printing
Composite 3D printing filaments were developed from rice husk agricultural waste and recycled polypropylene, with characterization showing that increasing rice husk content improved sustainability credentials while affecting mechanical and thermal performance in a fiber-ratio-dependent manner.
Mechanical, structural, and biodegradability properties of bioplastics from tamarind seed starch
Researchers synthesised bioplastics from tamarind seed starch and characterised their mechanical, structural, and biodegradability properties as a sustainable alternative to synthetic plastics. The study demonstrated that tamarind starch-based bioplastics exhibit adequate mechanical performance and substantially faster biodegradation compared to conventional plastics, reducing the risk of microplastic accumulation in the environment.
Development and Characterization of Bio-Based Composite Films for Food Packing Applications Using Boiled Rice Water and Pistacia vera Shells
Not a microplastics paper — this study develops and tests biodegradable food packaging films made from boiled rice water and pistachio shell powder as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging.
Bioplastics from Waste Biomass: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
This review investigates the use of waste biomass -- including agricultural residues and food waste -- as feedstocks for producing bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel-derived conventional plastics. The authors assess the potential of different waste biomass sources to yield biodegradable polymers that reduce both carbon emissions and microplastic accumulation in the environment.
Microplastics retrieval from commercial rice brands in india: Characterization, dietary exposure, and risk assessment
Researchers detected microplastics for the first time in commercial rice brands sold in India, using FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy to identify polymer types. The findings raise concerns about dietary microplastic exposure through one of the world's most widely consumed staple foods.
Surface Alterations on Agro-Waste Filler and their Effect on the Properties of Biodegradable Polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT)
Researchers developed biodegradable composites by melt blending polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) with rice husk filler subjected to diverse surface modification treatments including alkaline treatment, to enhance mechanical properties while maintaining biodegradability above 90%. The study assessed how surface alterations on the agro-waste filler affected the resulting composite material properties.
Innovative Packaging Solutions from Agri-food Wastes and By-products
This review examined biodegradable bio-packaging materials derived from agri-food wastes as alternatives to petrochemical plastics, covering their preparation, properties, and use in food industries. While bio-packaging reduces microplastic accumulation and carbon footprint, the authors noted ongoing challenges in mechanical performance and cost.
Recent innovations in the developments of biopolymer-based materials for the removal of micro- and nanoplastics: A review of performance, critical factors, practicability and knowledge gaps
A review of recent innovations in biopolymer-based materials for various applications assessed how bio-derived polymers are being developed to reduce reliance on fossil-fuel plastics. The transition to biopolymers is relevant to reducing the long-term sources of microplastic pollution.
Effect of Rice Husk and Wood Flour on the Structural, Mechanical, and Fire-Retardant Characteristics of Recycled High-Density Polyethylene
This is not a microplastics study; it tests how adding rice husk and wood flour to recycled high-density polyethylene affects the material's mechanical, thermal, and fire-retardant properties, finding that rice husk in particular improved both fire resistance and stiffness — potentially useful for reducing virgin plastic demand.
Food packaging Bio-based plastics: Properties, Renewable Biomass resources, Synthesis, and Applications
This review covers bio-based plastics made from renewable biomass sources as alternatives to petroleum-based packaging, aiming to reduce plastic pollution and extend food shelf life. While bio-based plastics can reduce environmental impact at end of life, their behavior after disposal and whether they generate microplastics still requires careful evaluation.
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.
Optimization of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches Cellulose-based Bioplastic Formulation with Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
Despite its title referencing bioplastics, this paper develops and optimizes a bioplastic formulation made from oil palm agricultural waste (cellulose from empty fruit bunches) as a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics — not a study of microplastic pollution or its effects. It examines material properties like tensile strength and biodegradation rate and is not directly relevant to microplastic contamination or human health impacts.
Bio-Based Materials for Packaging
This review evaluates bio-based materials as sustainable alternatives for plastic packaging, examining the environmental performance, mechanical properties, and commercial viability of biopolymers in addressing the global plastic pollution crisis.
Microplastic and adhesive free, multifunctional, circular economy approach-based biomass-derived drinking straws
Researchers developed drinking straws made from rice straw waste that are free of microplastics and adhesives. The study suggests these bio-based straws are water-stable, heat-resistant, antibacterial, and biodegradable, with a dramatically lower carbon footprint than metal or polylactic acid alternatives, turning agricultural waste into a useful consumer product.
A Study of Plant-Filled Polymer Composites Based on Highly Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride
Not relevant to microplastics — this is a polymer materials study developing plant-filled PVC composites (using spruce flour, birch flour, and rice husk as fillers) to improve the ecological profile of PVC products, with testing of mechanical and thermal properties.
Screening method for differentiation of plastic and non-plastic microparticles contaminating store-bought rice
Researchers tested five brands of store-bought rice and found plastic microparticles in all of them regardless of packaging type, with concentrations as high as 12 particles per gram of rice. Using simple optical microscopy and infrared spectroscopy, the study shows that a low-cost screening method can quickly distinguish true microplastics from other particles like rice starch or cellulose, an important step toward routine food safety monitoring.
The Food–Materials Nexus: Next Generation Bioplastics and Advanced Materials from Agri‐Food Residues
This review explored strategies for upcycling agri-food losses and waste into functional bioplastics and advanced materials, demonstrating how food residuals, biocolloids, and biopolymers can serve as building blocks for sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.
Bioplastic- Futuristic Approach
This review examines bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to petrochemical-based plastics, covering materials derived from biomass such as starch, cellulose, and microbial polymers. The paper surveys the biodegradation properties, production methods, and limitations of current bioplastic technologies as part of a broader strategy to address global plastic pollution.
Introduction to Starch-Based Bioplastics
This review introduces starch-based bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuel-derived plastics, examining the composition and properties of starch polymers. The study discusses how starch-based materials could help address microplastic pollution concerns associated with traditional plastics, though challenges remain in improving their mechanical strength and moisture resistance.