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ClearFabrication 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.
Biodegradable, Flexible and Ultraviolet Blocking Nanocellulose Composite Film Incorporated with Lignin Nanoparticles
Composite films combining cellulose nanofibrils with lignin nanoparticles from two isolation methods were fabricated, producing biodegradable, flexible materials with strong UV-blocking performance suitable as plastic film replacements. The lignin-CNF composites achieved UV absorbance through the natural chromophore properties of lignin without requiring synthetic UV additives.
All-biodegradable soy protein isolate/lignin composite cross-linked by oxidized sucrose as agricultural mulch films for green farming
Researchers developed an all-biodegradable mulch film made from soy protein, lignin, and oxidized sucrose as a green alternative to conventional plastic agricultural films. The film demonstrated improved tensile strength, UV-shielding capability, moisture retention, and controlled fertilizer release properties. Field tests showed higher cabbage seed germination rates compared to traditional polyethylene film, suggesting this bio-based material could reduce microplastic generation from agricultural practices.
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.
Hydrogen-bonded lignin-acrylic copolymer/WPU composites with Integrated UV shielding, antioxidancy and degradability
Researchers synthesized a lignin-acrylic copolymer from rice straw waste and blended it with waterborne polyurethane to create a composite film with 43% higher tensile strength, near-total UV blocking, and dramatically improved antioxidant capacity, offering a biodegradable, microplastic-reducing alternative to conventional plastic films.
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.
Structurally engineered cellulose-based mulch film with enhanced hydrophobicity and strength for green agriculture
This paper develops a cellulose-based mulch film coated with starch and a silane compound to mimic the strength and water resistance of conventional plastic agricultural film, achieving a water contact angle of 128 degrees (up from 16 degrees for untreated cellulose) and complete biodegradation in soil within 56 days. Unlike polyethylene mulch films that fragment into persistent microplastics in farmland, this material decomposes within a crop growing cycle, offering a practical biodegradable alternative for agriculture.
Conversion of Cellulose and Lignin Residues into Transparent UV-Blocking Composite Films
Researchers developed UV-blocking composite films by chemically converting cellulose and lignin residues from three biomass sources (aspen wood, poplar wood, and corn stover) via a dissolution-regeneration process, assessing their UV-blocking performance as a sustainable alternative to petrochemical plastic films. Results showed that all three lignin residue types enhanced the UV-blocking properties of the composite films, supporting their potential in functional biorefinery-integrated packaging.
Effect of the Incorporation of Lignin on Starch/PVA Blend Films Produced by Casting
Researchers produced and characterized starch/PVA blend films incorporating varying amounts of lignin (0%, 0.5%, 1%, and 2%) using a casting method, aiming to improve the mechanical and barrier properties of biodegradable packaging materials. The study identified optimal lignin concentrations that enhance film performance while maintaining biodegradability as an alternative to conventional polymeric materials.
Constructing robust and antioxidant polyurethane–lignin coatings with biodegradable properties for grass press paper films
This study developed polyurethane coatings incorporating lignin to create robust, antioxidant surface treatments with biodegradable characteristics, testing mechanical durability and antioxidant performance. The lignin-modified coatings showed improved oxidative stability while maintaining protective properties.
In Situ Constructing Highly Aligned Ribbon-like PHBV Lamellae in PBAT: Towards Strong, Ductile and High-Barrier PBAT/PHBV Films
Despite its title referencing biodegradable plastic film materials (PBAT and PHBV), this paper studies the materials science of fabricating high-performance biodegradable packaging films — not microplastic pollution or health effects. It examines how combining two bio-based polymers with a compatibilizer improves mechanical strength and barrier properties and is not directly relevant to microplastic exposure or human health impacts.
Deep eutectic solvent-mediated extraction of lignin: A novel strategy for producing high-quality biopolymers in controlled-release mulching applications
Researchers developed a biodegradable mulch film made from lignin, chitosan, and polyvinyl alcohol that can also slowly release fertilizer to crops. The film matched the thermal insulation and water retention properties of conventional plastic mulch while breaking down naturally in soil. The study offers a promising alternative to plastic mulch films, which are a major source of microplastic contamination in agricultural soils.
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.
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.
Simultaneously enhancing microelastic response and degradability for poly(butylene succinate) composite monofilaments by silanized microcrystalline cellulose
Researchers enhanced the flexibility and degradability of poly(butylene succinate) composite monofilaments by adding silane-treated microcrystalline cellulose, producing materials suitable for sustainable packaging and agricultural applications. Bio-based and biodegradable materials that replace conventional plastics in high-turnover uses can reduce microplastic accumulation in soils.
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.
3D-Printed Polylactic Acid/Lignin Films with Great Mechanical Properties and Tunable Functionalities towards Superior UV-Shielding, Haze, and Antioxidant Properties
Researchers incorporated lignin into polylactic acid (PLA) to create 3D-printable composite filaments, finding that lignin addition improved mechanical properties and enabled tunable functionalities in the resulting films, expanding options for sustainable additive manufacturing materials.
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.
Preparation 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.
Study of Hybrid Humic Acids Modification of Environmentally Safe Biodegradable Films Based on Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
Researchers modified hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose biodegradable films with different types of humic acids from lignite, producing hybrid films with improved mechanical strength and antibacterial properties as a safer alternative to synthetic plastic films.
Cellulose nanofibrils and silver nanoparticles enhances the mechanical and antimicrobial properties of polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite film
Researchers developed a biodegradable polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite film reinforced with sugarcane bagasse cellulose nanofibrils and silver nanoparticles, finding that the combination significantly improved mechanical strength and antimicrobial properties, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic food packaging.
Development of Eco-Friendly Packaging Films from Soyhull Lignocellulose: Towards Valorizing Agro-Industrial Byproducts
Researchers developed a biodegradable packaging film from soyhull waste, a byproduct of the soybean industry, as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. The film showed good barrier and mechanical properties suitable for food packaging applications. This type of innovation is important because replacing conventional plastic packaging with biodegradable alternatives could reduce the generation of microplastics that contaminate food and the environment.
Biodegradable nanocomposite films containing combined ZnO and TiO₂ nanoparticles in PBAT: A strategy to mitigate microplastic persistence from food packaging
This study created new biodegradable food packaging films by combining a plant-based polyester (PBAT) with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticles, finding that the combination accelerated the material's degradation while also improving its mechanical and safety properties. The goal was to develop packaging that breaks down faster in the environment, producing fewer persistent microplastics compared to conventional plastics. Results suggest certain nanoparticle concentrations produce materials that are both commercially viable for packaging and meaningfully less likely to accumulate in ecosystems.
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.