With an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, researchers are seeking ways to improve the biodegradability and mechanical properties of bioplastics, particularly polylactic acid (PLA). A ...

Hernandez-Charpak, Yvan D., et al. "Biochar-filled plastics: Effect of feedstock on thermal and mechanical properties." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. (2022): 0. Web. Hegde, Swati, et al.

A widely used compostable plastic persists unchanged in marine environments for at least 14 months, according to a new study in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sarah-Jeanne Royer and colleagues ...

Although plant-based polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic is acclaimed for its biodegradability, it can take quite a long time to degrade if the conditions aren't quite right. Bearing this fact in mind, ...

In my last post regarding the long-term viability of bio-based polymers, I touched on some of the primary concerns we face regarding the rise of plastics labeled as “biodegradable.” It’s an important ...

Hailed as better alternatives to fossil-fuel-based plastics, bioplastics make up a small — but growing — percentage of plastics produced. As more companies lean on bio-based plastics due to recycling ...