Biodegradation of Polymers: Stages, Measurement, Standards and Prospects

Nowadays, sustainable and biodegradable bioplastics are gaining significant attention due to resource depletion and plastic pollution. An increasing number of environmentally friendly plastics are being introduced to the market with the aim of addressing these concerns. However, many final products still contain additives or mix non-biodegradable polymers to ensure minimum performance, which often undermines their ecological footprint. Moreover, there is a lack of knowledge about all stages of biodegradation and their accuracy in classifying products as biodegradable. Therefore, this review provides an overview of biodegradable polymers, elucidating the steps and mechanisms of polymer biodegradation. We also…

• UF
  Universidade Federal de Viçosa
• CD
  Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior

  Award: 200337/2022-0