Methodologies to assess biodegradation of bioplastics during aerobic composting and anaerobic digestion: A review

Composting of food wastes: Status and challenges

(2018) Alejandra Cerda et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Temperature-phased anaerobic digestion of food waste: A comparison with single-stage digestions based on performance and energy balance

(2018) Benyi Xiao et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

A comprehensive review on food waste anaerobic digestion: Research updates and tendencies

(2018) Yuanyuan Ren et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

High pH buffer capacity biomass fly ash-based geopolymer spheres to boost methane yield in anaerobic digestion

(2018) Rui M. Novais et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Degradation of some EN13432 compliant plastics in simulated mesophilic anaerobic digestion of food waste

(2018) Wei Zhang et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Effect of ammonia on methane production, methanogenesis pathway, microbial community and reactor performance under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions

(2018) Ziyi Yang et al.   RENEWABLE ENERGY

An overview of microplastic and nanoplastic pollution in agroecosystems

(2018) Ee-Ling Ng et al.   SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Pyrolysis-gas chromatography–isotope ratio mass spectrometry for monitoring natural additives in polylactic acid active food packages

(2017) M. Llana-Ruíz-Cabello et al.   JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A

Composting as a cleaner strategy to broiler agro-industrial wastes: Selecting carbon source to optimize the process and improve the quality of the final compost

(2017) Mônica Sarolli Silva de Mendonça Costa et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Composting technology in waste stabilization: On the methods, challenges and future prospects

(2017) Chukwudi O. Onwosi et al.   JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Large microplastic particles in sediments of tributaries of the River Thames, UK – Abundance, sources and methods for effective quantification

(2017) Alice A. Horton et al.   MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN

Insights on the aerobic biodegradation of polymers by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide in simulated composting conditions

(2017) E. Castro-Aguirre et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Microplastics in freshwater and terrestrial environments: Evaluating the current understanding to identify the knowledge gaps and future research priorities

(2017) Alice A. Horton et al.   SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Biodegradation of bioplastics in natural environments

(2017) S. Mehdi Emadian et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Effect of thermo-tolerant actinomycetes inoculation on cellulose degradation and the formation of humic substances during composting

(2017) Yi Zhao et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

The efficiency of home composting programmes and compost quality

(2017) M.A. Vázquez et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Composting municipal biosolids in polyethylene sleeves with forced aeration: Process control, air emissions, sanitary and agronomic aspects

(2017) R. Avidov et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Effect of actinobacteria agent inoculation methods on cellulose degradation during composting based on redundancy analysis

(2016) Yue Zhao et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Performance and environmental impact of biodegradable polymers as agricultural mulching films

(2016) François Touchaleaume et al.   CHEMOSPHERE

Extraction, enumeration and identification methods for monitoring microplastics in the environment

(2016) Qiongxuan Qiu et al.   ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE

Production and characterization of PLA_PBS biodegradable blends reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals extracted from hemp fibres

(2016) F. Luzi et al.   INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS

Determination of polyethylene in biodegradable polymer blends and in compostable carrier bags by Py-GC/MS and TGA

(2016) Paola Rizzarelli et al.   JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS

Characterisation of a bio-based packaging containing a natural additive from Allium spp. using analytical pyrolysis and carbon stable isotopes

(2016) María Llana-Ruíz-Cabello et al.   JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS

A crossroads for bioplastics: exploring product developers' challenges to move beyond petroleum-based plastics

(2016) Sebastian Brockhaus et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Compostability assessment of nano-reinforced poly(lactic acid) films

(2016) M.P. Balaguer et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Effect of four crop straws on transformation of organic matter during sewage sludge composting

(2016) Xiu-lan ZHAO et al.   Journal of Integrative Agriculture

Compostable properties of antimicrobial bioplastics based on cinnamaldehyde cross-linked gliadins

(2015) Mari Pau Balaguer et al.   CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Biocomposites of Alfa fibers dispersed in the Mater-Bi® type bioplastic: Morphology, mechanical and thermal properties

(2015) Karama Elfehri Borchani et al.   COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING

Effect of aeration rate on composting of penicillin mycelial dreg

(2015) Zhiqiang Chen et al.   JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Study of disintegrability in compost and enzymatic degradation of PLA and PLA nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals extracted from Posidonia Oceanica

(2015) F. Luzi et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Selective degradation of biodegradable blends in simulated laboratory composting

(2015) Ramin Yousefzadeh Tabasi et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Compost from organic solid waste: Quality assessment and European regulations for its sustainable use

(2015) A. Cesaro et al.   RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING

Biowaste home composting: Experimental process monitoring and quality control

(2015) Fabio Tatàno et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Beyond land application: Emerging technologies for the treatment and reuse of anaerobically digested agricultural and food waste

(2015) Johnathon P. Sheets et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT

Composting of cow dung and crop residues using termite mounds as bulking agent

(2014) Tanmoy Karak et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Evaluation of thermophilic fungal consortium for organic municipal solid waste composting

(2014) Mukesh Kumar Awasthi et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Disintegrability under composting conditions of plasticized PLA–PHB blends

(2014) M.P. Arrieta et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

An in vitro crop plant ecotoxicity test for agricultural bioplastic constituents

(2014) L. Martin-Closas et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Nitrogen conservation and acidity control during food wastes composting through struvite formation

(2013) Xuan Wang et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Effect of bulking agents on maturity and gaseous emissions during kitchen waste composting

(2013) Fan Yang et al.   CHEMOSPHERE

Biodegradation paths of Mater-Bi®/kenaf biodegradable composites

(2013) Giada Lo Re et al.   JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE

Biodegradability of conventional and bio-based plastics and natural fiber composites during composting, anaerobic digestion and long-term soil incubation

(2013) Eddie F. Gómez et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Thermophilic anaerobic biodegradation test and analysis of eubacteria involved in anaerobic biodegradation of four specified biodegradable polyesters

(2013) Hisaaki Yagi et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Sustainability assessments of bio-based polymers

(2013) Troy A. Hottle et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Application of bioplastics for food packaging

(2013) Nanou Peelman et al.   TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Deterioration of bioplastic carrier bags in the environment and assessment of a new recycling alternative

(2012) Cesare Accinelli et al.   CHEMOSPHERE

Characterization of ‘natural’ and ‘high-quality’ materials to improve perception of bio-plastics

(2012) Elvin Karana   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Transition towards sustainable material innovation: evidence and evaluation of the Flemish case

(2012) Ann Crabbé et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Effect of turning frequencies on composting biodegradable municipal solid waste quality

(2012) T. Getahun et al.   RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING

Biodegradability of injection molded bioplastic pots containing polylactic acid and poultry feather fiber

(2011) H.K. Ahn et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

New perspectives in plastic biodegradation

(2011) Alex Sivan   CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Sustainability of bio-based plastics: general comparative analysis and recommendations for improvement

(2011) Clara Rosalía Álvarez-Chávez et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Biodegradation behaviour of poly(lactic acid) and (lactic acid-ethylene glycol-malonic or succinic acid) copolymers under controlled composting conditions in a laboratory test system

(2011) Oana Cadar et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Biodegradation behavior of PHAs with different chemical structures under controlled composting conditions

(2011) Yun-Xuan Weng et al.   POLYMER TESTING

Compostability and biodegradation study of PLA–wheat straw and PLA–soy straw based green composites in simulated composting bioreactor

(2010) Ranjan Pradhan et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Biodegradation and thermal decomposition of poly(lactic acid)-based materials reinforced by hydrophilic fillers

(2010) Eustathios Petinakis et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Biodegradation and hydrolysis rate of aliphatic aromatic polyester

(2010) Thitisilp Kijchavengkul et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Bioplastic biodegradation activity of anaerobic sludge prepared by preincubation at 55°C for new anaerobic biodegradation test

(2010) Hisaaki Yagi et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Biodegradation behavior of PHBV films in a pilot-scale composting condition

(2010) Yun-Xuan Weng et al.   POLYMER TESTING

Study of the biodisintegration of a bioplastic material waste

(2009) Judith Sarasa et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Biodegradable and compostable alternatives to conventional plastics

(2009) J. H. Song et al.   PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Plastics, the environment and human health: current consensus and future trends

(2009) R. C. Thompson et al.   PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Environmental biodegradation of synthetic polymers II. Biodegradation of different polymer groups

(2009) Jan P. Eubeler et al.   TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Anaerobic digestion of municipal solid wastes: Dry thermophilic performance

(2008) T. Forster-Carneiro et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Biological degradation of plastics: A comprehensive review

(2008) Aamer Ali Shah et al.   BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES

Enzymatic processes for biodegradation of poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s crystals

(2008) Keiji Numata et al.   CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY

Polymer biodegradation: Mechanisms and estimation techniques – A review

(2008) Nathalie Lucas et al.   CHEMOSPHERE

Life cycle engineering methodology applied to material selection, a fender case study

(2008) Inês Ribeiro et al.   JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Elimination of polyphenols toxicity from olive mill wastewater sludge by its co-composting with sesame bark

(2008) Salma Hachicha et al.   JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Compostability of polymers

(2008) Thitisilp Kijchavengkul et al.   POLYMER INTERNATIONAL

Surface composition and morphology of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) exposed to biodegradation

(2008) M.C.S. Corrêa et al.   POLYMER TESTING

Biodegradation behaviors of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and thermoplastic dialdehyde starch (TPDAS) under controlled composting conditions

(2008) Yan-Li Du et al.   POLYMER TESTING

PHA–rubber blends: Synthesis, characterization and biodegradation

(2007) Rachana Bhatt et al.   BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Development and validation of mathematical model for aerobic composting process

(2007) I. Petric et al.   CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Biodegradation of poly(lactic acid)/starch/coir biocomposites under controlled composting conditions

(2007) R. Iovino et al.   POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Biodegradability of biodegradable/degradable plastic materials under aerobic and anaerobic conditions

(2007) R. Mohee et al.   WASTE MANAGEMENT