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http://dx.doi.org/10.14478/ace.2016.1034

Trends of Environment-friendly Bioplastics  

Lee, Jaechoon (WAPS Ltd.)
Pai, Chaulmin (Department of Nano-Bio Convergence Studies, The Catholic University of Korea)
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Applied Chemistry for Engineering / v.27, no.3, 2016 , pp. 245-251 More about this Journal
Abstract
Trends of bioplastics, especially biomass-based bioplastics which is one of the most promising ways to solve the depletion of fossil fuels and global warming problems, were investigated. Emerged bioplastic polymers such as polylacticacid (PLA), polyglycolicacid (PGA) for cosmetic additive, polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) produced by bacterial fermentation, and cost effective starch-based polymer were discussed with their general studies. Also recent technologies of environment-friendly bioplastics for packaging and construction materials as well as disposable hygienic goods were briefly reviewed.
Keywords
bioplastics; biomass; degradable polymer; packaging materials;
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