Recent Advances in Sustainable Plastic Upcycling and Biopolymers
- 주제(키워드) biopolymers , plastics recycling , sustainability
- 주제(기타) Biochemical Research Methods
- 주제(기타) Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
- 설명문(일반) [Sohn, Yu Jung; Baritugo, Kei-Anne; Jo, Seo Young; Song, Hye Min; Park, Se Young; Park, Su Kyeong; Pyo, Jiwon; Park, Si Jae] Ewha Womans Univ, Div Chem Engn & Mat Sci, 52 Ewhayeodae Gil, Seoul 03760, South Korea; [Kim, Hee Taek; Joo, Jeong Chan] Korea Res Inst Chem Technol, Biobased Chem Res Ctr, Adv Convergent Chem Div, POBox 107,141 Gajeong Ro, Daejeon 34114, South Korea; [Cha, Hyun Gil; Kim, Hoyong] Korea Res Inst Chem Technol KRICT, Biobased Chem Res Ctr, Adv Convergent Chem Div, Ulsan 44429, South Korea; [Na, Jeong-Geol] Sogang Univ, Dept Chem & Biomol Engn, 35 Baekbumro, Seoul 04107, South Korea; [Park, Chulhwan] Kwangwoon Univ, Dept Chem Engn, 98-2 Seokgye Ro, Seoul, South Korea; [Choi, Jong-Il] Chonnam Natl Univ, Dept Biotechnol & Engn, Interdisciplinary Program Bioenergy & Biomat, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
- 관리정보기술 faculty
- 등재 SCIE, SCOPUS
- 발행기관 WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
- 발행년도 2020
- URI http://www.dcollection.net/handler/ewha/000000169570
- 본문언어 영어
- Published As https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/biot.201900489
- PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32162832
초록/요약
Advances in scientific technology in the early twentieth century have facilitated the development of synthetic plastics that are lightweight, rigid, and can be easily molded into a desirable shape without changing their material properties. Thus, plastics become ubiquitous and indispensable materials that are used in various manufacturing sectors, including clothing, automotive, medical, and electronic industries. However, strong physical durability and chemical stability of synthetic plastics, most of which are produced from fossil fuels, hinder their complete degradation when they are improperly discarded after use. In addition, accumulated plastic wastes without degradation have caused severe environmental problems, such as microplastics pollution and plastic islands. Thus, the usage and production of plastics is not free from environmental pollution or resource depletion. In order to lessen the impact of climate change and reduce plastic pollution, it is necessary to understand and address the current plastic life cycles. In this review, "sustainable biopolymers" are suggested as a promising solution to the current plastic crisis. The desired properties of sustainable biopolymers and bio-based and bio/chemical hybrid technologies for the development of sustainable biopolymers are mainly discussed.
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