Biodegradable Polymers: Properties, Applications, and Environmental Impact

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216305%3A26220%2F26%3A0198362" target="_blank" >RIV/00216305:26220/26:0198362 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/17/14/1981" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/17/14/1981</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym17141981" target="_blank" >10.3390/polym17141981</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Biodegradable Polymers: Properties, Applications, and Environmental Impact

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

The accelerating global demand for sustainable materials has brought biodegradable polymers to the forefront of scientific and industrial innovation. These polymers, capable of decomposing through biological processes into environmentally benign byproducts, are increasingly seen as viable alternatives to conventional plastics in sectors such as packaging, agriculture, and biomedicine. However, despite significant advancements, the field remains fragmented due to the diversity of raw materials, synthesis methods, degradation mechanisms, and application requirements. This review aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the current state of biodegradable polymer development, including their classifications, sources (natural, synthetic, and microbially-derived), degradation pathways, material properties, and commercial applications. It highlights critical scientific and technological challenges—such as optimizing degradation rates, ensuring mechanical performance, and scaling up production from renewable feedstocks. By consolidating recent research findings and regulatory considerations, this review serves as a crucial reference point for researchers, material scientists, and policy-makers. It underscores the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to bridge knowledge gaps and accelerate the deployment of biodegradable polymers as integral components of a circular and low-impact materials economy.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Biodegradable Polymers: Properties, Applications, and Environmental Impact

Popis výsledku anglicky

The accelerating global demand for sustainable materials has brought biodegradable polymers to the forefront of scientific and industrial innovation. These polymers, capable of decomposing through biological processes into environmentally benign byproducts, are increasingly seen as viable alternatives to conventional plastics in sectors such as packaging, agriculture, and biomedicine. However, despite significant advancements, the field remains fragmented due to the diversity of raw materials, synthesis methods, degradation mechanisms, and application requirements. This review aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the current state of biodegradable polymer development, including their classifications, sources (natural, synthetic, and microbially-derived), degradation pathways, material properties, and commercial applications. It highlights critical scientific and technological challenges—such as optimizing degradation rates, ensuring mechanical performance, and scaling up production from renewable feedstocks. By consolidating recent research findings and regulatory considerations, this review serves as a crucial reference point for researchers, material scientists, and policy-makers. It underscores the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to bridge knowledge gaps and accelerate the deployment of biodegradable polymers as integral components of a circular and low-impact materials economy.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10403 - Physical chemistry

Projekt

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Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Polymers

ISSN

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e-ISSN

2073-4360

Svazek periodika

17

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

14

Stát vydavatele periodika

CH - Švýcarská konfederace

Počet stran výsledku

61

Strana od-do

1-61

Kód UT WoS článku

001539790900001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

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