Biodegradation of bioplastics in natural environments

•A review of recent studies on bioplastics biodegradation in different environments.•The type of environment plays a crucial role in different bioplastics biodegradation.•Actinomyces, bacteria and fungi species are responsible for biodegradation.•Type of bioplastic and the environment in which it is...

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Published in:Waste management (Elmsford) 2017-01, Vol.59, p.526-536
Main Authors: Emadian, S. Mehdi, Onay, Turgut T., Demirel, Burak
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptability
Bacteria
Biocomposite
Biodegradability
Biodegradation
Biodegradation, Environmental
Bioplastics
Catalysis
Communities
Evolution
Fungi
Materials Testing
Microbial activity
Microorganisms
Plastics - chemistry
Polymers
Recycling - methods
Renewable resources
Soil
Tensile Strength
Water Microbiology
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Summary:•A review of recent studies on bioplastics biodegradation in different environments.•The type of environment plays a crucial role in different bioplastics biodegradation.•Actinomyces, bacteria and fungi species are responsible for biodegradation.•Type of bioplastic and the environment in which it is located determine its biodegradation.•Components used in biocomposite production significantly affects its biodegradation. The extensive production of conventional plastics and their use in different commercial applications poses a significant threat to both the fossil fuels sources and the environment. Alternatives called bioplastics evolved during development of renewable resources. Utilizing renewable resources like agricultural wastes (instead of petroleum sources) and their biodegradability in different environments enabled these polymers to be more easily acceptable than the conventional plastics. The biodegradability of bioplastics is highly affected by their physical and chemical structure. On the other hand, the environment in which they are located, plays a crucial role in their biodegradation. This review highlights the recent findings attributed to the biodegradation of bioplastics in various environments, environmental conditions, degree of biodegradation, including the identified bioplastic-degrading microorganisms from different microbial communities.
ISSN:0956-053X
1879-2456
DOI:10.1016/j.wasman.2016.10.006