Organic recycling challenges of (bio)degradable packages: Degradation studies of polylactide/cork composites
The drastic increase in the amount of packaging waste from conventional plastics, caused by improper waste management, is a serious challenge for the planet. It is therefore worth considering how we can solve this problem. Thus, it is necessary to develop new polymeric materials that retain the func...
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2024-08-01
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| author | Marta Musioł Joanna Rydz Wanda Sikorska Henryk Janeczek Sebastian Jurczyk |
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| description | The drastic increase in the amount of packaging waste from conventional plastics, caused by improper waste management, is a serious challenge for the planet. It is therefore worth considering how we can solve this problem. Thus, it is necessary to develop new polymeric materials that retain the functional properties of traditional plastics but are susceptible to degradation with the participation of microorganisms. The development of new eco-friendly materials requires a holistic approach in terms of their disposal. Organic recycling enables the disposal of biodegradable packaging along with food remains that are difficult to remove. The article presents a study on the degradation of biocomposites of polylactide with cork in various environments (water, buffer, and compost). The obtained results indicate a clear influence of the presence of the filler and its amount on the degradation profile of the composites. In addition, the effect of sample shrinkage was observed, especially during degradation in water, where the pH decreases during the process due to the appearance of degradation products. This effect may be important not only for the degradation profile of the packaging but also during its use. Packaging distorted due to shrinkage may be a sign of improper product storage. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8bb98e3955a3404cb7cb350b29afa4e02025-08-20T03:35:23ZengBudapest University of Technology and EconomicseXPRESS Polymer Letters1788-618X2024-08-0118886888010.3144/expresspolymlett.2024.64Organic recycling challenges of (bio)degradable packages: Degradation studies of polylactide/cork compositesMarta MusiołJoanna RydzWanda SikorskaHenryk JaneczekSebastian JurczykThe drastic increase in the amount of packaging waste from conventional plastics, caused by improper waste management, is a serious challenge for the planet. It is therefore worth considering how we can solve this problem. Thus, it is necessary to develop new polymeric materials that retain the functional properties of traditional plastics but are susceptible to degradation with the participation of microorganisms. The development of new eco-friendly materials requires a holistic approach in terms of their disposal. Organic recycling enables the disposal of biodegradable packaging along with food remains that are difficult to remove. The article presents a study on the degradation of biocomposites of polylactide with cork in various environments (water, buffer, and compost). The obtained results indicate a clear influence of the presence of the filler and its amount on the degradation profile of the composites. In addition, the effect of sample shrinkage was observed, especially during degradation in water, where the pH decreases during the process due to the appearance of degradation products. This effect may be important not only for the degradation profile of the packaging but also during its use. Packaging distorted due to shrinkage may be a sign of improper product storage.http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0012998&mi=cd biocomposite composting hydrolysis polylactidebiodegradation |
| spellingShingle | Marta Musioł Joanna Rydz Wanda Sikorska Henryk Janeczek Sebastian Jurczyk Organic recycling challenges of (bio)degradable packages: Degradation studies of polylactide/cork composites eXPRESS Polymer Letters biocomposite composting hydrolysis polylactide biodegradation |
| title | Organic recycling challenges of (bio)degradable packages: Degradation studies of polylactide/cork composites |
| title_full | Organic recycling challenges of (bio)degradable packages: Degradation studies of polylactide/cork composites |
| title_fullStr | Organic recycling challenges of (bio)degradable packages: Degradation studies of polylactide/cork composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Organic recycling challenges of (bio)degradable packages: Degradation studies of polylactide/cork composites |
| title_short | Organic recycling challenges of (bio)degradable packages: Degradation studies of polylactide/cork composites |
| title_sort | organic recycling challenges of bio degradable packages degradation studies of polylactide cork composites |
| topic | biocomposite composting hydrolysis polylactide biodegradation |
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