Microplastic in the Soil Environment – Classification and Sources in Relation to Research Conducted in Poland by Monika Kisiel, Agnieszka Poniatowska, Anita Kaliszewicz

“…They are very widely used in industry, agriculture, medicine and many others, mainly due to their stability and low production costs - which contribute to a steady increase in demand worldwide. They biodegrade very slowly, and the limited and inappropriate recovery of this raw material from waste has led to a visible accumulation of residual polymers in the environment. …”
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Optimisation and In Vivo Evaluation of Pectin Based Drug Delivery System Containing Curcumin for Colon by Kishor Butte, Munira Momin, Hemant Deshmukh

“…Hence, it can be concluded that the combination of pectin and Eudrgit S100 makes the system biodegradable and pH dependent for targeting the drug to the colon.…”
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Experimental Characterizing Mechanical and Physical Properties of Water Lily Polyester Matrix Composite Materials by Melese Shiferaw Kebede, Tesfa Guadie Ayaliew, Solomon Mesfin Demlie

“…The use of natural fibers (NFs) in polymer composites is a modern trend aimed at developing materials with numerous benefits, including low cost, environmental friendliness, biodegradability, and high specific mechanical performance. …”
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Hydrogels in Brazilian Agriculture by João Luiz Lopes Monteiro Neto, Wellington Farias Araújo, Edvan Alves Chagas, Raphael Henrique da Silva Siqueira, Gabriela Almeida Oliveira, Carlos Abanto Rodriguez

“…While synthetic hydrogels are most commonly used, those made of natural materials have great potential due to the low preparation costs and their in-soil biodegradability. The quantities of hydrogel used vary according to the target species, application method and objective.…”
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Jatropha Oil Derived Sophorolipids: Production and Characterization as Laundry Detergent Additive by Kasturi Joshi-Navare, Poonam Khanvilkar, Asmita Prabhune

“…Based on the results, it can be said that SLs have utility as fabric cleaner with advantageous properties such as skin friendly nature, antibacterial action, and biodegradability. Therefore SLs are potential green molecules to replace synthetic surfactants in detergents so as to reduce harm caused to environment through detergent usage.…”
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Promoting Seed Germination of Some Plant Species by Rhamnolipid Produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Zeena Ghazi Faisal

“…Microbial surfactants are nontoxic, biodegradable bioproducts that provide sustainable solutions in agricultural applications due to their many benefits over their synthetic counterparts. …”
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Improving paraffin precipitate inhibition using glycine and Palm-based Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) eco-friendly inhibitors. by Nazliah Binti Surpina, Mysara Eissa Mohyaldinn, Abdullah Abduljabbar, Mohammed Abdalla Ayoub

“…However, traditional chemical inhibitors present problems due to their high toxicity and low biodegradability, leading to increased operational costs and environmental concerns. …”
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Toxicity and Oviposition Deterrent Activities of Thyme Essential Oils against Anopheles arabiensis by Destaw Damtie, Yalemtsehay Mekonnen

“…Plant-based products can be considered as safe and biodegradable alternatives. The present study aimed to test the toxicity and oviposition deterrent activities of Thymus serrulatus and Thymus schimperi essential oils (EOs) against Anopheles arabiensis. …”
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Reducing Postharvest Loss of Stored Grains Using Plant-Based Biopesticides: A Review of Past Research Efforts by Getachew Bezabih, Neela Satheesh, Solomon Workneh Fanta, Melaku Wale, Minaleshewa Atlabachew

“…Alternative strategies focus on new forms of pesticides that are effective against a specific target species, have fewer residues in food, are unlikely to contaminate the environment, and have lower potential to produce resistance, are biodegradable, and are suitable for use in integrated pest management programs. …”
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Thermosensitive Chitosan-β-Glycerophosphate Hydrogels as Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: An Overview on Preparation and Their Applications by Pouria Rahmanian-Devin, Vafa Baradaran Rahimi, Vahid Reza Askari

“…It shows little toxicity to the body, is biodegradable, and is compatible with other organs. This system can be used in different conditions and different medication ways, such as oral, nasal, and injection.…”
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IS SUSTAINABLE RUNNING POSSIBLE? EXPLORING INITIATIVES IN URBAN MARATHONS IN EUROPE by Liwia Delińska

“…All races highlight efforts related to recycling and waste reduction, and nearly all mention supporting local charities, using biodegradable materials, and promoting sustainable transport on their websites. …”
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Characterization of sustainable bacterial cellulose fabricated with Vietnamese ingredients for potential textile applications: Tensile and handle properties by Rajkishore Nayak, Donna Cleveland, Frances Joseph

“…There has been growing demand for biomaterials due to their natural origin, nontoxicity and biodegradability properties. Bacterial cellulose (BC) is one such material with potential for a wide range of applications in medicine, packaging, food, tissue engineering, cosmetics, fashion and textile. …”
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Effect of chitosan/inorganic nanomaterial scaffolds on bone regeneration and related influencing factors in animal models: A systematic review by Anjie Guo, Yi Zheng, Yu Zhong, Shuixue Mo, Shanbao Fang

“…Due to biocompatibility and biodegradability, chitosan-based scaffolds have been extensively studied. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Plastic Granules on Mechanical Properties of Clay Soil for Road Subgrade. by Nasasira, Ezra

“…As these materials are non-biodegradable, they have considerable life and huge potential in providing solutions to complex engineering problems. …”
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Effects of low-level Er on the microstructure, mechanical and anti-corrosion properties of Mg-1Zn-0.3Zr alloy by Junguang He, Xuyang Li, Qinglei Gao, Wuyun Feng, Huan Li, Jiuba Wen

“…To enhance the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of biodegradable Mg alloys, varying amounts of Er (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 wt%) are added to the Mg-1Zn-0.3Zr alloy in this study. …”
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Diversity of Soil Filamentous Fungi Influenced by Marine Environment in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil by Igor Vinícius Pimentel Rodrigues, Katia Regina Assunção Borges, Marcos Antonio Custódio Neto da Silva, Maria do Desterro Soares Brandão Nascimento, Juliano dos Santos, Alexandre Santana Azevedo, Geusa Felipa de Barros Bezerra

“…These fungi can be used as biological markers of pollution and as biodegraders and/or bioremediators to improve the area studied.…”
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New insights into Notch signaling as a crucial pathway of pancreatic cancer stem cell behavior by chrysin-polylactic acid-based nanocomposite by Eman M. Ragab, Doaa M. El Gamal, Fares F. El-najjar, Hager A. Elkomy, Mahmoud A. Ragab, Mariam A. Elantary, Omar M. Basyouni, Sherif M. Moustafa, Shimaa A. EL-Naggar, Abeer S. Elsherbiny

“…The insights gained from this review have the potential to contribute to the development of novel treatment approaches that combine targeted therapy with advanced drug delivery utilizing biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles.…”
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Rapid Coating of Aqueous Pearls with Carbon Nanotubes via In Situ Polymerization of Dopamine by Lin Rong, Xiaoqing Mu, Jinchao Zhao, Leping Huang, Mingqiao Ye, Na Wang

“…Millimeter-scale calcium alginate aqueous core capsules (mm-CaSA-Caps) are suitable for embedding of temperature and chemical sensitive substances because of its excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability. In this study, mm-CaSA-Caps were coated with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) via in situ self-polymerization of dopamine (DA) under mild conditions. …”
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Hybrid Hydrogel Supplemented with Algal Polysaccharide for Potential Use in Biomedical Applications by Dana Stan, Andreea-Cristina Mirica, Sorin Mocanu, Diana Stan, Iunia Podolean, Natalia Candu, Magdi El Fergani, Laura Mihaela Stefan, Ana-Maria Seciu-Grama, Ludmila Aricov, Oana Brincoveanu, Carmen Moldovan, Lorena-Andreea Bocancia-Mateescu, Simona M. Coman

“…Hydrogels are a viable option for biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ability to incorporate various healing agents while maintaining their biological efficacy. …”
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Preparation and Bioactivity Properties of a Novel Composite Membrane of Fructose Mediated β-Tricalcium Pyrophosphate/(Polyethylene Glycol/Chitosan) for Guided Tissue Regeneration by Jian-Wen Wang, Min-Hsiung Hon, Yi-Ming Kuo, Mei-Hui Chung

“…The mechanical property, swelling, degradation, and cytotoxicity of the composite membranes were evaluated in vitro with respect to its potential for use as biodegradable guided tissue regeneration (GTR) membrane. …”
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