Bio‐Polyethylene and Polyethylene Biocomposites: An Alternative toward a Sustainable Future

• Published in: Macromolecular rapid communications. Vol. 45; no. 14; pp. e2400064 - n/a
• Main Authors: Soo, Xiang Yun Debbie, Muiruri, Joseph Kinyanjui, Wu, Wen‐Ya, Yeo, Jayven Chee Chuan, Wang, Suxi, Tomczak, Nikodem, Thitsartarn, Warintorn, Tan, Beng Hoon, Wang, Pei, Wei, Fengxia, Suwardi, Ady, Xu, Jianwei, Loh, Xian Jun, Yan, Qingyu, Zhu, Qiang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.07.2024
• Subjects: agricultural waste; Agricultural wastes; biocomposite; Biodegradation; Biomedical materials; Catalytic converters; Compatibilizers; Composite materials; Corn; degradation; Environmental degradation; Environmental impact; Fermentation; Fibers; Gasification; Mechanical properties; Modulus of elasticity; Polyethylene; Polyethylenes; Polymers; Production methods; Renewable resources; Sugarcane; Sustainability; Sustainable production; Sustainable yield; Waste management

Polyethylene (PE), a highly prevalent non‐biodegradable polymer in the field of plastics, presents a waste management issue. To alleviate this issue, bio‐based PE (bio‐PE), derived from renewable resources like corn and sugarcane, offers an environmentally friendly alternative. This review discusses...