Recycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocomposites

Muniyasamy, SudhakarDada, OSNayak, RPatnaik, A2021-04-052021-04-052021-01Muniyasamy, S. & Dada, O. 2021. Recycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocomposites. In Waste Management in the Fashion and Textile Industries: The Textile Institute Book Series. R. Nayak & A. Patnaik, Eds. S.l.: Woodhead Publishing. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11931 .978-0-12-818758-6http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11931Plastic becomes a necessity for our day-to-day life, since it has been widely used in all major sectors including the textile industry. However, the tackling of these recalcitrant plastic-based products wastes is becoming the most challenging part around the world contributing severe environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emission. Currently, the paradigm shifts from the use of conventional oil-based plastics to biobased plastics from renewable sources as a solution to environmental pollution and reduces carbon footprint. Biobased materials provide as a green alternative through the recycling of plastic wastes along with biogenic capitals that are available within our ecosystems across the globe. In this chapter, the biodegradation propensities, biodegradation technologies, and mechanisms of bioplastics and biocomposites were highlighted. Diverse certification systems to ensure environmental safety and sustainability of bioplastic and biocomposites in our environment were also presented. This chapter presents the potential and opportunities for manufacturing biobased plastics and biocomposites to offer considerable benefits in the circular economy concept and high environmental significance to replace conventional plastics.AbstractenBiobased plasticsBiocompositesBiodegradation and compostingNatural fibersRecycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocompositesBook ChapterMuniyasamy, S., & Dada, O. (2021). Recycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocomposites. In R. Nayak & A. Patnaik. (Eds.), Waste Management in the Fashion and Textile Industries: The Textile Institute Book Series Woodhead Publishing. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11931Muniyasamy, Sudhakar, and OS Dada. "Recycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocomposites" In WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE FASHION AND TEXTILE INDUSTRIES: THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE BOOK SERIES, edited by R Nayak. n.p.: Woodhead Publishing. 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11931.Muniyasamy S, Dada O. Recycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocomposites. In Nayak R, Patnaik A, editors.. Waste Management in the Fashion and Textile Industries: The Textile Institute Book Series. [place unknown]: Woodhead Publishing; 2021. [cited yyyy month dd]. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11931.TY - Book Chapter AU - Muniyasamy, Sudhakar AU - Dada, OS AB - Plastic becomes a necessity for our day-to-day life, since it has been widely used in all major sectors including the textile industry. However, the tackling of these recalcitrant plastic-based products wastes is becoming the most challenging part around the world contributing severe environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emission. Currently, the paradigm shifts from the use of conventional oil-based plastics to biobased plastics from renewable sources as a solution to environmental pollution and reduces carbon footprint. Biobased materials provide as a green alternative through the recycling of plastic wastes along with biogenic capitals that are available within our ecosystems across the globe. In this chapter, the biodegradation propensities, biodegradation technologies, and mechanisms of bioplastics and biocomposites were highlighted. Diverse certification systems to ensure environmental safety and sustainability of bioplastic and biocomposites in our environment were also presented. This chapter presents the potential and opportunities for manufacturing biobased plastics and biocomposites to offer considerable benefits in the circular economy concept and high environmental significance to replace conventional plastics. DA - 2021-01 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR ED - Nayak, R ED - Patnaik, A J1 - Waste Management in the Fashion and Textile Industries: The Textile Institute Book Series KW - Biobased plastics KW - Biocomposites KW - Biodegradation and composting KW - Natural fibers LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2021 SM - 978-0-12-818758-6 T1 - Recycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocomposites TI - Recycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocomposites UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11931 ER -24118