The Future of Biodegradable Film

 !!The Future of Biodegradable Film!!

Bioplastics are plastic materials produced from renewable biomass sources such as vegetable fats and oils, corn starch, straw, woodchips, sawdust, recycled food waste, etc. In contrast, common plastics, such as fossil-fuel plastics are derived from petroleum or natural gas.  Bioplastics are used for disposable items, such as packaging, crockery, cutlery, pots, bowls, and straws. Few commercial applications exist for bioplastics. Cost and performance remain problematic.

Biodegradation of any plastic is a process that happens at solid/liquid interface whereby the enzymes in the liquid phase depolymerize the solid phase Certain types of bioplastics as well as conventional plastics containing additives are able to biodegrade. Bioplastics are able to biodegrade in different environments hence they are more acceptable than conventional plastics.

Types
·        PLA
·        Starch Blends
·        Biodegradable Polyester
·        PHA
·        Soy-Based
·        Cellulose-Based
·        Lignin-Based

Benefits
·        Saves Non-renewable Sources of Energy
·        Reduces Carbon Emission
·        Consumes Less Energy
·        Provides an Eco-Friendly Solution