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Recent developments in non-biodegradable biopolymers: Precursors, production processes, and future perspectives
Christina Andreeßen1, Alexander Steinbüchel2,3
1Institut für Molekulare Mikrobiologie und Biotechnologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 3, 48149, Münster, Germany.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
|November 7, 2018
Summary
Persistent bioplastics, like novel non-biodegradable polythioesters, offer sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics. These durable, biomass-derived materials reduce carbon footprints and enhance resource efficiency for long-lasting applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
- Sustainable Chemistry
Background:
- Growing demand for eco-friendly materials drives interest in bioplastics.
- Non-biodegradable bioplastics offer reduced carbon footprint and resource efficiency.
- Persistent bioplastics are crucial for durable applications, replacing conventional plastics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in persistent bioplastics.
- To highlight the synthesis and production of biomass-derived plastics.
- To focus on novel non-biodegradable biopolymer materials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of bioplastic development.
- Analysis of monomer generation from biomass.
- Summary of production scales from lab to industrial processes.
Main Results:
- Non-biodegradable bioplastics constitute 57% of the bioplastics market.
- Partially biobased polyethylene terephthalate leads the market.
- Polythioesters represent a novel class of non-biodegradable bioplastics.
Conclusions:
- Persistent bioplastics are promising for substituting conventional plastics.
- Polythioesters offer unique non-biodegradable properties from microbial synthesis.
- Further development spans monomer generation to industrial-scale production.
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