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Scalable Step-by-Step Approach of Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Food Waste
Published on: July 18, 2025
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Closed-loop recyclable, biodegradable, shape-reconfigurable, water-weldable cotton-derived bioplastic
Wenjie Zhang1, Yilin Yang2, Yajie Wang2
1Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China. zwenjie@ujs.edu.cn.
Abstract:
This work presents a bioplastic derived from cotton via selective TEMPO-mediated oxidation. It exhibits closed-loop recyclability, biodegradation, water-assisted shape reconfigurability and water-weldability. These integrated features offer a sustainable path for plastic management and enable customizable designs under mild conditions without adhesives, making it a promising alternative to petroleum-based plastics.

