Valorization of food processing wastes and by-products for bioplastic production
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2020
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Elsevier
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The global plastic production is reaching new altitudes every year. Growing production of petroleum-based
plastics has incurred in disposal issues raising the concerns of plastic pollution and impact to the environment.
These issues have encouraged innovation and research activities in the field of bioplastics, offering alternatives
for conventional plastics. In recent years, global bioplastic production has also witnessed tremendous
growth and expansion. Some of the main drivers of this growth are innovative biopolymers such as Polylactic
acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). However, industrial expenses to produce bioplastics are much
higher when compared to petroleum-derived plastics (e.g. industrial PHA production is estimated to be 5–10
times more expensive than petroleum-derived polymers). In this regard, globally many researchers have
investigated for more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternatives to produce plastics. One potential
option to pursue would be to explore agri-food wastes and by-products for bioplastic production. This would not
only reduce the volume of wastes and by-products, but also production costs incurred. This review paper provides
an overview of bioplastics, including production methods and possibilities of industrial food waste valorization
for bioplastic production.
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bioplastic, biopolymer, valorization, food waste, biodegradable plastic, articles