Overview of bioplastic introduction and its applications in product packaging

• Main Authors: Ibrahim, Nor Izaida, Shahar, Farah Syazwani, Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq, Md Shah, Ain Umaira, Safri, Syafiqah Nur Azrie, Mat Yazik, Muhamad Hasfanizam
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI AG 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/94488/; https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/11/11/1423/htm

Each year, more than 330 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide. The main consumers of plastics are the packaging (40%), building (20%) and automotive (8%) industries, as well as for the manufacture of household appliances. The vast majority of industrial plastics are not biodegradable and,...