Asri Nur Asnani, Sezali Nur Atirah Afifah, Ong Hui Lin, Mohd Pisal Mohd Hanif, Lim Ye Heng, Fang Jian
Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis, 02600, Malaysia.
Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization and Taiwan-Malaysia Innovation Centre for Clean Water and Sustainable Energy (WISE Centre), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis, 02600, Malaysia.
Macromol Rapid Commun. 2024 Dec;45(23):e2400475. doi: 10.1002/marc.202400475. Epub 2024 Oct 24.
Biodegradable polymers are gaining attention as alternatives to non-biodegradable plastics to address environmental issues. With the rising global demand for plastic products, the development of non-toxic, biodegradable plastics is a significant topic of research. Aliphatic polyester, the most common biodegradable polyester, is notable for its semi-crystalline structure and can be synthesized from fossil fuels, microbial fermentation, and plants. Due to great properties like being lightweight, biodegradable, biocompatible, and non-toxic, aliphatic polyesters are used in packaging, medical, agricultural, wearable devices, sensors, and textile applications. The biodegradation rate, crucial for biodegradable polymers, is discussed in this review as it is influenced by their structural properties and environmental conditions. This review discusses currently available biodegradable polyesters, their emerging applications, and the challenges in their commercialization. As research in this area grows, this review emphasizes the innovation in biodegradable aliphatic polyesters and their role in advancing environmental sustainability.
作为解决环境问题的非生物降解塑料的替代品，可生物降解聚合物正受到越来越多的关注。随着全球对塑料制品需求的不断增加，无毒、可生物降解塑料的开发成为一个重要的研究课题。脂肪族聚酯是最常见的可生物降解聚酯，以其半结晶结构而闻名，可通过化石燃料、微生物发酵和植物合成。由于具有重量轻、可生物降解、生物相容性好和无毒等优异性能，脂肪族聚酯被用于包装、医疗、农业、可穿戴设备、传感器和纺织应用。本综述讨论了可生物降解聚合物的关键因素——生物降解率，因为它受其结构特性和环境条件的影响。本综述讨论了目前可用的可生物降解聚酯、它们的新兴应用以及它们商业化过程中面临的挑战。随着该领域研究的不断发展，本综述强调了可生物降解脂肪族聚酯的创新及其在推进环境可持续性方面的作用。
