Kouchakinejad Reyhaneh, Lotfi Zahra, Golzary Abooali
Department of Chemistry, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.
Department of Environment, Semnan Bureau, Semnan, Iran.
Heliyon. 2024 Oct 11;10(20):e39252. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39252. eCollection 2024 Oct 30.
In today's world, environmental concerns about plastic pollution of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are at the forefront of many conversations. However, a solution that is gaining momentum is bioplastics. Bioplastics come from sustainable biological sources such as plants, bio-waste, or microorganisms, rather than non-renewable fossil fuels like petroleum or natural gas. The properties of Azolla, including its growth in aquatic environments, high nutrient content, and ability to symbiotically fix nitrogen, make it an intriguing candidate for sustainable bioplastics feedstock. By analyzing the current state of research on bioplastics, this review aims to demonstrate the feasibility, challenges and environmental sustainability of this new environmentally friendly alternative to plastics. Thus, we contribute to the ongoing discourse on addressing plastic pollution and environmental degradation through innovative, sustainable materials. The research results show that the unique properties of Azolla such as rapid growth and nutritional content make it a strong contender for sustainable bioplastics raw materials. Azolla-based bioplastics can be helpful as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastics. However, it is crucial to address challenges related to cultivation, processing, and economic feasibility for practical implementation. Azolla-based bioplastics are an opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste and contribute to a more sustainable future.
在当今世界，对水生和陆地生态系统塑料污染的环境担忧是许多讨论的焦点。然而，一种正在兴起的解决方案是生物塑料。生物塑料来自植物、生物废弃物或微生物等可持续生物来源，而非石油或天然气等不可再生化石燃料。满江红的特性，包括其在水生环境中的生长、高营养含量以及共生固氮能力，使其成为可持续生物塑料原料的一个有趣候选者。通过分析生物塑料的当前研究状况，本综述旨在证明这种新型环保塑料替代品的可行性、挑战和环境可持续性。因此，我们通过创新的可持续材料为正在进行的关于解决塑料污染和环境退化的讨论做出贡献。研究结果表明，满江红的独特特性，如快速生长和营养成分，使其成为可持续生物塑料原料的有力竞争者。基于满江红的生物塑料作为传统塑料的环保替代品可能会有所帮助。然而，要实际应用，解决与种植、加工和经济可行性相关的挑战至关重要。基于满江红的生物塑料是一个减少塑料垃圾对环境影响并为更可持续未来做出贡献的机会。
