Bioplastics, an ecological option, but with major industrial challenges
Keywords:
Bioplastics, industrial viability, sustainability.Abstract
This article addresses how plastic is a highly useful and economical material to produce yet carries a major environmental impact. It then proposes bioplastics as a viable alternative for partially replacing conventional plastic. Furthermore, it analyzes the most common methods for obtaining bioplastics and the industrial-scale challenges that limit them from being used on the same scale as conventional plastics.
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