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Algae-Powered Plastics: Engineering a Sustainable Future for Biodegradable Materials

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research paper explores how algae can be used to create biodegradable plastics as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. It discusses the global issue of plastic pollution, explains how algae-based plastics are produced, and highlights their environmental benefits such as sustainability, renewability, and non-competition with food crops. The paper also analyzes challenges like high production costs, technical limitations, and lack of awareness, while presenting future prospects where algae plastics could play a major role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels and building a sustainable future.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17237229

Author: Syeda, Alina Abid

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7084062401

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