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Biocomposites Using Whole or Valuable Component-Extracted Microalgae Blended with Polymers: A Review

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Global demand for plastics has increased steadily alongside industrial development. Despite their versatility and convenience, environmental pollution caused by plastics are a major issue. With a reduction in the market size of plastics being seemingly impossible, bioplastics may become key to tackle this issue. Among a wide range of sources of bioplastics, microalgae have come into the limelight. While abundant and valuable components in microalgae have the potential to replace preexisting plastics, complex processes and low cost performances have prevented them from entering the market. In this study, we examined techniques for biocomposites in which polymers are blended with microalgae. We focused on microalgae-based biocomposite blending processed from the perspective of functionality and cost performance.

Source: Catalysts

DOI: 10.3390/catal12010025

Authors: Gyu Min Kim, Won-Seok Chang, Young-Kee Kim

Institutions: Hankyong National University, Korea District Heating Corporation

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,160