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- Title
Organic recycling challenges of (bio)degradable packages: Degradation studies of polylactide/cork composites.
- Authors
Musioł, Marta; Rydz, Joanna; Sikorska, Wanda; Janeczek, Henryk; Jurczyk, Sebastian
- Abstract
The drastic increase in the amount of packaging waste from conventional plastics, caused by improper waste management, is a serious challenge for the planet. It is therefore worth considering how we can solve this problem. Thus, it is necessary to develop new polymeric materials that retain the functional properties of traditional plastics but are susceptible to degradation with the participation of microorganisms. The development of new eco-friendly materials requires a holistic approach in terms of their disposal. Organic recycling enables the disposal of biodegradable packaging along with food remains that are difficult to remove. The article presents a study on the degradation of biocomposites of polylactide with cork in various environments (water, buffer, and compost). The obtained results indicate a clear influence of the presence of the filler and its amount on the degradation profile of the composites. In addition, the effect of sample shrinkage was observed, especially during degradation in water, where the pH decreases during the process due to the appearance of degradation products. This effect may be important not only for the degradation profile of the packaging but also during its use. Packaging distorted due to shrinkage may be a sign of improper product storage.
- Subjects
POLYLACTIC acid; PACKAGING recycling; PACKAGING waste; CORK; PACKAGING materials; WASTE management; FOOD packaging; PACKAGING
- Publication
Express Polymer Letters, 2024, Vol 18, Issue 8, p868
- ISSN
1788-618X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3144/expresspolymlett.2024.64