The biodegradation of biaxially stretched composite films were investigated by using ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with viscosity average molecular weight of 6×10 6 and starch.

Recently, their extended study has helped to explain the possibility of adherence of soil microflora on PE surfaces leading to biodegradation. During photodegradation, a broad spectrum of ...

Additionally, through electron microscopy, they observed tears and cracks on the surface of the degraded polyethylene, confirming the biodegradation process caused by the enzyme. The research team ...

As expected, the HDPE samples are mainly in their crystalline form. Contrasting this is the LDPE and LLDPE films, which show a reversed trend in percent crystallinity when compared to their pellet ...

When inspecting the degraded plastic films, the team also found traces of ethylene glycol, a product of polyethylene breakdown, signaling true biodegradation. Their findings were published earlier ...

A new method developed by researchers has succeeded in extending the shelf life of strawberries. Researchers tested five low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films, each infused with solutions containing ...

Our world is drowning in a flood of plastic. Eight million tons of plastic end up in the oceans every year. Agricultural soils are also threatened by plastic pollution. Farmers around the world apply ...