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<p>Biodegradable polymers have emerged as a promising solution to address the global environmental challenges posed by plastic waste pollution. These materials, derived from both renewable and fossil-based sources, offer a sustainable alternative to congenital petroleum-based plastics. Biodegradable polymers can be completely degraded by naturally occurring microorganism in various environments, leaving no toxic or visible residues. The development of biodegradable polymers has been driven by increasing environmental concerns and consumer demand for sustainable products. These materials have found application in diverse fields, including agriculture, packaging, medical and environmental remediation. Researchers have explored various strategies to enhance the properties and performance of biodegradable polymers, such as blending with other biopolymers, incorporating micro and nanofillers, and modifying their chemical structure. While biodegradables polymers offer numerous advantages, challenges remain in term of their processability material properties and cost effectiveness compared to traditional plastics. Ongoing research focuses on improving the aspects and developing novel biodegradable materials with enhanced characteristics. As the field continues to evolve, biodegradable polymers are expected to play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact and promoting a more sustainable future.</p><p>This review provides an in-depth examination of natural, synthetic, and modified polymers, covering their characteristics and diverse application. It emphasizes how these polymers are widely used in medicine, healthcare, and everyday life, contributing to advancement in drug delivery, medical devices, packaging, and household products. The review also explores how these polymers degrade over times, either through environmental exposure or biological processes, and discusses the by-products formed during degradation. These by-products are not considered waste; instead, they have potential value and can be used in various industrial and biomedical applications, making polymer use more efficient and environmentally friendly.</p>

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Recent advances in the biodegradable polymers for environmental and biomedical applications

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年4月13日

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  • Abid Ullah,
  • Noor Rehman,
  • Rizwan Ullah,
  • Hidayat Ullah,
  • Abbas Khan,
  • Muhammad Sadiq,
  • Badshah Ullah,
  • Nadia Khan,
  • Fazal Ghani

摘要

Biodegradable polymers have emerged as a promising solution to address the global environmental challenges posed by plastic waste pollution. These materials, derived from both renewable and fossil-based sources, offer a sustainable alternative to congenital petroleum-based plastics. Biodegradable polymers can be completely degraded by naturally occurring microorganism in various environments, leaving no toxic or visible residues. The development of biodegradable polymers has been driven by increasing environmental concerns and consumer demand for sustainable products. These materials have found application in diverse fields, including agriculture, packaging, medical and environmental remediation. Researchers have explored various strategies to enhance the properties and performance of biodegradable polymers, such as blending with other biopolymers, incorporating micro and nanofillers, and modifying their chemical structure. While biodegradables polymers offer numerous advantages, challenges remain in term of their processability material properties and cost effectiveness compared to traditional plastics. Ongoing research focuses on improving the aspects and developing novel biodegradable materials with enhanced characteristics. As the field continues to evolve, biodegradable polymers are expected to play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact and promoting a more sustainable future.

This review provides an in-depth examination of natural, synthetic, and modified polymers, covering their characteristics and diverse application. It emphasizes how these polymers are widely used in medicine, healthcare, and everyday life, contributing to advancement in drug delivery, medical devices, packaging, and household products. The review also explores how these polymers degrade over times, either through environmental exposure or biological processes, and discusses the by-products formed during degradation. These by-products are not considered waste; instead, they have potential value and can be used in various industrial and biomedical applications, making polymer use more efficient and environmentally friendly.