Direct transformation of industrial vegetable waste into bioplastic composites intended for agricultural mulch films
Danila Merino, Roberto Simonutti, Giovanni Perotto, Athanassia Athanassiou
Abstract
The development of mulch films from wastes of vegetables represents a sustainable alternative to the traditionally used polyethylene ones that follow the principles of circular economy.
Topics & Concepts
BioplasticMulchAgriculturePolyethyleneMaterials scienceWaste managementPulp and paper industryComposite materialAgronomyEngineeringBiologyEcologyNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesPlant Growth Enhancement TechniquesNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging