Production of Sustainable Bioplastic Derived from Renewable Lignocellulosic Agricultural Biomass: A Comprehensive Review

Muhammad Asif; Mohammad Siddique; Azhar Abbas; Abdulhalim Musa Abubakar; Gaurav Kumar Pandit; Minza Igunda Selele

doi:10.37934/fwe.4.1.114

Authors

Muhammad Asif Department of Energy and Environment Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Mohammad Siddique Department of Chemical Engineering, Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Azhar Abbas Department of Chemical Engineering, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (MNS) University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Abdulhalim Musa Abubakar Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Modibbo Adama University, PMB 2076, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Gaurav Kumar Pandit Department of Botany, Patna University, Patna, India
Minza Igunda Selele Department of Environmental Science and Technology, School of Engineering and Environmental Studies, Ardhi University, P.O. Box 35176 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/fwe.4.1.114

Keywords:

Lignocellulose, Bioplastics, Nanocellulose, Biodegradable polymers, Cellulose, Biomaterials

Abstract

Environmental pollution is increasing due to plastic materials which may find their way into our food. Now, lignocellulose materials offer enormous potential for use in the production of eco-friendly bioplastics and decreasing the environmental impact of fossil fuels. These raw materials can be used to separate lignin and cellulose. Research on bioplastics, derived from biological sources is currently gaining attention for greener environment. Through surface alterations and other chemical derivatizations, several materials are readily adaptable to the production of diverse bioplastics. Polyhydroxyalkanoates, bio-polyethylene, polyurethanes, and nano cellulosic bioplastics are examples of common bio-based polymers produced from lignin or cellulose. The current review covers lignocellulose compositions, bioplastic manufacturing methods, and applications in a range of industries. Bioplastics made from lignocellulose will become a useful material in a variety of industries in no distant time. On the hand, bio composites from food sources are currently being recognized and researched.