3p2: Dissolving the Plastic Soup: Development of novel and biodegradable plastic alternatives

Abstract

The urge to develop new and sustainable plastic materials has been a driving force in research for decades. Plastic waste is leaking into the environment, with negative effects on both humans and the environment (1). Various strategies have been established to develop novel materials with enhanced properties, such as improved recyclability, the use of bio-based feedstocks, and the implementation of biodegradability into the materials.