Study on Biopolymers and Biopolymer Blends/Composites

Abstract

With the growing concern on the environmental status due to the over usage of non-degradable plastic materials, most of the researches as well as the industries, are now exploring the possibilities of degradable polymers that can potentially replace those materials. Fortunately, our ecosystem consist of countless renewable resources than can rely upon, which would further yield eco-friendly materials that are much efficient than the current synthetic plastic materials. This paper focus on an overview of biopolymers and their various blends and composites so far synthesized. The various approaches for the synthesis of these blends as well as composites are also discussed. The applications of some of the common biopolymers are also studied.