Good news for anyone interested in biodegradable bioplastics: researchers have determined in an interdisciplinary study that microorganisms degrade biodegradable bioplastics.

Society is becoming more conscious that it is possible to use biodegradable bioplastics in areas where it is necessary or where there is a risk of plastic remaining in nature. In this case, new opportunities are created in the future in terms of waste classification and waste management, for example the use of plastics in agricultural areas.

Metabolic carbon is used in PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) polymers, which are made of compostable and biodegradable bioplastic to generate energy for soil microorganisms. A byproduct of this process is microbiological biomass, which is part of nature's cycle.

The time it takes for a biodegradable bioplastic to become fully composted depends on several factors. The composting process involves soil microbes digesting organic matter and converting it into carbon dioxide, water and biomass. Microbes require moisture, oxygen and adequate warmth for the composting process. Composting is slower in cold weather, but if the leaves of trees are composted at these low temperatures, biodegradable bio-bags will also compost. Microbial activity is lower in dry or poor soil than in nutrient-rich soils. After biodegradation, there is no residue other than water, carbon dioxide and biomass.

Two concerns are generally expressed regarding biodegradable bioplastics:

• Doubts that microorganisms completely metabolize certified degradable plastics
• Concern that the oil-based portion of the polymer is not completely degraded

Municipalities and the waste industry across the European Union are aware of the usefulness and functionality of biowaste bags made of certified compostable bioplastics for organic waste collection. In agriculture, certified biodegradable bioplastic now represents a safe alternative to traditional mulching of fields.

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