Plant-Based Biodegradable Polymers: Multifaceted Application
نویسندگان
1 School of Pharmacy, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
2 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research. Vadlamudi, Guntur, A.P. India
3 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Nirmala College of Pharmacy Atmakur, Mangalagiri, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India
4 Department of Pharmacy Practice, KL College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation, Greenfields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
5 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Itm University, Gwalior, India
6 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Quality Assurance, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi-110017, India
7 Department of Pharmacy, ESIC Hospital, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
8 Department of Pharmaceutics, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Atmakuru, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
doi
10.48309/jcr.2026.562117.1543چکیده
Plant-based biodegradable polymers are renewable, biodegradable, and have a smaller environmental impact than petroleum-derived plastics. Plant-based polymers have become viable substitutes or alternatives to the synthetic polymers. This review was presented through a detailed list of sources, chemical properties, processing methods, and the performance of plant-derived biopolymers in various industries, including packaging, biomedicine, agriculture, and manufacturing. Important issues are systematically examined, including mechanical strength, moisture sensitivity, scalability, and cost competitiveness. This study outlined methods currently used to overcome these restrictions, including chemical modification, polymer blending, nanocomposite formation, and green processing techniques. Crucially, the potential of plant-based polymers to reduce carbon emissions and lessen reliance on fossil fuels was examined in light of sustainability and life-cycle factors. The study concluded that although plant-based polymers show significant promise, further research on feedstock diversification, structure-property optimization, and techno-economic viability was necessary for their widespread industrial adoption and to reduce their long-term environmental impact.
