Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Biodegradable Polymers

Biodegradable polymers are a type of plastic material that can break down in the environment into its constituent parts due to the action of microbes or other biological processes. These polymers are an important tool for mitigating the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, as they are capable of returni…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 67× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Biodegradable polymers are a type of plastic material that can break down in the environment into its constituent parts due to the action of microbes or other biological processes. These polymers are an important tool for mitigating the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, as they are capable of returning to nature without leaving any trace of their presence. They can be used in a variety of applications, such as packaging materials, medical devices, agricultural products, and even for tissue engineering. They can also be used as a resource for the production of other products and materials or as a form of energy storage. Biodegradable polymers are a highly valuable alternative to traditional plastics, as they offer a way to significantly reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 67 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Biodegradable Polymers, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Polymer Science Research.

Journal editorial board
Giulia Auriemma · Italy Catarina Pinto Reis · Portugal Tonya Andreeva · Bulgaria

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