Biopolymers and Bioplastics

The primary types of non-biodegradable bioplastics include bio-polyethylene (bio-PE), bio-polypropylene (bio-PP), bio-polyethylene terephthalate (bio-PET), bio-polytrimethylene terephthalate (bio-PTT), and bio-polyamide (bio-PA). These bio-based plastics share a chemical structure similar to that of conventional fossil-based plastics. This similarity allows for the application of standard characterization methods and thermochemical utilization techniques, which are discussed in relation to these five bioplastic waste types, drawing comparisons to traditional plastic properties.