Biopolymers and Bioplastics

Lignocellulosic biomass offers significant potential for the production of high-value bioproducts, particularly bioplastics. These materials are abundant, cost-effective, and renewable, making them a promising alternative to fossil-based resources. The key challenge lies in efficiently converting lignocellulosic biomass into valuable chemical products with:
    . High selectivity, and
    . Cost-effective performance.
Over recent decades, the demand for petroleum-based materials has grown substantially, despite the depletion of fossil fuel reserves. This has heightened the urgency for society to adopt alternative energy sources and sustainable raw materials. Lignocellulosic biomass stands out as an ideal candidate due to its abundance and renewability. Research has shown that biomass recovery can yield numerous high-value bioproducts, including bioplastics, which are increasingly vital in the transition to a bioeconomy.