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ReviewBioresources and bioprocessing2025

The quintessence of algal biomass in bioplastic production: insightful advancement and sustainable use.

Khushboo Iqbal, Arti Mishra, Smitha Mony Sreedharan

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Review in Bioresources and bioprocessing, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Khushboo IqbalAmity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, 201313, India.
Arti MishraDepartment of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India. arti.mishra@umu.se.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-5943-0132
Smitha Mony SreedharanAmity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, 201313, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Plastics are essential components of modern life, and their global demand is increasing daily. They are gaining recognition as a sustainable source for bioplastic production due to their rapid growth, carbon fixation ability, and capacity to utilize various waste streams. It seems that landfill, incineration, chemical treatment, and plastic recycling are not the best options for minimizing plastic pollution. A novel approach A new approach is needed to reduce this pollution. Bioplastics are biodegradable and come with less toxicity, a low carbon footprint, and are a better alternative to fossil-based plastics. This review explores recent advances in algal bioplastics, focusing on key polymers like polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and polylactic acid (PLA). Special attention is given to the use of genetic tools such as CRISPR-Cas systems to improve yield and carbon flux. Challenges related to downstream processing, low biomass productivity, and environmental variability are also discussed. This review highlights the importance of standardized life cycle assessments (LCAs) to evaluate environmental impact across the entire production chain. Additionally, regulatory frameworks from different countries are compared to identify gaps and promote progressive policy development. The review aims to provide an integrated perspective on the technical innovation, economic feasibility, and policy needed to support the future of algae-based bioplastics.

Indexed as

Algal bioplasticsAlgal biorefineryCircular economyGenetic engineeringLife cycle assessment (LCA)Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)

Identifiers

PMID40853412
PMCPMC12378853

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