Embedding an esterase mimic inside polyesters to realize rapid and complete degradation without compromising their utility

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Sustainable one-pot synthesis of imide-containing polyesters with programmable structures and tunable performance

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Extending the high-performing boundaries of a fully bio-based thermal shrinkage film targeted for food packaging applications

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A micro-spray-based high-throughput screening system for bioplastic-degrading microorganisms

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Green Chem., 2021, 23, 5429
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Biodegradable chito-beads replacing non-biodegradable microplastics for cosmetics

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Green Chem., 2021, 23, 6953
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Rheological characterization of cellulose nanocrystal-laden self-healable polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels

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Biotoxicity Evaluation of Biodegradable Polymeric Particles: Exploring the Possible Adverse Impacts on Biological Systems

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Effects of preparation routes on the physical and rheological properties of isosorbide-based thermoplastic polyurethanes

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Flexible Poly(Lactic acid) suitable for deep freeze packaging synthesized using lactic acid-based ester precursors

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Polymer Testing, 2023, 127, 108197
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Analysis of volatile organic compounds produced during incineration of non-degradable and biodegradable plastics

Min Jang, Hyemin Yang, Seul-A Park, Hye Kyeong Sung, Jun Mo Koo, Sung Yeon Hwang, Hyeonyeol Jeon, Dongyeop X. Oh and Jeyoung Park

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Cellulose nanofiber/bio-polycarbonate composites as a transparent glazing material for carbon sequestration

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Cellulose, 2024, 31, 3699
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Evaluation of steam explosion pretreatment on the cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) yield from poplar wood

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Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024, 323, 121460
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Biodegradability of unsaturated poly(ester-thioether)s synthesized by thiol-yne reactions

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Polym J, 2024, 56, 725
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Exploiting Structural Benefit of Biobased Monomers for Sustainable Packaging Application with High Elasticity, UV-Blocking, and Biodegradability

Hye Kyeong Sung, Hojung Kwak, Seul-A Park, Hyeri Kim, Sungbin Ju, Sung Bae Park, Jeyoung Park, Dongyeop X. Oh, Hyeonyeol Jeon and Jun Mo Koo

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2025, 13, 5613
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Structural evaluation of Poly(lactic acid) degradation at standardized composting temperature of 58 degrees

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Citric acid cross-linked regenerated bacterial cellulose as biodegradable film for food packaging

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Cellulose, 2023, 30, 10273
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Synthetic biology-enabled, biodegradable, performance-tunable and melt-processable bioplastics

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Biotechnology of Plastic Waste Degradation, Recycling, and Valorization: Current Advances and Future Perspectives

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ChemSusChem, 2021, 14, 4103
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Method to analyze phthalate esters from soft toys dissolving into water mimicking infant playing

Min Jang, Minkyung Lee, Hyemin Yang, Huichan Lee, Sung Bae Park, Hyeonyeol Jeon, Sung Yeon Hwang, Hyo Jeong Kim, Dongyeop X. Oh and Jeyoung Park

Chemosphere, 2023, 330, 138695
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Next-generation all-organic composites: A sustainable successor to organic–inorganic hybrid materials

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International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024, 269, 132129
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Mimicking real-field degradation of biodegradable plastics in soil and marine environments: From product utility to end-of-life analysis

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Bacterial degradation kinetics of poly(Ɛ-caprolactone) (PCL) film by Aquabacterium sp. CY2-9 isolated from plastic-contaminated landfill

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Covalent Adaptable Polyester Networks Based on Citric Acid with Fast Dynamic Behaviors and Closed-Loop Recyclability

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ACS Macro Lett., 2025, 14, 917
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Biodegradable, Water‐Resistant, Anti‐Fizzing, Polyester Nanocellulose Composite Paper Straws

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Advanced Science, 2023, 10
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Control of reinforcing efficiency in thermoplastic polyurethane/aramid nanofiber nanocomposites: Rheological and two-dimensional correlation spectroscopic approaches

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European Polymer Journal, 2023, 193, 112106
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Structure–Property Relationships of 3D-Printable Chain-Extended Block Copolymers with Tunable Elasticity and Biodegradability

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ACS Appl. Polym. Mater., 2021, 3, 4708
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Highly Stretchable Biobased Poly(butylene succinate)-Based Copolyesters with Shape Memory and Self-Healing Properties

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Circular waste management: Superworms as a sustainable solution for biodegradable plastic degradation and resource recovery

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Synthesis of Thermal-Resistant Polyester-Polycarbonate with Fully Rigid Structure from Biobased Isosorbide

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Recent advancements in the evolution, production, and degradation of biodegradable mulch films: A review

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Valorization of hemp fibers into biocomposites via one‐step pectin‐based green fabrication process

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Ecotoxicity assessment of additives in commercial biodegradable plastic products: Implications for sustainability and environmental risk

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Preparation of a nanocellulose/nanochitin coating on a poly(lactic acid) film for improved hydrolysis resistance

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Three-dimensional nanostructures of crosslinked aramid nanofibers with exceptional mechanical and thermal insulation characteristics

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Novel biopolymer-based sustainable composites for food packaging applications: A narrative review

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3D Printing with tuneable degradation: Thiol-ene and thiol-yne containing formulations for biomedical applications

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Organocatalyzed Synthesis and Degradation of Functionalized Poly(4-allyloxymethyl-β-propiolactone)s

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Macromolecules, 2021, 54, 10903
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Extended shelf-life of biodegradable poly(butylene succinate-co-carbonate)/chitin nanowhisker-based bags

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Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Cellulose Nanocrystal Nanocomposites Obtained by In Situ Polymerization

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ACS Appl. Polym. Mater., 2023, 5, 635
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Nanochitin and Nanochitosan: Chitin Nanostructure Engineering with Multiscale Properties for Biomedical and Environmental Applications

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Review on cellulose nanocrystal-reinforced polymer nanocomposites: Processing, properties, and rheology

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Facile Sustainable Synthesis of Polyester-Polycarbonate and Effects of the Carbonate on Thermal, Mechanical, and Transparency Properties

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Creating ultra-strong and recyclable green plastics from marine-sourced alginate-chitosan nanowhisker nanocomposites for controlled release urea fertilizer

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Poly(butylene succinate) (PBS): Materials, processing, and industrial applications

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Biosynthesis of Polyhydroxybutyrate with Cellulose Nanocrystals Using Cupriavidus necator

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Polymers, 2021, 13, 2604
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Sustainable Poly(butylene adipate-co-furanoate) Composites with Sulfated Chitin Nanowhiskers: Synergy Leading to Superior Robustness and Improved Biodegradation

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Highly dispersed biochar as a sustainable filler for enhancing mechanical performance and biodegradation of polybutylene succinate

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Green Chemical Approach to Fabricate Hemp Fiber Composites for Making Sustainable Hydroponic Growth Media

Avinash Kumar Both, Mark Alan Helle, Guru Madireddy and Chin Li Cheung

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Biodegradation behavior of polyesters with various internal chemical structures and external environmental factors in real seawater

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Optimizing bioplastics translation

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Scale Synthesis of Poly(butylene carbonate-co-terephthalate) and Its Depolymerization–Repolymerization Recycling Process

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Rheological Percolation of Cellulose Nanocrystals in Biodegradable Poly(butylene succinate) Nanocomposites: A Novel Approach for Tailoring the Mechanical and Hydrolytic Properties

Hyo Jeong Kim, Yun Hyeong Choi, Ji Hun Jeong, Hyeri Kim, Ho Sung Yang, Sung Yeon Hwang, Jun Mo Koo and Youngho Eom

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Additive manufacturing of sustainable biomaterials for biomedical applications

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Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023, 18, 100812
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Improved mechanical properties of biodegradable polycaprolactone nanocomposites prepared using cellulose nanocrystals

Hyeonyeol Jeon, Min-Sun Kim, Sung Bae Park, Semin Kim, Minkyung Lee, Seul-A Park, Sung Yeon Hwang, Jun Mo Koo, Dongyeop X. Oh and Jeyoung Park

Cellulose, 2023, 30, 11561
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