Biodegradable Alternatives to Plastic in Medical Equipment: Current State, Challenges, and the Future

The use of plastic products or components in medical equipment and supplies results in challenges in terms of environmental sustainability and waste management for disposable, non-recyclable, and non-biodegradable materials. Medical plastic waste includes items ranging from syringes, tubing, intrave...

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Published in:	Journal of Composites Science
Main Author:	Elham Moshkbid
Other Authors:	Duncan E. Cree, Lori Bradford, Wenjun Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2024
Subjects:	biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection biodegradable plastics medical devices medical plastic waste biodegradable polymers polycaprolactone PLGA starch-based polymers bacterial cellulose 3D printing sustainable packaging regulatory approval biocompatibility life cycle assessment environmental sustainability
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8090342
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