References
[1]. Abanti, S. (2018). Utilization of waste plastic-wrappers for the production of potential activated carbon. Academia, 23:1-14. [2]. Abdel-Hafez, S. I. I., El-Saadony, M. T., and Desoky, E.-S. M. (2021). Enhancement of microbial degradation of polymers using natural additives. Journal of Environmental ` Management, 289, 112513. [3]. Abdelwahab, M. A., Misra, M., and Mohanty, A. K. (2013). Influence of activated carbon fillers on the biodegradability of composites. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 98(5), 994-1001. [4]. Acik, G., Altinkok C., Tasdelen M. (2018). Synthesis and Characterization of Polypropylne- poly(lactide) copolymers by cuAAC click chemistry. J Polym Si Part A Polym Chem 56:2595-2601. [5]. Acik, G., Altinkok, C., and Acik, B. (2022). Biodegradable and antibacterial chlorinated polypropylene/chitosan based composite films for bacterial applications. Polym. Bull., 79:9997-1011. Https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-021-04064-3. [6]. Adelaja, O. (2015). Bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons using microbial fuel cells. A PhD thesis submitted at the University of Westminster. Accessed from (http://westminsterresearch.wmin.ac.uk/). [7]. Adelaja, O. A., and Babaniyi, O. (2020). Evaluation of the biodegradability of polymer composites in soil environments. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(12), 14567-14575. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08745-3. [8]. Adelaja, O.A., Udorah, D. O., Babaniyi, B.R., Babatola, J.O. (2024). Development of PET?AC Composite: Effect of Preparation Method on the Mechanical and Water Absorption, Behaviours. Springer: Chemistry Africa, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-023- 00852-8). [9]. Benltoufa, S., Miles W. Trad, M., Slama R., Fayala F. (2020). Chitosan hydrogel-coated cellulosic fabric for medical end-use: antibacterial properties basic mechanical and comfort properties. Carbohydrate Polym 227:115352. [10]. Daramola OO, Akintayo OS, Adewole TA, Talabi HK (2017). Mechanical properties and water absorption behaviour of polyester/ soil-retted banana fibre (srbf) composites. Ann Faculty Eng Hunedoara: Int J Eng, Tome 15(1):183–190. [11]. Divya, K., and Jisha, M. S. (2018). Biodegradable composites: A review on the properties and applications. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 26(4), 1234-1245. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-018-1165-5. [12]. Geyer, R., Jambeck, J. R., and Law, K. L. (2017). Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made. Science Advances, 3(7), e1700782. [13]. Gopi, S., Suresh, S., and Kumar, S. (2017). Chitosan-based biodegradable composites: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 104, 1234-1245. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.06.045 [14]. Gozutok, M., Basar A. and Sasmazel H. (2018). Development of bacterial composites electrospin chitosan-coated Polypropylene materials. J Nanosci Nanotehnology 18:2881-2891. [15]. Hossain, M. T., Shahid, M. A., Mahmud, N., Habib, A., Rana, M. M., Khan, S. A., and Hossain, M. D. (2024). Research and application of propylene: A review. Discover Nano 19 (2):1- https://doi,org/10.1186/s1171-023-03952-z [16]. Huang, J., Liu, C., and Zhou, P. (2022). Conductive fillers in polymer composites: Biodegradation potential of graphene. Materials Chemistry Advances, 20(3), 320-335. [17]. Hussein, L. Mostafa, M.H., Darwish, M., Abdaleem, A. H., and Elsawy, M. A (2022). Influence of the chemically prepared chitosan/ZnO nanocomposite on the biodegradability, mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene. Polymer-Plastico Technology and materials, 61(2): 131-144. [18]. Jain, K., Tiwari, R. R., and Tiwari, A. (2019). Recent trends in conductive filler reinforced biodegradable polymers. Materials Science and Engineering B, 246, 114381. [19]. Kim, M. N., Lee, S. Y., and Kim, J. (2014). Biodegradation of polypropylene by the application of conductive fillers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132(21), 42015. [20]. Kumar, A., Singh, R. P., and Gupta, A. (2018). Polypropylene and its composites: A review on the biodegradability and environmental impact. Journal of Cleaner Production, 172, 1234-1245. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.10.195. [21]. Martinez-Camach, A., Cortez-Rocha, M., Ezquerra-Brauer, J., Graciano-Verdigo, A., Rodriguez- Felix, F., Castillo-Ortega, M., Yepiz-Gomez, M., and Plascencia-Jatomea, M. (2010). Chitosan composite films: thermal, structural, mechanical and antifungal properties. Carbohyd. Polym 82: 305-315 [22]. Miller, A., and Khan, R. (2017). Surface area and microbial colonization in activated carbon-enhanced composites. Composite Science and Technology, 68(8), 545-558. [23] Nguyen, M., and Lee, S. (2021). Microbial stabilization and degradation patterns in conductive-filled composites. Journal of Applied Environmental Microbiology, 9(4), 412-420. [24]. Park, D. (2020). Enhancing microbial degradation of polymers through nanomaterial integration. Environmental Science and Technology, 54(11), 6785-6793. [25]. Park, D., and Lee, Y. (2023). The role of graphene in the environmental degradation of polymers. Journal of Environmental Materials Science, 29(1), 123-139. [26]. Rahman, A., Patel, D., and Srinivasan, R. (2021). Graphene dispersibility and microbial interaction in biodegradable composites. Biopolymer Research Communications, 25(5), 537-549. [27]. Rinaudo, M. (2006). Chitin and chitosan: Properties and applications. Progress in Polymer Science, 31(7), 603-632. [28]. Samariah, P. and Masson, M (2017). Antimicrobial chitosan and chitosan derivative: A review of the structure activity relationship. Biomacromolecules, 18(11):3846-3868. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.7b01058. [29]. Shah, A. A., Hasan, F., and Ahsan, M. (2008). Biodegradation of plastics: A comprehensive review. Biotechnology Advances, 26(3), 246-265. [30]. Silva, A. M., Ferreira, A. M., and Santos, J. (2021). Microbial degradation of chitosan and its derivatives: A review. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 105(2), 1234-1245. DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-10745-6. [31]. Tara, A., Bencharki, M., Gainvors-Claisse, A., Berzin, F., Jbara, O., Rondot, S. (2024). Investigating Degradation in Extrusion-Processed Bio-Based Composites Enhanced with Clay Nanofillers. Biomass, 4, 658–670. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomass4030036 [32]. Udorah, D. O., Adelaja, O. A., Babatola, J. O. (2023). Investigating the Water Absorption Behavior of Biocomposites containing Activated Carbon And Plastic Waste For Fuel Cell Application. International Journal of Research and Publication, 2(5):238-247. [33]. Wang, M., and Zhang, Y. (2021). Balancing durability and biodegradability in composite materials. Green Polymer Engineering, 14(9), 899-911. [34]. Wang, Y., Zhang, Y., and Liu, Y. (2011). The effect of chitosan on the biodegradation of polypropylene composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 121(6), 3456-3463. DOI: 10.1002/app.33999. [35]. Xu, Z., and Wang, Y. (2018). Polypropylene biodegradation in environmental contexts: Challenges and advances. Environmental Materials Journal, 22(4), 301-314. [36]. Xu, Z., Liu, Y., and Wang, X. (2018). Impact of graphene on the biodegradability of synthetic polymers. Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation, 26(8), 1275-1283. [37]. Zhang, L., Nguyen, M., and Lee, S. (2020). Effects of activated carbon filler concentration on the structural stability and degradation of composites. Polymer Degradation Insights, 11(6), 675-690. [38]. Zheng, Y., Yanful, E. K., and Bassi, A. S. (2005). A review of plastic waste degradation. CriticalReviews in Biotechnology, 25(4), 243-250.
