Works (13)

Updated: April 11th, 2024 05:00

2024 journal article

Aquatic Aerobic Biodegradation of Commonly Flushed Materials in Aerobic Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids, Seawater, and Lakewater

BIORESOURCES, 19(1), 1150–1164.

By: M. Smith n, M. Zambrano n, M. Ankeny*, J. Daystar*, S. Pires*, J. Pawlak n, R. Venditti n

author keywords: Biodegradation; Sustainability; Cellulose; Microfibers
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: February 22, 2024

2024 journal article

Aquatic biodegradation of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) in polylactic acid and maleic anhydride blended fibers

JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH, 31(4).

By: S. Kwon*, M. Zambrano*, J. Pawlak*, E. Ford* & R. Venditti*

author keywords: Bio-based polymer blending; Biodegradation; Microplastic; Phase separation
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 8, 2024

2023 article

Aerobic aquatic biodegradation of bio-based and biodegradable polymers: Kinetic modeling and key factors for biodegradability

Kwon, S., Zambrano, M. C., Venditti, R. A., & Pawlak, J. J. (2023, November). INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION, Vol. 185.

By: S. Kwon n, M. Zambrano n, R. Venditti n & J. Pawlak n

author keywords: Bioplastics; Bio-based polymers; Aquatic biodegradation; Biodegradation kinetics; Crystallinity; Hydrophilicity
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Aquatic Biodegradation of Poly(beta-Hydroxybutyrate) and Polypropylene Blends with Compatibilizer and the Generation of Micro- and Nano-Plastics on Biodegradation

Kwon, S., Zambrano, M. C. C., Pawlak, J. J. J., Ford, E., & Venditti, R. A. A. (2023, April 3). JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, Vol. 4.

By: S. Kwon n, M. Zambrano n, J. Pawlak n, E. Ford n & R. Venditti n

author keywords: Compatibilizer; Polymer blend fiber; Phase-separation; Miscibility; Biodegradation; Microfiber
TL;DR: The result suggests that even though increased miscibility can improve mechanical performance, it can decrease the biodegradation of biodegradable Poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) polymer in non-biodesgradable/biodegradables polymer blends. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 1, 2023

2022 review

Materials challenges and opportunities to address growing micro/ nanoplastics pollution: a review of thermochemical upcycling

[Review of ]. MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY, 20.

By: S. Parrilla-Lahoz*, S. Mahebadevan*, M. Kauta*, M. Zambrano n, J. Pawlak n, R. Venditti n, T. Reina*, M. Duyar*

author keywords: Plastics; Recycling; Thermochemical conversion; Pyrolysis; Gasification
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: November 7, 2022

2022 article

Microfiber shedding from nonwoven materials including wipes and meltblown nonwovens in air and water environments

Kwon, S., Zambrano, M. C., Venditti, R. A., Frazier, R., Zambrano, F., Gonzalez, R. W., & Pawlak, J. J. (2022, April 14). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH, Vol. 4.

By: S. Kwon n, M. Zambrano n, R. Venditti n, R. Frazier n, F. Zambrano n, R. Gonzalez n, J. Pawlak n

author keywords: Microfiber; Nonwovens; Aquatic environment; Air environment; Dusting; Meltblown nonwovens
MeSH headings : Textiles; Wastewater; Water; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 2, 2022

2021 journal article

Effect of lignocellulosic fiber composition on the aquatic biodegradation of wood pulps and the isolated cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin components: kinetic modelling of the biodegradation process

Cellulose, 28(5), 2863–2877.

By: S. Kwon n, M. Zambrano n, J. Pawlak n & R. Venditti n

author keywords: Aquatic biodegradation; Aerobic biodegradation; Lignocellulose; Paper waste; Microorganism
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: March 8, 2021

2021 journal article

Hemicellulose and Starch Citrate Chitosan Foam Adsorbents for Removal of Arsenic and Other Heavy Metals from Contaminated Water

BIORESOURCES, 16(3), 5628–5645.

By: A. Salam n, M. Zambrano n, R. Venditti n & J. Pawlak n

author keywords: Hemicellulose; Xylan; Starch; Citrate; Chitosan; Foam; Arsenic; Heavy metals; Salt; Adsorption
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: September 13, 2021

2021 journal article

Impact of dyes and finishes on the aquatic biodegradability of cotton textile fibers and microfibers released on laundering clothes: Correlations between enzyme adsorption and activity and biodegradation rates

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, 165.

By: M. Zambrano n, J. Pawlak n, J. Daystar*, M. Ankeny* & R. Venditti n

author keywords: Biodegradability; Aquatic biodegradation; Cotton; Finishes; Dye; Textiles
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Clothing; Coloring Agents; Cotton Fiber; Laundering; Polyesters; Textiles
TL;DR: The biodegradability of cotton knitted fabrics with different finishes, silicone softener, durable press, water repellent, and a blue reactive dye was evaluated, indicating the finishes impact the initial adsorption of enzymes excreted by the microorganisms and the initial rates of biodegradation, however despite this the cellulosic material maintains its biodegradeability. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 journal article

Impact of dyes and finishes on the microfibers released on the laundering of cotton knitted fabrics

Environmental Pollution, 272, 115998.

By: M. Zambrano n, J. Pawlak n, J. Daystar*, M. Ankeny* & R. Venditti n

author keywords: Microfibers; Laundering; Fiber fragments; Cotton; Finishes; Dye; textiles
MeSH headings : Coloring Agents; Laundering; Physical Phenomena; Polyesters; Textiles
TL;DR: The influence of common textile finishes on cotton fabrics on the generation of microfibers during laundering was assessed and microfiber release was determined to be in the range of 9000-14,000 particles per gram of cotton fabric. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: March 22, 2021

2020 journal article

Aerobic biodegradation in freshwater and marine environments of textile microfibers generated in clothes laundering: Effects of cellulose and polyester-based microfibers on the microbiome

Marine Pollution Bulletin, 151, 110826.

By: M. Zambrano n, J. Pawlak n, J. Daystar*, M. Ankeny*, C. Goller n & R. Venditti n

author keywords: Biodegradability; Aquatic biodegradation; Cotton; Polyester; Rayon; Bacterial communities
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Cellulose; Clothing; Laundering; Microbiota; Polyesters; Textiles; Water Pollutants / analysis
TL;DR: The bacterial diversity analyses in the different biodegradation inoculums show that there are distinct bacterial communities related to the assimilation and mineralization of complex carbohydrates that were promoted with the cellulosic MCC, cotton, and rayon samples different than the polyester sample. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: March 16, 2020

2020 journal article

Effects of Chemical and Morphological Structure on Biodegradability of Fibers, Fabrics, and Other Polymeric Materials

BIORESOURCES, 15(4), 9786–9833.

By: M. Zambrano n, J. Pawlak n & R. Venditti n

author keywords: Biodegradable; Fiber; Chemical structure; Morphology; Fabric; Textile; Cellulose
TL;DR: To understand the compatibility of biomaterials and the environment, both the disintegration step of the biodegradation process and the assimilation and mineralization of these fragments by microorganisms must be investigated. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: December 11, 2020

2019 journal article

Microfibers generated from the laundering of cotton, rayon and polyester based fabrics and their aquatic biodegradation

Marine Pollution Bulletin, 142, 394–407.

By: M. Zambrano n, J. Pawlak n, J. Daystar*, M. Ankeny*, J. Cheng n & R. Venditti n

author keywords: Microplastics; Microfibers; Laundering; Biodegradation; Textiles; Aquatic environments
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Cellulose / chemistry; Cellulose / metabolism; Cotton Fiber; Laundering; Polyesters / chemistry; Polyesters / metabolism; Textiles; Water / chemistry; Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry; Water Pollutants, Chemical / metabolism
TL;DR: Using well-controlled aquatic biodegradation experiments it was shown that cotton and rayon microfibers are expected to degrade in natural aquatic aerobic environments whereas polyester microf fibers areexpected to persist in the environment for long periods of time. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: July 29, 2019

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