Scheda di dettaglio – i prodotti della ricerca
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| Title | A critical review of biodegradable plastic mulch films in agriculture: Definitions, scientific background and potential impacts |
| Abstract | Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) can offer an eco-sustainable alternative to conventional polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed after use, BDMs are tilled into the soil, where they are expected to biodegrade. However, their long-term impacts on the soil ecosystem (functions, processes, and microbial communities) remain unclear. This review critically analyses evidence about the potential of BDMs as a possible eco-friendly alternative to traditional PE mulches. It updates the available literature on the possible fate and impacts of BDMs on agriculture ecosystems, pinpointing crucial aspects that deserve further investigation. The combined findings indicated that BDM incorporation into the soil could stimulate microbial activity that may ultimately affect soil organic matter dynamics. However, using BDMs should be linked to the risks of incomplete biodegradation by releasing residual micro-bioplastics, nano-bioparticles and additives. We here highlighted gaps in knowledge (i.e. impact on soil ecology and the risk of toxicity) and the need for long-term studies in natural environmental conditions as well as field experiments to evaluate the actual impact of BDMs on soil health and agroecosystem sustainability. Moreover, there still needs to be more clarity of standards covering the conditions under which the biodegradable plastic mulch films biodegrade to ensure safe end-of-life. |
| Source | TrAC. Trends in analytical chemistry (Regul. ed.) |
| Keywords | MicroplasticBioplasticMicro-bioplasticMicrobial diversityPlant healthAdditivesAgri-plastic |
| Journal | TrAC. Trends in analytical chemistry (Regul. ed.) |
| Editor | Elsevier, Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Articolo in rivista |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.trac.2023.117391 |
| Authors | Claudia Campanale; Silvia Galafassi; Francesca Di Pippo; Iulian Pojar; Carmine Massarelli; Vito Felice Uricchio |
| Text | 488503 2023 10.1016/j.trac.2023.117391 Microplastic Bioplastic Micro bioplastic Microbial diversity Plant health Additives Agri plastic A critical review of biodegradable plastic mulch films in agriculture Definitions, scientific background and potential impacts Claudia Campanale; Silvia Galafassi; Francesca Di Pippo; Iulian Pojar; Carmine Massarelli; Vito Felice Uricchio CNR IRSA Biodegradable plastic mulches BDMs can offer an eco sustainable alternative to conventional polyethene PE mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed after use, BDMs are tilled into the soil, where they are expected to biodegrade. However, their long term impacts on the soil ecosystem functions, processes, and microbial communities remain unclear. This review critically analyses evidence about the potential of BDMs as a possible eco friendly alternative to traditional PE mulches. It updates the available literature on the possible fate and impacts of BDMs on agriculture ecosystems, pinpointing crucial aspects that deserve further investigation. The combined findings indicated that BDM incorporation into the soil could stimulate microbial activity that may ultimately affect soil organic matter dynamics. However, using BDMs should be linked to the risks of incomplete biodegradation by releasing residual micro bioplastics, nano bioparticles and additives. We here highlighted gaps in knowledge i.e. impact on soil ecology and the risk of toxicity and the need for long term studies in natural environmental conditions as well as field experiments to evaluate the actual impact of BDMs on soil health and agroecosystem sustainability. Moreover, there still needs to be more clarity of standards covering the conditions under which the biodegradable plastic mulch films biodegrade to ensure safe end of life. Published version TrAC 2023 TrAC_Campanale et al., 2023.pdf Articolo in rivista Elsevier 0165 9936 TrAC. Trends in analytical chemistry Regul. ed. TrAC. Trends in analytical chemistry Regul. ed. TrAC, Trends anal. chem. Regul. ed. Trends in analytical chemistry Personal edition Regul. ed. claudiacampanale CAMPANALE CLAUDIA vitofelice.uricchio URICCHIO VITO FELICE francesca.dipippo DI PIPPO FRANCESCA carmine.massarelli MASSARELLI CARMINE silvia.galafassi GALAFASSI SILVIA |