Upcycling Sargassum biomass into biodegradable mulch films via sodium alginate and recycled polyvinyl alcohol

Materials Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Aldair Etmar Garcia, 高梦瑶, Jing-Xian Chen, Ying Wang, Seth W. Snyder
DOI: 10.1039/d5ma01298h
Cited by: 1
References: 78

Abstract

Circular pathway for CO 2 fixation: algae ( Sargassum ) and plants convert CO 2 into biomass, combined with recycled PVA to produce biodegradable agricultural films, reducing plastic use and soil pollution.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
7
Issue
11
Pages
5608–5620
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN