Environmental Footprint of Bioplastic Additives
暫譯: 生物塑料添加劑的環境足跡

塑料來源於可再生資源，如生物質或動物基材料，提供了一種環保的替代傳統石油基塑料的選擇。這些生物塑料（bioplastics）因為是生物基（biobased）且可生物降解（biodegradable），在減少對化石燃料的依賴和緩解塑料污染方面具有很大的潛力。然而，添加劑在增強生物塑料的性能方面扮演著關鍵角色，改善其柔韌性、耐用性和整體性能。雖然某些添加劑有助於生物降解，但其他添加劑，如鄰苯二甲酸酯（phthalates）、雙酚A（BPA）和溴化化合物，則可能在分解過程中釋放有害物質，對土壤和水質造成風險。

本書提供了對生物塑料成分、降解過程和各種添加劑環境影響的全面理解。通過詳細的生命週期分析（life cycle analyses），評估生物塑料添加劑與傳統塑料添加劑在可持續性和生態影響方面的比較。本書還探討了管理生物塑料廢物的挑戰，包括回收限制和缺乏標準化處理方法。

主要特點：
- 深入分析生物塑料成分、降解過程和添加劑功能
- 生物塑料與傳統塑料添加劑的比較生命週期評估
- 檢視生物塑料添加劑對土壤、野生動物和水質的環境影響
- 討論生物塑料的創新廢物管理和回收策略
- 探索促進可持續生物塑料使用的政策框架、公共意識倡議和案例研究

本書旨在填補生物塑料添加劑研究中的知識空白，是研究人員、政策制定者、行業專業人士和環保愛好者的重要資源。它架起了科學理解與實際應用之間的橋樑，使利益相關者能夠做出明智的決策，並為可持續的生物塑料廢物管理做出貢獻。

Babafemi Raphael Babaniyi is a distinguished academic and researcher renowned for his contributions to environmental science and chemistry. He began his academic journey at Caritas University, Amorji- Nike, Emene, Enugu State, Nigeria, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry in 2008. Driven by an insatiable passion for knowledge, he pursued a Master's degree in Environmental Chemistry at the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, graduating in 2021. Currently, he is advancing his expertise as a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the same institution. His scholarly impact extends far beyond academia. With over 40 publications to his name, including internationally recognized book chapters and articles, he has significantly enriched the global scientific community. His areas of expertise span a broad spectrum, encompassing Environmental Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Phytoremediation, Chemical Biology, Bioremediation of Soil- Contaminated Environments, Plant Protection and Animal Health, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Biodegradable Plastics. In addition to his academic achievements, he serves as Assistant Chief Research Officer at the Bioresources Development Centre, under the National Biotechnology Development Agency in Nigeria. In this role, he plays a pivotal part in advancing biotechnology research and innovation, further cementing his influence in the scientific domain. Babafemi's dedication to unraveling complex environmental challenges and his innovative approach to sustainability have established him as a trailblazer in his field. His unwavering commitment to excellence and his multifaceted contributions to science and research make him an inspiring figure and a beacon of knowledge in Environmental Chemistry.

Sesan Abiodun Aransiola is a notable Ph.D holder in Environmental Microbiology in the Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. He obtained his first degree (B.Tech) and Master Degree (M.Tech) from the same Department in 2009 and 2014 respectively. He has demonstrated his research expert in the production of vermicasts from vermicomposting (Vermitechnology) of organic wastes to assist plants in the remediation of polluted soil with heavy metals. Currently, he is Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, University of Abuja, Nigeria. His expertise spans environmental health, phytoremediation, vermicomposting, marine resources, and bioremediation of pollutants soil including plastics. Aransiola's research is deeply rooted in innovative solutions for soil and water remediation, with significant contributions to microbial biotechnology and waste management. He is an award- winning researcher and has over 90 publications including book chapters, research, and review articles of good international repute with high impact factor. He has co- edited scientific books of global interest which include Microbial Biotechnology for Bioenergy (Elsevier); Ecological Interplays in Microbial Enzymology, Prospects for Soil Regeneration and Its Impact on Environmental Protection, Soil Microbiome in Green Technology Sustainability, Marine Bioprospecting for Sustainable Blue-​ioeconomy (Springer); Microbial Biofilms -Applications and Control, Marine Greens: Environmental, Agricultural, Industrial and Biomedical Applications, Emerging Contaminants in Food and Food Products, Phytoremediation in Food Safety: Risks and Prospects, Biotoxins in Food: Threats and Benefits (CRC Press) with many more in the process. Also, he has worked to the rank of an assistant chief scientific officer at Bioresources Development Centre, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Nigeria where he was involved in the uses of vinasse (a by- product of ethanol) as bio- fertilizer to reclaim polluted soil for agricultural purposes. Dr. Aransiola's academic journey is complemented by a robust teaching career and active involvement in community services, where he leverages his knowledge to foster sustainability. His contributions continue to impact both academia and the broader environmental sciences community. Abiodun is a member of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology and the American Society for Microbiology among others.

Gabriel Gbenga Babaniyi is a skilled professional in animal production with a focus on physiology. Based in Nigeria, he serves as Management Development Officer at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) in Ilorin. His academic journey spans from a Bachelor of Agriculture from the University of Abuja to ongoing postgraduate studies in animal production at the University of Ilorin. Babaniyi's research interests include regenerative agriculture, environmental protection, and aquaculture, contributing to various published works in reputable journals. His hands- on experience in agricultural management, coupled with a strong focus on research and development, has positioned him as a key player in addressing challenges related to food security and rural development. In addition to his research endeavors, he is actively involved in training facilitation, grant writing, and agricultural consultancy. Babaniyi's academic and professional pursuits highlight his dedication to sustainable agricultural practices and rural transformation.

Naga Raju Maddela received his M.Sc. (1996- 1998) and Ph.D. (2012) in Microbiology from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India. During his doctoral program in the area of Environmental Microbiology, he investigated the effects of industrial effluents/ insecticides on soil microorganisms and their biological activities and he has been working as Faculty in Microbiology since 1998, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. He worked as Prometeo Investigator (fellowship received from SENESCYT) at Universidad Estatal Amazonica, Ecuador during 2013- 2015, and received "Postdoctoral Fellowship" (2016-2018) from Sun Yat- sen University, China. He also received external funding from "China Postdoctoral Science Foundation" in 2017, internal funding from "Universidad Tecnica de Manabi" in 2020. He participated in national/ international conferences and presented research data in China, Cuba, Ecuador, India, and Singapore. Currently, he is working as Full Professor at the Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Tecnica de Manabi, Portoviejo, Ecuador. He has been actively publishing scientific articles, books (authored and edited), and chapters since 2007. As of now, he has published 110 articles, 25 books, and 50 book chapters.

Babafemi Raphael Babaniyi 是一位傑出的學者和研究者，以其在環境科學和化學領域的貢獻而聞名。他於2008年在尼日利亞恩古州的卡里塔斯大學（Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Emene）獲得工業化學學士學位。因對知識的無盡熱情，他在尼日利亞翁多州的聯邦科技大學（Federal University of Technology, Akure）攻讀環境化學碩士學位，並於2021年畢業。目前，他在同一機構的化學系進修，成為環境化學的博士候選人。他的學術影響力遠超過學術界，擁有超過40篇出版物，包括國際認可的書籍章節和文章，顯著豐富了全球科學社群。他的專業領域涵蓋廣泛，包括環境化學、綠色化學、植物修復、化學生物學、土壤污染環境的生物修復、植物保護與動物健康、環境影響評估以及可生物降解塑料。除了學術成就外，他還擔任尼日利亞國家生物技術發展機構下的生物資源發展中心（Bioresources Development Centre）助理首席研究官。在這個角色中，他在推進生物技術研究和創新方面發揮了關鍵作用，進一步鞏固了他在科學領域的影響力。Babafemi 對解決複雜環境挑戰的奉獻精神以及他對可持續性的創新方法使他成為該領域的先驅。他對卓越的堅定承諾以及對科學和研究的多方面貢獻使他成為一位鼓舞人心的人物，並成為環境化學領域的知識燈塔。

Sesan Abiodun Aransiola 是尼日利亞聯邦科技大學（Federal University of Technology, Minna）微生物學系的環境微生物學博士。他於2009年和2014年分別獲得該系的學士學位（B.Tech）和碩士學位（M.Tech）。他在有機廢物的蚯蚓堆肥（Vermitechnology）中生產蚯蚓糞的研究專長，旨在幫助植物修復重金屬污染的土壤。目前，他是尼日利亞阿布賈大學（University of Abuja）微生物學系的講師。他的專業領域包括環境健康、植物修復、蚯蚓堆肥、海洋資源以及污染土壤的生物修復，包括塑料。Aransiola 的研究深植於土壤和水體修復的創新解決方案，對微生物生物技術和廢物管理做出了重要貢獻。他是一位獲獎的研究者，擁有超過90篇出版物，包括高影響因子的書籍章節、研究和評論文章。他共同編輯了多部全球關注的科學書籍，包括《Microbial Biotechnology for Bioenergy》（Elsevier）、《Ecological Interplays in Microbial Enzymology》、《Prospects for Soil Regeneration and Its Impact on Environmental Protection》、《Soil Microbiome in Green Technology Sustainability》、《Marine Bioprospecting for Sustainable Blue-Bioeconomy》（Springer）、《Microbial Biofilms - Applications and Control》、《Marine Greens: Environmental, Agricultural, Industrial and Biomedical Applications》、《Emerging Contaminants in Food and Food Products》、《Phytoremediation in Food Safety: Risks and Prospects》、《Biotoxins in Food: Threats and Benefits》（CRC Press）等，還有許多其他作品正在進行中。此外，他在尼日利亞國家生物技術研究與發展機構的生物資源發展中心擔任助理首席科學官，參與使用酒糟（乙醇的副產品）作為生物肥料來恢復污染土壤以用於農業的工作。Aransiola 博士的學術旅程伴隨著穩健的教學生涯和積極參與社區服務，他利用自己的知識促進可持續性。他的貢獻持續影響著學術界和更廣泛的環境科學社群。Abiodun 是尼日利亞微生物學會和美國微生物學會等組織的成員。

Gabriel Gbenga Babaniyi 是一位專注於生理學的動物生產專業人士。他在尼日利亞擔任伊洛林農業與鄉村管理培訓學院（Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute, ARMTI）的管理發展官。他的學術旅程從阿布賈大學的農業學士學位開始，並在伊洛林大學繼續攻讀動物生產的研究生學位。Babaniyi 的研究興趣包括再生農業、環境保護和水產養殖，並在多個知名期刊上發表了各種作品。他在農業管理方面的實務經驗，加上對研究和發展的強烈關注，使他成為解決與糧食安全和鄉村發展相關挑戰的關鍵人物。除了研究工作外，他還積極參與培訓促進、撰寫補助金和農業諮詢。Babaniyi 的學術和專業追求突顯了他對可持續農業實踐和鄉村轉型的承諾。

Naga Raju Maddela 於1996年至1998年在印度安納塔布爾的斯里克里希納德瓦拉亞大學（Sri Krishnadevaraya University）獲得微生物學碩士學位，並於2012年獲得博士學位。在其環境微生物學的博士課程中，他研究了工業廢水/殺蟲劑對土壤微生物及其生物活性的影響，自1998年以來一直擔任微生物學的教職。他於2013年至2015年在厄瓜多爾的國立亞馬遜大學（Universidad Estatal Amazonica）擔任Prometeo研究員（獲得SENESCYT的獎學金），並於2016年至2018年獲得中國中山大學的「博士後獎學金」。他還於2017年獲得「中國博士後科學基金」的外部資助，並於2020年獲得「馬納比技術大學」的內部資助。他參加了國內外會議，並在中國、古巴、厄瓜多爾、印度和新加坡展示研究數據。目前，他在厄瓜多爾波多維耶霍的馬納比技術大學（Universidad Tecnica de Manabi）健康科學學院擔任正教授。自2007年以來，他積極發表科學文章、書籍（作者和編輯）和章節。到目前為止，他已發表110篇文章、25本書和50個書章。