Effect of Green Logistics Management on Biodegradability Studies of Lignin-Based Materials with Sustainable Environment

Abstract

  In today’s era, bioplastic is too important for renewability. For this purpose, green logistic management is an important part of biodegradability for the green environment. There has been a rise in demand for biodegradable, ecologically benign, and sustainable alternatives. Although various biopolymers, including polylactic acid, cellulose, starch, and plant proteins, have been combined to create bioplastics, further research and development are still needed to ensure that the materials can be used for a broad range of purposes. For multinational corporations, infrastructure, and commitments to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibilities are becoming more crucial action items. In addition to satisfying global compliance requirements and stakeholders who are motivated by values, these policies seek to safeguard the environment and all its inhabitants in the long run. Lignin, the world's second most prevalent natural biopolymer, acts as a matrix for cellulose and hemicellulose in plant cell walls, giving biofibers their mechanical strength. These bio-renewable polymers have emerged as a viable alternative to traditional metallic and organic materials for a wide range of applications. This is due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and inexpensive manufacturing costs. In this chapter, the biodegradability of lignin-based composites is compared with that of conventional composites. This chapter will give an encyclopedic view of research used to assess biodegradability. This chapter will also attempt to link biodegradation to structure and raw materials, focusing on the biodegradation of lignin-based healthcare products. The chapter covers the basic introduction of lignin, various biological degradation mechanisms of linings in-depth, different microbes responsible for biodegradation, and factors affecting lignin degradation.