Development of an Enzymatic Treatment Method to Promote the Degradation of Durable Biodegradable Agricultural Materials after Use

Abstract

The decrease and aging of agricultural workers demand labor-saving technologies. In addition, the increase of used plastics on the earth is a major problem, and countermeasures are urgently needed. This paper explains these social conditions and clarifies the needs for biodegradable plastic products. Next, we introduce the development of biodegradable plastic degrading enzymes to promote the degradation of durable biodegradable plastic agricultural mulch films at the timing intended by users. In the future, the development of new applications for plastics is expected by combining various biodegradable plastic products with degrading enzymes.

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