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AI InsightIf the antibacterial properties of herbal extracts can be brought to the fore, it is thought that the shelf life of the product can be increased.
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Abstract
Plastic is the general name given to solid materials that are suitable for the production of industrial materials, have a wide usage area, synthetic or semi-synthetic, light, easily shaped and high chemical resistance. Petroleum-derived plastics are the most used and most important in the world. It is seen that the excessive production and consumption and the unconscious pollution of the environment increase in direct proportion. Since such plastics stay in the environment for a long time, the importance of plant-based plastic production is increasing. It is thought that the biodegradation time of plant-based plastics is short and it increases the quality of the living and non-living things in the environment instead of harming them. It can be produced with the desired durability, desired shape and flexibility like petroleum-based plastics in bioplastics. Although bioplastic production has come to the fore in recent years, the rate of bioplastic production remains lower due to the fact that petroleum-based plastic production is more factory-made. The increase in the use of chemical-containing plastics triggers the health of living things and global warming. It is thought that it is important to seek solutions by using antibacterial plants instead of using chemicals. If the antibacterial properties of herbal extracts can be brought to the fore, it is thought that the shelf life of the product can be increased.