scholarly journals Green Production of Biodegradable Mulch Films for Effective Weed Control

ACS Omega ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Wang ◽  
Xiaoyan Sun ◽  
Bibo Long ◽  
Fayong Li ◽  
Chong Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Biodegradable Mulch ◽  
Green Production ◽  
Mulch Films

scholarly journals Biodegradable Mulch Films for Weed Suppression in the Establishment Year of Matted-row Strawberries

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 665-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.A. Weber
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Weed Suppression ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
The Third ◽  
Weed Growth ◽  
Black Paper ◽  
Biodegradable Mulch ◽  
Mulch Films

Adequate weed control in the establishment year of matted-row strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) is crucial for the long-term viability of plantings. Suppression of weed growth until the new strawberry plants are established and runners rooted is an effective strategy in new plantings. Three biodegradable mulch films were compared to standard weed control for establishing matted-row strawberries. Two films were test products using a biodegradable polymer, either clear or black, covering brown 40-lb kraft paper (IP40 Clear and IP40 Black, respectively). The third material was Planters paper, a black paper mulch. The films were evaluated for weed suppression, rate of degradation and effects on runner production and fruit yield. Additionally, the ability of runners that were formed to root as the film degraded was also observed. The IP40 Black mulch reduced the number of weeds compared to the standard control but did not degrade quickly enough for runners to root. The Planters paper also had fewer weeds, but it degraded quickly along the edges where it was covered by soil. This allowed the wind to tear it and blow large pieces off the plots. The IP40 Clear degraded in a timely manner and allowed runner rooting, but it was not acceptable as a weed suppression material. The IP40 Black and Planters paper mulches were effective for weed control in the establishment year, but rate of degradation was too slow in the former case and too fast in the latter. Runner production and fruit yield were not affected by any of the mulch materials compared to standard control.

Assessment of aliphatic–aromatic copolyester biodegradable mulch films. Part II: Laboratory simulated conditions

Chemosphere ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
pp. 1607-1616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thitisilp Kijchavengkul ◽  
Rafael Auras ◽  
Maria Rubino ◽  
Mathieu Ngouajio ◽  
R. Thomas Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Biodegradable Mulch ◽  
Mulch Films

PBAT biodegradable mulch films: Study of ecotoxicological impacts using Allium cepa, Lactuca sativa and HepG2/C3A cell culture

Chemosphere ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 256 ◽  
pp. 126985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Moraes Sinohara Souza ◽  
Lais Roberta Deroldo Sommaggio ◽  
Maria Aparecida Marin-Morales ◽  
Ana Rita Morales
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Lactuca Sativa ◽  
Biodegradable Mulch ◽  
Mulch Films

Development and prospect of biodegradable mulch films in China

2019 ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
H. Wenqing ◽  
L. Zhen ◽  
Y. Changrong ◽  
H. Xin ◽  
L. Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biodegradable Mulch ◽  
Mulch Films

Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Mulch Films Contained Poly(Lactic Acid) and Modified Natural Rubber Prepared by Blown Film Extrusion

2017 ◽  
Vol 873 ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Tarinee Nampitch ◽  
Thiti Kaisone ◽  
Pran Hanthanon ◽  
Chanon Wiphanurat ◽  
Sumate Ouipanich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Black ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Carbonyl Groups ◽  
Biodegradable Film ◽  
Film Extrusion ◽  
Blown Film ◽  
Biodegradable Mulch ◽  
Ester Linkage ◽  
Mulch Films ◽  
Blown Film Extrusion

The present research aimed to develop biodegradable mulch films that could resolve the environmental problem in agriculture. The research also compared the properties of transparent and black commercial mulch films. Blended films were prepared by blown-film extrusion, heating at 170 °C, and rotation at 55 rpm. The results revealed that the appearance of FTIR spectra were shown as functional groups of PBAT, described at 1710 cm-1 and 1267 cm-1, which corresponds to carbonyl groups in ester linkage and C-O in ester linkage, respectively. The presence of O-H carboxylic acids, attributed within the range 910-950 cm-1. The films containing 10% PLA loading showed peaks from 937 to 1712 cm-1, more than films containing 20% PLA loading. The carbon black contained in the biodegradable film could interrupt the mobility of the polymer chain, leading to decreased Tm, while the incorporation of carbon black in biodegradable mulch films could increase the tensile properties of blends.

How Performance and Fate of Biodegradable Mulch Films are Impacted by Field Ageing

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 2588-2600 ◽  
Author(s):  
François Touchaleaume ◽  
Hélène Angellier-Coussy ◽  
Guy César ◽  
Grégory Raffard ◽  
Nathalie Gontard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biodegradable Mulch ◽  
Mulch Films

scholarly journals Assessment of the Effect of Mulch Film on Crops in the Arid Agricultural Region of China under Future Climate Scenarios

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1819
Author(s):  
Lu Deng ◽  
Xianyong Meng ◽  
Ruide Yu ◽  
Qian Wang
Keyword(s):  
Water Use Efficiency ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Arid Regions ◽  
Climate Scenario ◽  
Dndc Model ◽  
Mulch Film ◽  
Biodegradable Mulch ◽  
Biomass Yields ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Mulch Films

Plastic mulch film is widely used in agricultural production. However, there are very few studies on degradable mulch film. In order to investigate the effects of using degradable mulch film in arid regions on crop yield and water use efficiency, we used fully biodegradable mulch films on both maize and bare land cultivation experimental areas. The DeNitrification-DeComposition (DNDC) model was used to analyze changes in maize biomass in the future under different climate scenario models. We found that using fully biodegradable mulch film in an arid region had a positive effect on biomass yields. In 2015–2017, the annual maize biomass yield increased by 24.5%, 28.9%, and 32.9%, respectively. Hence, this method has expansion and promotion value. A comparison of the DNDC model simulated biomass yields and actual measured values found that the ranges of R2, root mean square error (RMSE), and model efficiency (ME) were 0.98–0.99, 0.38–0.86 mg C ha−1, and 0.80–0.98. This result shows that the DNDC model can accurately simulate changes in maize biomass in this region. Under the premise of a good model fit, future climate scenario model data were used to drive the DNDC model. The results showed that the possible range of maize biomass yields in the future is −6.5% to 10.3%, with the most probable range being 0.2–1.5%. Using future climatic conditions, our work suggests that degradable mulch films can increase water use efficiency by an average of 9.5%. The results of this study can be used to promote the use of degradable mulch films in arid regions, significantly improving sustainable agricultural development.

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