Biodegradable mulch films are essential for reducing plastic pollution in agriculture; however, current production methods often rely on complex and costly chemical processes. This study presents an innovative, ecofriendly approach to developing fully biodegradable mulch films using untreated vegetable stalks and sodium alginate through a simple blending method. By eliminating the need for pretreatment, this process significantly reduces energy consumption and maximizes agricultural waste utilization. The optimized film formulation (30 % vegetable stalk, 3 % solution, 40 % glycerin) demonstrated excellent mechanical and barrier properties, including tensile strength (6.8 MPa), elongation at break (29 %), water vapor permeability (1.88 x 10-12 g & sdot;cm-1 & sdot;Pa-1 & sdot;s-1), and UV-blocking efficiency (98.5 %), and thermal insulation and moisture retention properties. Rheological analysis showed that the addition of vegetable stalks impacted the film-forming solution's properties, enhancing processing and application performance. Additionally, the films facilitated seed germination and maintained functionality on the surface of moist soil, while rapidly degrading when buried in moist soil. Life Cycle Assessment confirmed that the biodegradable films significantly reduce environmental impacts, supporting their potential for widespread adoption in sustainable agricultural practices. This study provides a scalable and cost-effective strategy for converting agricultural residues into high-performance biodegradable films, addressing the need for sustainable solutions in agriculture and environmental protection.

来源平台：INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES