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Abstract
This study evaluates cellulose caproate's environmental and economic viability (CEB-C6), a novel bioplastic derived from renewable cellulose and waste biomass, as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) were used to assess its performance relative to petrochemical plastics (e.g., PET, PP, HDPE, LDPE) and other commercial cellulose esters. The cradle-to-gate LCA examined carbon emissions and energy use, while the TEA focused on production costs, scalability, and market potential. Preliminary data suggest that CEB-C6 may offer reduced environmental impacts and competitive production costs under certain processing conditions. Comparative analysis using existing LCA/TEA studies supports its potential as a sustainable packaging material. Future applications and limitations are discussed to guide further research and commercialization. These findings indicate that CEB-C6 could play a role in reducing dependency on petroleum-based plastics if produced at scale with optimized processes.