Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were isolated from unripe banana peel by acid hydrolysis, with
different acid concentrations (0.1%, 1.0% and 10% v/v), followed by mechanical treatment …

The objective of this work was to develop biodegradable films using fibrous residue from the
extraction of cassava starch and to investigate its effect as a reinforcement agent in …

Plastic-based food packaging is generating a serious environmental problem by
accumulating large amounts of plastic in the surroundings. Ecological and health concerns …

Starch based materials look promising substitutes for common plastic materials in many
applications provided that water resistance and thermal stability are much improved. One …

Abstract Background and Objective: Starch-based biopolymer films have disadvantages
such as poor mechanical and barrier properties against water vapour that restrict their …

This study investigated the effectiveness of cellulose nanocrystals derived from cassava
residues as a reinforcement to starch films. Thermoplastic starch films are biodegradable to …

This study dealt on the potential of producing thermoplastic starch (TPS) films as packaging
material with improved properties by incorporating bamboo cellulose nanowhiskers (CNWs) …

The use of native starch as a thermoplastic polymer is limited by its fragility and high
moisture absorption. Native potato starch was derivatized using different agents in order to …

In recent years, because of the limited availability of oil resources and the increasing
concerns regarding environment protection, much attention has been drawn to produce …

Biodegradable polymeric blends have been widely studied due to their potential of reducing
pollution caused by non-biodegradable materials. The research described here describes a …