Biofuels 2020: biorefineries based on lignocellulosic materials

M Valdivia, JL Galan, J Laffarga… - Microbial …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The production of liquid biofuels to blend with gasoline is of worldwide importance to secure
the energy supply while reducing the use of fossil fuels, supporting the development of rural …

Advanced approaches to produce polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolyesters in a sustainable and economic fashion

M Koller, G Braunegg - The EuroBiotech Journal, 2018 - sciendo.com
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), the only group of “bioplastics” sensu stricto, are accumulated
by various prokaryotes as intracellular “carbonosomes”. When exposed to exogenous stress …

A comprehensive review on natural fibers: technological and socio-economical aspects

A Karimah, MR Ridho, SS Munawar, Ismadi, Y Amin… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Asian countries have abundant resources of natural fibers, but unfortunately, they have not
been optimally utilized. The facts showed that from 2014 to 2020, there was a shortfall in …

The role of biotechnology in the transition from plastics to bioplastics: An opportunity to reconnect global growth with sustainability

M Degli Esposti, D Morselli, F Fava, L Bertin… - FEBS open …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Building new value chains, through the valorization of biomass components for the
development of innovative bio‐based products (BBPs) aimed at specific market sectors, will …

Polysaccharides from the marine environment with pharmacological, cosmeceutical and nutraceutical potential

N Ruocco, S Costantini, S Guariniello, M Costantini - Molecules, 2016 - mdpi.com
Carbohydrates, also called saccharides, are molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen. They are the most abundant biomolecules and essential components of many …

Unexplored possibilities of all-polysaccharide composites

I Šimkovic - Carbohydrate polymers, 2013 - Elsevier
Composites made solely from polysaccharides are mostly ecological because they can
degrade without leaving behind ecologically harmful residues, in contrast to composites …

[HTML][HTML] Cellulose bionanocomposites for sustainable planet and people: A global snapshot of preparation, properties, and applications

Y Khairnar, D Hansora, C Hazra, D Kundu… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Although extensive research and development efforts are being made in the field of bio-
based composites as advanced functional materials, we are yet far away from bioeconomy …

Functional oligosaccharides: production, properties and applications

S Patel, A Goyal - World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2011 - Springer
Worldwide interest in oligosaccharides has been increasing ever since they were accorded
the prebiotic status. The oligosaccharides of various origin like, bacteria, algae, fungi and …

Effect of polyethylene glycol on polysaccharides: From molecular modification, composite matrixes, synergetic properties to embeddable application in food fields

L Gong, J Zhu, Y Yang, S Qiao, L Ma, H Wang… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a flexible, water-soluble, non-immunogenic, as well as
biocompatible polymer, and it could synergize with polysaccharides for food applications …

Natural polysaccharides: Chemical properties and application in pharmaceutical formulations

M Tudu, A Samanta - European Polymer Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural polysaccharides have an important role in pharmaceutical industries and are
considered a huge source and importance. Polysaccharides are biopolymers characterized …