Starch is a biodegradable biopolymer, a sustainable material that can replace conventional
petrochemical-based plastics. However, starch has some limitations, as it must be …

Enhancing awareness of personal cleanliness and antibacterial resistance has intensified
the antibacterial substance request on consumable products. Antibacterial agents that have …

To illustrate the correlations between molecular structures and the film-forming properties of
thermoplastic starch from various botanical sources, starches from cereal, tuber and legume …

Recently, the research on innovative food packaging has been oriented toward
biodegradable materials to lower the environmental impact generated by conventional …

The increasing use of petroleum plastics has caused environmental damage due to the
degradation time of these materials. An alternative to petroleum plastics could be …

Adhesives derived from natural biomass, such as starch, cellulose, and plant protein, are
attracting attention as alternatives to harmful formaldehyde-based adhesives in the wood …

Silicone is often used in environments where water repellency is an advantage. Contact with
water promotes the adhesion of microorganisms and biofilm formation. Depending on the …

The substantial waste of perishable foods during transportation significantly contributes to
greenhouse gas emissions, intensifying the climate crisis. To mitigate the rapid spoilage of …

Thermoplastic starch, as an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics, possesses
numerous advantages, including cost-effectiveness, complete biodegradability, and …

Colok seed (Talisia floresii Standl) represents 80% of the total fruit weight and is obtained
from trees that grow mainly in Yucatan Peninsula. The aim of this work was the …