A review of natural polysaccharides: Sources, characteristics, properties, food, and pharmaceutical applications

I Benalaya, G Alves, J Lopes, LR Silva - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Natural polysaccharides, which are described in this study, are some of the most extensively
used biopolymers in food, pharmaceutical, and medical applications, because they are …

[HTML][HTML] A review of advancements in synthesis, manufacturing and properties of environment friendly biobased Polyfurfuryl Alcohol Resin and its Composites

DC Odiyi, T Sharif, RS Choudhry, S Mallik… - Composites Part B …, 2023 - Elsevier
The quest for environmentally friendly and sustainable materials in the production of fibre
reinforced composite materials has led to the use of biobased materials, which are easily …

Enhancing Polymer Sustainability: Eco-Conscious Strategies

A Beena Unni, T Muringayil Joseph - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polymer sustainability is a pressing concern in today's world driven by the increasing
demand for environmentally friendly materials. This review paper provides a comprehensive …

Marine sponges as bioindicators of pollution by synthetic microfibers in Antarctica

A Corti, G Pagano, AL Giudice, M Papale… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Different marine sponge species from Tethys Bay, Antarctica, were analyzed for
contamination by polyester and polyamide microplastics (MPs). The PISA (Polymer …

[HTML][HTML] Starting materials, processes and characteristics of bio-based foams: A review

X Wang, J Jang, Y Su, J Liu, H Zhang, Z He… - Journal of Bioresources …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biofoam products have attracted considerable attention lately because there is a growing
demand for green/sustainable products. To this end, various biobased foams have either …

[HTML][HTML] Beyond Plastic: Oleogel as gel-state biodegradable thermoplastics

L Lamanna, G Corigliano, A Narayanan… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The crisis of plastic waste highlights the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. Bioplastics
are seen as a potential solution; however, challenges persist as many are still derived from …

Glycerol and its derivatives as potential C-3 bio-based building blocks for accessing active pharmaceutical ingredients

R Morodo, L Bovy, DV Silva-Brenes, JCM Monbaliu - Green Chemistry, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
This review discusses the underexploited potential of renewable glycerol and its derivatives
for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients, some of which are on the World …

Sustainability of bio‐based polyethylene: The influence of biomass sourcing and end‐of‐life

L Ritzen, B Sprecher, C Bakker… - Journal of Industrial …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Bio‐based polymers may present a sustainable, circular way to reduce the environmental
impact of plastics because they are produced from biomass that absorbs CO2 during its …

A Competitive High‐Throughput Screening Platform for Designing Polylactic Acid‐Specific Binding Peptides

Y Lu, KW Hintzen, T Kurkina, Y Ji… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Among biobased polymers, polylactic acid (PLA) is recognized as one of the most promising
bioplastics to replace petrochemical‐based polymers. PLA is typically blended with other …

Bio-Based Plastics in Product Design: The State of the Art and Challenges to Overcome

P Bos, L Ritzen, S van Dam, R Balkenende, C Bakker - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Replacing fossil-based feedstock with renewable alternatives is a crucial step towards a
circular economy. The bio-based plastics currently on the market are predominantly used in …