A review of natural polysaccharides: Sources, characteristics, properties, food, and pharmaceutical applications
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
demand for green/sustainable products. To this end, various biobased foams have either …
[HTML][HTML] Beyond Plastic: Oleogel as gel-state biodegradable thermoplastics
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
circular economy. The bio-based plastics currently on the market are predominantly used in …