Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), green alternatives to petroleum-based plastics: a review

AZ Naser, I Deiab, BM Darras - RSC advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …

Enzymes, In Vivo Biocatalysis, and Metabolic Engineering for Enabling a Circular Economy and Sustainability

P Intasian, K Prakinee, A Phintha, D Trisrivirat… - Chemical …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Since the industrial revolution, the rapid growth and development of global industries have
depended largely upon the utilization of coal-derived chemicals, and more recently, the …

The microplastisphere: biodegradable microplastics addition alters soil microbial community structure and function

J Zhou, H Gui, CC Banfield, Y Wen, H Zang… - Soil Biology and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Plastics accumulating in the environment, especially microplastics (defined as particles< 5
mm), can lead to a range of problems and potential loss of ecosystem services …

Biopolymers and composites: Properties, characterization and their applications in food, medical and pharmaceutical industries

GP Udayakumar, S Muthusamy, B Selvaganesh… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polymers have occupied an indispensable role in almost all types of industries for their
immense physical and mechanical characteristics, mainly in food, packaging …

Development and advantages of biodegradable PHA polymers based on electrospun PHBV fibers for tissue engineering and other biomedical applications

Ł Kaniuk, U Stachewicz - ACS biomaterials science & engineering, 2021 - ACS Publications
Biodegradable polymeric biomaterials offer a significant advantage in disposable or fast-
consuming products in medical applications. Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) …

Narrowing the gap for bioplastic use in food packaging: an update

X Zhao, K Cornish, Y Vodovotz - Environmental science & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Plastic production has outgrown most other man-made materials, with more than 90% being
petroleum-based and nonbiodegradable. Packaging, primarily food packaging, consumes …

Alginate: Enhancement strategies for advanced applications

A Hurtado, AAA Aljabali, V Mishra… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Alginate is an excellent biodegradable and renewable material that is already used for a
broad range of industrial applications, including advanced fields, such as biomedicine and …

[HTML][HTML] Scaffolds in the microbial resistant era: Fabrication, materials, properties and tissue engineering applications

Á Serrano-Aroca, A Cano-Vicent, RS i Serra… - Materials Today Bio, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to microbial infections dramatically affect cell survival and increase the risk of implant
failure, scaffolds produced with antimicrobial materials are now much more likely to be …

Ultrasound‐driven on‐demand transient triboelectric nanogenerator for subcutaneous antibacterial activity

IM Imani, B Kim, X Xiao, N Rubab, BJ Park… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
To prevent surgical site infection (SSI), which significantly increases the rate morbidity and
mortality, eliminating microorganisms is prominent. Antimicrobial resistance is identified as a …

Improving biological production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) co-polymer: a critical review

G Policastro, A Panico, M Fabbricino - Reviews in Environmental Science …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Although poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)(PHBV) is the most
promising biopolymer for petroleum-based plastics replacement, the low processes …