In recent years, efforts to counteract human-caused environmental damage resulted in a
sharp increase in the demand for biopolymer films, which are becoming an interesting …

Glycerol is the major by-product of the biodiesel production line. Every cycle of processing,
yields∼ 10%(w/w) of waste glycerol, and therefore, creates a glut in the glycerol market. The …

Packaging plays a vital role in safeguarding food from environmental factors and
contamination. However, the overuse and improper disposal of non-biodegradable plastic …

Bioplastics are gaining more attention over synthetic plastics owing to their non-hazardous
properties. Earlier studies had reported the biodegradation and solubility properties of yam …

At present, people more actively pursuing biodegradable-based food packaging to lower the
environmental problems of plastic-based packaging. Starch could become a promising …

At present, the research and innovation of packaging materials are in a period of rapid
development. Starch, a sustainable, low-cost, and abundant polymer, can develop …

The objective of this study was to determine the properties of natural jicama starch and
edible film made from the starch. The film was prepared by adding agarwood aetoxylon …

Petroleum-based polymers are used in a multitude of products in the commercial world, but
their high degree of contamination and non-biodegradability make them unattractive. The …

The ideal food packaging materials are recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable. Starch
from plant sources, such as tubers, legumes, cereals, and agro‐industrial plant residues, is …

The research of starch as a matrix material for manufacturing biodegradable films has been
gaining popularity in recent years, indicating its potential and possible limitations. To …