Poly (butylene succinate)(PBS): Materials, processing, and industrial applications
The development of biodegradable and compostable materials as alternative to fossil-based
plastics is today of paramount importance. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is a class of …
plastics is today of paramount importance. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is a class of …
Natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid, polylactic acid blends and their composites for advanced applications
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from lactic acid that has been
chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a …
chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a …
Effect of glycerol plasticizer loading on the physical, mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch biopolymers
This research was set out to explore the development of arrowroot starch (AS) films using
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …
Recent advances in polymers and polymer composites for food packaging
The growing world population, evolving urbanization, and globalization have created more
demand for food, which has increased challenges in food safety. Development and …
demand for food, which has increased challenges in food safety. Development and …
Polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposite: Processing, additive manufacturing and advanced applications
Over recent years, enthusiasm towards the manufacturing of biopolymers has attracted
considerable attention due to the rising concern about depleting resources and worsening …
considerable attention due to the rising concern about depleting resources and worsening …
A review of nanocellulose adsorptive membrane as multifunctional wastewater treatment
Dyes, inorganic and organic solvents, heavy metals and oils represent a substantial danger
to water supplies, which is a major global problem. Advanced research and development in …
to water supplies, which is a major global problem. Advanced research and development in …
Lignocellulosic biomass as renewable feedstock for biodegradable and recyclable plastics production: A sustainable approach
Rapid increment in fossil-derived single-use plastic disposal has led to human-made plastic
mountains and leading to ecological imbalance. Therefore, the development of alternative …
mountains and leading to ecological imbalance. Therefore, the development of alternative …
Bio-based active food packaging materials: Sustainable alternative to conventional petrochemical-based packaging materials
In food industry, a growing concern is the use of suitable packaging material (ie,
biodegradable coatings and films) with enhanced thermal, mechanical and barrier …
biodegradable coatings and films) with enhanced thermal, mechanical and barrier …
Micro-and nanocellulose in polymer composite materials: A review
The high demand for plastic and polymeric materials which keeps rising every year makes
them important industries, for which sustainability is a crucial aspect to be taken into …
them important industries, for which sustainability is a crucial aspect to be taken into …
A review on biological synthesis of the biodegradable polymers polyhydroxyalkanoates and the development of multiple applications
B Dalton, P Bhagabati, J De Micco, RB Padamati… - Catalysts, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polyhydroxyalkanoates, or PHAs, belong to a class of biopolyesters where the
biodegradable PHA polymer is accumulated by microorganisms as intracellular granules …
biodegradable PHA polymer is accumulated by microorganisms as intracellular granules …