[HTML][HTML] Applications of lignocellulosic fibers and lignin in bioplastics: A review

J Yang, YC Ching, CH Chuah - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
Lignocellulosic fibers and lignin are two of the most important natural bioresources in the
world. They show tremendous potential to decrease energy utilization/pollution and improve …

Research advances in chemical modifications of starch for hydrophobicity and its applications: A review

X Wang, L Huang, C Zhang, Y Deng, P Xie, L Liu… - Carbohydrate …, 2020 - Elsevier
Starch has received research focus due to its low cost, excellent film-forming ability, bio-
compatibility, extensive sources, renewability and biodegradability. However, native starch …

[HTML][HTML] A current advancement on the role of lignin as sustainable reinforcement material in biopolymeric blends

M Mariana, T Alfatah, AK HPS, EB Yahya… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
Recently, the demand for biodegradable, eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives has been
on the increase. Although numerous biopolymers such as cellulose, starch, plants proteins …

[HTML][HTML] Current research and applications of starch-based biodegradable films for food packaging

H Onyeaka, KC Obileke, G Makaka, N Nwokolo - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of biodegradable packaging material as an alternative to conventional
petrochemical-based polymers is based on the environmental issues associated with …

[HTML][HTML] Application of nanotechnology in food: processing, preservation, packaging and safety assessment

R Biswas, M Alam, A Sarkar, MI Haque, MM Hasan… - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
Even though nanotechnology is extensively applied in agriculture, biochemistry, medicine
and many other sectors, it is a developing field that conforms to new and more complex …

Nanotechnology application in food packaging: A plethora of opportunities versus pending risks assessment and public concerns

S Alfei, B Marengo, G Zuccari - Food Research International, 2020 - Elsevier
Environmental factors, oxidation and microorganisms contamination, are the major causes
for food spoilage, which leads to sensory features alteration, loss of quality, production of …

[HTML][HTML] Recent developments in food packaging based on nanomaterials

Y Huang, L Mei, X Chen, Q Wang - Nanomaterials, 2018 - mdpi.com
The increasing demand for high food quality and safety, and concerns of environment
sustainable development have been encouraging researchers in the food industry to exploit …

[HTML][HTML] Green flexible electronics based on starch

H Xiang, Z Li, H Liu, T Chen, H Zhou… - npj Flexible Electronics, 2022 - nature.com
Flexible electronics (FEs) with excellent flexibility or foldability may find widespread
applications in the wearable devices, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and …

[HTML][HTML] Lignins as promising renewable biopolymers and bioactive compounds for high-performance materials

C Vasile, M Baican - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The recycling of biomass into high-value-added materials requires important developments
in research and technology to create a sustainable circular economy. Lignin, as a …

Investigation into lignin modified PBAT/thermoplastic starch composites: Thermal, mechanical, rheological and water absorption properties

M Li, Y Jia, X Shen, T Shen, Z Tan, W Zhuang… - Industrial Crops and …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study prepared ternary composites PBAT/thermoplastic starch (TPS)/lignin containing
20, 30 and 40 wt% of TPS/lignin fillers via thermal compounding, and found that lignin …