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Systematic Transition to a New Generation of Bioplastics Next Article in Journal Graphene …

A million tonnes of plastic produced each year are disposed of after single use.
Biodegradable polymers have become a promising material as an alternative to petroleum …

Macroalgal blooms are increasing globally as a result of anthropogenic stressors and are
leading to negative environmental and socio-economic impacts. There is, however, an …

Bioplastics derived from organic materials other than crude oil are often suggested as
sustainable solutions for tackling end-of-life plastic waste, but little is known of their …

Wound infection causes certain physical harm to patients, even life-threatening, and brings a
huge economic burden to society, which is one of the urgent problems to be solved in …

Marine biorefineries, based on macroalgal (seaweed) feedstocks, could provide sustainable
alternative sources of food, energy, and materials. Green macroalgae, with their unique …

The global shift towards biodegradable composite has made polysaccharides a green
alternative to synthetic polymers owing to their biocompatibility, sustainability, and …

Thermoplastic starch (TPS) reinforced by 1 wt% nanofiber cellulose (NFC) reinforcing from
water hyacinth was produced. Ultrasonic vibration time (UVT) was applied to …

Bacterial cellulose nanofibers (BCNF) were employed in order to improve various properties
of fish myofibrillar protein (FMP) films of Silver carp. Three different levels (2, 4 and 6%, w/w) …

Extensive usage of long-lasting petroleum based plastics for short-lived application such as
packaging has raised concerns regarding their role in environmental pollution. In this …