Background Starch-based films are degradable, renewable, cost effective, and can be used
as a foodstuff packaging material. Functional starch-based films have attracted extensive …

Undesired discharge of various effluents directly into the aquatic ecosystem can adversely
affect water quality, endangering aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna. Therefore, the …

Cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide on earth. It has a large number of desirable
properties. Its low toxicity makes it more useful for a variety of applications. Nowadays, its …

Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from wastes is a valuable strategy from the
environmental and economical points of view. Herein, a novel and cost-effective method for …

From the environmental perspective, it is essential to develop cheap, eco-friendly, and
highly efficient materials for water and wastewater treatment. In this regard, hydrogels and …

The integration of in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) and membrane separation technology
(MST) was appealing for one-step efficient removal of complex dye-contaminated oily …

A new biocomposite cross-linked glutaraldehyde-chitosan/MgO/Fe3O4 (CTS-
GL/MgO/Fe3O4) adsorbent with magneto-responsiveness was prepared and applied for the …

Methylene blue (MB), a common dye in the textile industry, has a multitude of detrimental
consequences on humans and the environment. Accordingly, it is necessary to remove dyes …

Shortage of drinking water has gained potential interest over the last few decades.
Discharged industrial effluent, including various toxic pollutants, to water surfaces is one of …

Probiotics are essential to improve the health of the host, whereas maintaining the viability of
probiotics in harsh environments remains a challenge. Polysaccharides have non-toxicity …