Helianthus annuus L. seed hull is an abundant waste of the edible oil industry. To envisage
potential applications of this waste, here, we aimed to analyze the chemical composition of …

Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCs) was successfully isolated from pepper biowaste using lactic
acid hydrolysis and employed as filler in seaweed biocomposite. Optimization of hydrolysis …

Composite films with different Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed and corn starch
concentrations were developed, and the effect of these concentrations on the films' optical …

Recently, the importance of using biocompatible nanocomposite film with suitable properties
has attracted interest for use in potential applications in the biomedical area. In this study …

The design of biodegradable polymeric materials is of increasing scientific interest due to
accelerating levels of plastics pollution. One area of increasing interest is the design of …

The materials sector has grown significantly over the last few decades. One from the
community worldwide has embraced using natural fibers and biopolymers in many products …

In recent times, the indiscriminate disposal of post-consumer plastic packaging material has
received global attention. There is a need to develop an alternative packaging material from …

The accumulation of non-biodegradable waste created by plastic products made from
petroleum-based polymers has had a severe influence on the environment. Seaweed (SW) …

This book presents the advancement of coating materials technology especially in
agriculture, particularly for fertilizers. Fertilizers are a critical component in meeting rising …

This study aims to evaluate the influence of inorganic filler on the properties of seaweed-
based film. Seaweed composite films were prepared from raw red seaweed (Kappaphycus …