Plastics play an essential role in food packaging; their primary function is to preserve the
nature of the food, ensure adequate shelf life and ensure food safety. Plastics are being …

Biodegradable plastics are among the most promising materials to replace conventional
petroleum-based plastics that have caused many adverse impacts on the environment, such …

In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …

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 …

Environmental impacts and consumer concerns have necessitated the study of bio-based
materials as alternatives to petrochemicals for packaging applications. The purpose of this …

Social and economic development has driven considerable scientific and engineering
efforts on the discovery, development and utilization of polymers. Polylactic acid (PLA) is …

Exploring feasible and renewable alternatives to reduce dependency on traditional fossil-
based plastics is critical for sustainable development. These alternatives can be produced …

Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is an aliphatic polyester that can be derived from natural and
renewable resources. Owing to favorable features, such as biocompatibility …

Lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) is globally available and sustainable feedstock containing
sugar-rich platform that can be converted to biofuels and specialty products through …

The use of membranes for separation and purification applications is growing significantly.
Most membrane fabrication materials are harmful to the environment. For this purpose …