Plastics are everywhere in our modern way of living, and their production keeps increasing
every year, causing major environmental concerns. Nowadays, the end-of-life management …

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

The Environmental concern and awareness around the globe have led to the development
of sustainable bio composites which are derived from renewable resources. Biodegradable …

Due to its low carbon footprint and environmental friendliness, polylactic acid (PLA) is one of
the most widely produced bioplastics in the world. Manufacturing attempts to partially …

Plastics have remained the material of choice, and after serving their intended purpose, a
large proportion ends up in the environment where they persist for centuries. The packaging …

Recently, thoughtful disagreements between scientists concerning environmental issues
including the use of renewable materials have enhanced universal awareness of the use of …

Plastic waste is currently generated at a rate approaching 400 Mt year–1. The amount of
plastics accumulating in the environment is growing rapidly, yet our understanding of its …

Bio-based polymers are a class of polymers made by living organisms, a few of them known
and commercialized yet. Due to poor mechanical strength and economic constraints, they …

Cellulose, starch, chitosan, polylactic acid, and polyhydroxyalkanoates are seen as
promising alternatives to conventional plastics in food packaging. However, the application …

In recent decades, demand for sustainable materials in place of low cost and high strength
materials has been trigged globally, which has motivated researchers towards …