[HTML][HTML] Poly (lactic Acid): A versatile biobased polymer for the future with multifunctional properties—From monomer synthesis, polymerization techniques and …

E Balla, V Daniilidis, G Karlioti, T Kalamas… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Environmental problems, such as global warming and plastic pollution have forced
researchers to investigate alternatives for conventional plastics. Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), one …

[HTML][HTML] Possibility routes for textile recycling technology

D Damayanti, LA Wulandari, A Bagaskoro, A Rianjanu… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The fashion industry contributes to a significant environmental issue due to the increasing
production and needs of the industry. The proactive efforts toward developing a more …

[HTML][HTML] Natural polymers for the maintenance of oral health: Review of recent advances and perspectives

A Paradowska-Stolarz, M Wieckiewicz… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The success of modern dental treatment is strongly dependent on the materials used both
temporarily and permanently. Among all dental materials, polymers are a very important …

Recent progress of preparation of branched poly (lactic acid) and its application in the modification of polylactic acid materials

X Zhao, J Li, J Liu, W Zhou, S Peng - International Journal of Biological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) with branched structure has abundant terminal groups, high
melt strength, good rheological properties, and excellent processability; it is a new research …

[HTML][HTML] Recent progress in modification strategies of nanocellulose-based aerogels for oil absorption application

MA Iskandar, EB Yahya, HPS Abdul Khalil, AA Rahman… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Oil spills and oily wastewater have become a major environmental problem in recent years,
directly impacting the environment and biodiversity. Several techniques have been …

A comprehensive review on textile waste valorization techniques and their applications

PK Mishra, AMD Izrayeel, BK Mahur, A Ahuja… - … Science and Pollution …, 2022 - Springer
An increase in population compels the textile industry to expand production to fulfill the
apparel requirement, resulting in huge textile waste. These wastes are managed either by …

[HTML][HTML] Insights into agricultural-waste-based nano-activated carbon fabrication and modifications for wastewater treatment application

S Muhammad, HPS Abdul Khalil, S Abd Hamid… - Agriculture, 2022 - mdpi.com
The past few years have witnessed extensive global industrial development that has led to
massive pollution to most available water resources. There is no alternative to sustainable …

[HTML][HTML] Polysaccharides for biodegradable packaging materials: Past, present, and future (Brief Review)

KV Aleksanyan - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The ecological problems emerging due to accumulation of non-biodegradable plastics are
becoming more and more urgent. This problem can be solved by the development of …

Recent advances in cellulose-based hydrophobic food packaging

N Asim, M Badiei, M Mohammad - Emergent Materials, 2021 - Springer
Global food packaging is a billion-dollar market that is projected to reach USD 464 billion by
2027. Various regulations, bans, and standards paved the way for utilizing environmentally …

[HTML][HTML] Cotton wastes functionalized biomaterials from micro to nano: a cleaner approach for a sustainable environmental application

S Rizal, AK HPS, AA Oyekanmi, ON Gideon… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The exponential increase in textile cotton wastes generation and the ineffective processing
mechanism to mitigate its environmental impact by developing functional materials with …