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 …

Over the past few decades, with the development of science and technology, the field of
biomedicine has rapidly developed, especially with respect to biomedical materials. Low …

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

Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), one of the most important classes of specialty polymeric
materials, has immense potential in several industrial applications. They have unique rubber …

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) bagasse (SCB) is a biomass of agricultural waste
obtained from sugarcane processing that has been found in abundance globally. Due to its …

Lactic acid is an organic compound produced via fermentation by different microorganisms
that are able to use different carbohydrate sources. Lactic acid bacteria are the main …

Lactic acid is an already consolidated bioproduct in the world market. It has many
applications, such as: the production of biodegradable polymers, substitution of plastics from …

Fermentative production of optically pure lactic acid has roused interest among researchers
in recent years due to its high potential for applications in a wide range of fields. More …

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

Upcoming bio-refineries will be at the heart of the manufacture of future transportation fuels,
chemicals and materials. A narrow number of platform molecules are envisioned to bridge …