[HTML][HTML] Applications of lignocellulosic fibers and lignin in bioplastics: A review
Lignocellulosic fibers and lignin are two of the most important natural bioresources in the
world. They show tremendous potential to decrease energy utilization/pollution and improve …
world. They show tremendous potential to decrease energy utilization/pollution and improve …
[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on natural fibers: technological and socio-economical aspects
Asian countries have abundant resources of natural fibers, but unfortunately, they have not
been optimally utilized. The facts showed that from 2014 to 2020, there was a shortfall in …
been optimally utilized. The facts showed that from 2014 to 2020, there was a shortfall in …
[HTML][HTML] Green composites made of bamboo fabric and poly (lactic) acid for packaging applications—A review
Petroleum based thermoplastics are widely used in a range of applications, particularly in
packaging. However, their usage has resulted in soaring pollutant emissions. Thus …
packaging. However, their usage has resulted in soaring pollutant emissions. Thus …
[HTML][HTML] Bioplastic classifications and innovations in antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant applications
Conventional plastics exacerbate climate change by generating substantial amounts of
greenhouse gases and solid wastes throughout their lifecycle. To address the environmental …
greenhouse gases and solid wastes throughout their lifecycle. To address the environmental …
Recent progress in flax fiber-based functional composites
H Li, R Tang, J Dai, Z Wang, S Meng, X Zhang… - Advanced fiber …, 2022 - Springer
In recent years, flax fiber as a green and renewable resources have attracted considerable
attention to be used as reinforcement in composites, using various technology. This review …
attention to be used as reinforcement in composites, using various technology. This review …
Polyhydroxyalkanoates biopolymers toward decarbonizing economy and sustainable future
P Rekhi, M Goswami, S Ramakrishna… - Critical Reviews in …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Polymers are synonymous with the modern way of living. However, polymers with a large
carbon footprint, especially those derived from nonrenewable petrochemical sources, are …
carbon footprint, especially those derived from nonrenewable petrochemical sources, are …
[HTML][HTML] Transgenic plants as a source of polyhydroxyalkanoates
J Dobrogojski, M Spychalski, R Luciński… - Acta Physiologiae …, 2018 - Springer
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) make a large class of biodegradable biopolymers that are
naturally synthesized by numerous microorganisms. These biopolymers could be an …
naturally synthesized by numerous microorganisms. These biopolymers could be an …
[HTML][HTML] Enzymatic treatment of flax for use in composites
J De Prez, AW Van Vuure, J Ivens, G Aerts… - Biotechnology …, 2018 - Elsevier
Enzymes are highly advantageous compared to dew retting to reach fibers of high and
consistent quality. However, no unambiguous insights have been retained from the …
consistent quality. However, no unambiguous insights have been retained from the …
[HTML][HTML] Plant fibers as composite reinforcements for biomedical applications
L Zamora-Mendoza, F Gushque, S Yanez, N Jara… - Bioengineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plant fibers possess high strength, high fracture toughness and elasticity, and have proven
useful because of their diversity, versatility, renewability, and sustainability. For biomedical …
useful because of their diversity, versatility, renewability, and sustainability. For biomedical …
A cut above the rest: Oxidative stress in chronic wounds and the potential role of polyphenols as therapeutics
Objectives The pathophysiology of chronic wounds typically involves redox imbalance and
inflammation pathway dysregulation, often with concomitant microbial infection …
inflammation pathway dysregulation, often with concomitant microbial infection …