Access to a wide range of plastic materials has been rationalized by the increased demand
from growing populations and the development of high-throughput production systems …

The environmental impact associated with fossil fuel-based polymers has paved the way to
explore biopolymer-based plastics, their properties, and their applications. Bioplastics are …

Environmental challenges related to the mismanagement of plastic waste became even
more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for new solutions regarding the use …

The rising significance of the field of biopolymers has driven the rapid progress of this
distinctive class of polymeric materials in the past decades. Biodegradable polymers have …

Background Plastic is widely utilized in packaging, frameworks, and as coverings material.
Its overconsumption and slow degradation, pose threats to ecosystems due to its toxic …

Biodegradable plastic mulch film (BDM) is an environmentally friendly alternative to
conventional polyethylene mulch, and has been growingly used in agriculture. However …

Facilitating the transformation of innovation systems is a vital endeavor within the global
quest to diminish the detrimental environmental consequences of economic activities …

Background The problems arising from the accumulation of plastic have led to
comprehensive research for bio-based packaging materials. Proteins are a promising …

The unprecedented rise of plastics has caused substantial greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions. In this study, material flow analysis and GHG accounting models were integrated …

The agricultural sector accounts for a significant amount of waste that possesses adverse
effects on the environment. Exploitation and maximum usage of agricultural residues as a …