[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in biodegradable polymers for sustainable applications

A Samir, FH Ashour, AAA Hakim… - Npj Materials …, 2022 - nature.com
The interest in producing biodegradable polymers by chemical treatment, microorganisms
and enzymes has increased to make it easier to dispose after the end of its use without …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainability of biodegradable plastics: new problem or solution to solve the global plastic pollution?

TD Moshood, G Nawanir, F Mahmud… - Current Research in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic usage is increasing the number of pollutants in the environment. Plastic particles and
other plastic-based pollutants are found in our environment and food chain, posing a threat …

Recent advances in lignocellulosic biomass for biofuels and value-added bioproducts-A critical review

V Ashokkumar, R Venkatkarthick, S Jayashree… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lignocellulosic biomass is a highly renewable, economical, and carbon–neutral feedstock
containing sugar-rich moieties that can be processed to produce second-generation biofuels …

A strong, biodegradable and recyclable lignocellulosic bioplastic

Q Xia, C Chen, Y Yao, J Li, S He, Y Zhou, T Li… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Renewable and biodegradable materials derived from biomass are attractive candidates to
replace non-biodegradable petrochemical plastics. However, the mechanical performance …

The role of lignin and lignin-based materials in sustainable construction–a comprehensive review

P Jędrzejczak, MN Collins, T Jesionowski… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
The construction industry in the 21st century faces numerous global challenges associated
with growing concerns for the environment. Therefore, this review focuses on the role of …

[HTML][HTML] Seaweed for climate mitigation, wastewater treatment, bioenergy, bioplastic, biochar, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics: a review

M Farghali, IMA Mohamed, AI Osman… - Environmental Chemistry …, 2023 - Springer
The development and recycling of biomass production can partly solve issues of energy,
climate change, population growth, food and feed shortages, and environmental pollution …

[HTML][HTML] Thermogravimetric analysis properties of cellulosic natural fiber polymer composites: A review on influence of chemical treatments

NM Nurazzi, MRM Asyraf, M Rayung, MNF Norrrahim… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Natural fiber such as bamboo fiber, oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber, kenaf fiber, and
sugar palm fiber-reinforced polymer composites are being increasingly developed for …

Bio-based active food packaging materials: Sustainable alternative to conventional petrochemical-based packaging materials

M Asgher, SA Qamar, M Bilal, HMN Iqbal - Food Research International, 2020 - Elsevier
In food industry, a growing concern is the use of suitable packaging material (ie,
biodegradable coatings and films) with enhanced thermal, mechanical and barrier …

[HTML][HTML] Biodegradation of wasted bioplastics in natural and industrial environments: A review

A Folino, A Karageorgiou, PS Calabrò, D Komilis - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
The problems linked to plastic wastes have led to the development of biodegradable
plastics. More specifically, biodegradable bioplastics are the polymers that are mineralized …

Advances in barrier coatings and film technologies for achieving sustainable packaging of food products–a review

P Tyagi, KS Salem, MA Hubbe, L Pal - Trends in Food Science & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The technology of food packaging is responding to significant market dynamics
such as the rapid growth in e-commerce and preservation of fresh food, a sector that …