Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biobased product and a compostable aliphatic polyester that has
been studied for use in several applications over the last decade. Many properties of PLA …

It is now well recognized that the production of petroleum-based packaging materials has
created serious ecological problems for the environment due to their resistance to …

This research was set out to explore the development of arrowroot starch (AS) films using
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) has become a “material of choice” in biomedical applications
for its ability to fulfill complex needs that typically include properties such as biocompatibility …

The massive use of synthetic plastics, in particular in the food packaging area, has a great
environmental impact, and alternative more ecologic materials are being required. Poly …

Natural pH-responsive indicator films usually used in smart packaging can real-time monitor
the changes of food quality. The pH-responsive colorimetric indicator films based on natural …

The bio-based products can provide a solution to the problems associated with petroleum
shortages and waste treatment. Nanocellulose development has raised massive interest for …

Polymeric materials, in particular PVC, can find various industrial utilizations thanks to the
use of plasticizers added during their processing. The most famous applications include …

In this study, sugar palm starch (SPS) films were developed using glycerol (G), sorbitol (S) or
their combination (GS) as plasticizers at the ratio of 15, 30 and 45 (wt)% using casting …

The escalating demand for sustainable materials has propelled cellulose into the spotlight
as a promising alternative to petroleum-based products. As the most abundant organic …