The problems linked to plastic wastes have led to the development of biodegradable
plastics. More specifically, biodegradable bioplastics are the polymers that are mineralized …

Recent years have seen upsurge in plastic manufacturing and its utilization in various fields,
such as, packaging, household goods, medical applications, and beauty products. Due to …

In recent years, the adoption of sustainable alternatives has become a powerful tool for
replacing petroleum-based polymers. As a biodegradable alternative to petroleum-derived …

Lignocellulosic fiber-reinforced polymer composites are the most extensively used modern-
day materials with low density and better specific strength specifically developed to render …

Biodegradable polymers are materials that can decompose through the action of various
environmental microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, to form water and carbon …

The introduction of bioplastics has been an evolution for plastic industry since conventional
plastics have been claimed to cause several environmental issues. Apart from its …

Plastics are widely used by the community, especially as food packaging. In general, plastic
raw materials are polymers which have advantages including good mechanical properties …

Chitosan is a biomaterial that has widespread applications in different fields such as food
industry, agriculture, pharmacy, medicine, cosmetology, textile and paper industries etc …

Leachable plasticizers made of petroleum are causing growing environmental and health
concerns because they are so dangerous to the environment. Therefore, searching for novel …

Petrochemical-based synthetic plastics poses a threat to humans, wildlife, marine life and
the environment. Given the magnitude of eventual depletion of petrochemical sources and …