Biodegradable polymers have emerged as a subject of enormous scientific and industrial
interest due to their environmentally friendly compostability. For the benefit of the market …

PBS, an acronym for poly (butylene succinate), is an aliphatic polyester that is attracting
increasing attention due to the possibility of bio-based production, as well as its balanced …

Currently, petroleum-based synthetic plastics are used as a key barrier material in the paper-
based packaging of several food and nonfood goods. This widespread usage of plastic as a …

Single-use packaging is a major contributor to municipal solid waste and cause of plastic
pollution worldwide, whereas the adoption of biodegradable alternatives is still hampered by …

Biopolymer materials have attracted attention due to their richness, sustainability,
environmental friendliness, and biodegradability properties. This review explores recent …

Biodegradable polymers are promising materials for films and sheets used in many widely
diffused applications like packaging, personal care products and sanitary products, where …

Plasticized poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/poly (butylene succinate)(PBS) blend-based films
containing chitin nanofibrils (CN) and calcium carbonate were prepared by extrusion and …

This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the melt processing of polybutylene
succinate (PBS) blends and composites. PBS, a biodegradable and eco-friendly …

Recent European regulations have imposed ecological alternatives to the packaging of
expanded polystyrene (EPS) dairy products. In this study we explore the opportunity to …

The production of degradable packaging materials is a task that can be no longer
postponed. Moreover, high amounts of agricultural wastes are landfilled without any …