Microplastics, defined as particles< 5 mm in diameter, are emerging environmental
pollutants that pose a threat to ecosystems and human health. Biofilm degradation of …

The growing concern about environmental damage and the inability to meet the demand for
more versatile, environmentally friendly materials has sparked increasing interest in polymer …

Plastics with strong mechanical and barrier properties make them a dominant packaging
choice. Their lack of biodegradability, however, with a significant environmental threat, has …

Agricultural by-products such as jackfruit seed starch (JSS) and tamarind kernel xyloglucan
(XG) were extracted, characterized, and utilized to develop biodegradable food packaging …

Protein and polysaccharides are the mostly used biopolymers for developing packaging film
and their combination-based composite produced better quality film compared to their single …

One of the pressing issues in the field of fire safety is the sustainable flame retardancy of
polymer materials. Bio-based flame retardants are one of the emerging and promising areas …

Plastics are strong, flexible, and inexpensive and hence desirable for packaging. However,
as they biodegrade very slowly, their waste remains a global burden and pollution …

Single-use plastics are a major threat to the environment and human health. Prioritizing
sustainable and nature-derived biodegradable materials to develop edible films and …

Agro-textiles have been used in the agriculture sector for thousands of years and are an
attractive tool for the protection of crops during their entire lifecycle. Currently, the agro …

Post-harvest loss of fruits and vegetables, and health risks and environmental impact of
current plastic packaging warrant new biodegradable packaging. To this end, cellulosic …