A great amount of biowastes, comprising byproducts and biomass wastes, is originated
yearly from the agri-food industry. These biowastes are commonly rich in proteins and …

The bioplastics manufactured are still not competitive compared to conventional plastics,
due to their higher price and poor mechanical properties. For this purpose, different physical …

Biodegradable polymers have been developing rapidly in the last years and are widely used
today in the fields of pharmacy, clinical biomedicine, cosmetic, medical, and packing …

We first report a pH-responsive multifunctional nano pesticide-fertilizer complex based on
zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) and RNA interference (RNAi) technology for …

Porcine plasma protein (PPP), a by-product of the meat industry, is considered for the
development of eco-friendly superabsorbent materials due to its relatively high content in …

Fertilization is an increasingly common practice in horticulture. Nevertheless, the
conventionally used fertilization method is ineffective, and it generates contamination …

The union of nanoscience (nanofertilization) with controlled release bioplastic systems could
be a key factor for the improvement of fertilization in horticulture, avoiding excessive …

The nature of the plasticizer fraction within a bioplastic matrix is of extreme importance.
Thus, brittleness has sometimes been observed when water has been used. The goal of the …

More than one-third of the food produced in the world is discarded as waste. This waste
appears especially as hygienic and quality discards, not allowing them to be incorporated …

BACKGROUND The use of superabsorbent materials in horticulture has spread recently.
These materials, which can retain water and release it as crops need it, have strong …