Characterization and performance analysis of composite bioplastics synthesized using titanium dioxide nanoparticles with corn starch

MR Amin, MA Chowdhury, MA Kowser - Heliyon, 2019 - cell.com
Plastic is an amazing material, and wonderful invention, it has changed the world. Plastic is
used everywhere and every day across the globe. But despite its varied uses, its disposal …

Sustainable biodegradable plastics and their applications: a mini review

J Kharb, R Saharan - IOP conference series: materials science …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Rising concern towards health and environmental menace caused by plastic wastes has
fascinated scientists and chemists to find out greener and sustainable alternatives to …

From Fields to Films: Exploring Starch from Agriculture Raw Materials for Biopolymers in Sustainable Food Packaging

EM Gonçalves, M Silva, L Andrade, J Pinheiro - Agriculture, 2024 - mdpi.com
In the wake of escalating global concerns over the environmental impact of plastic pollution,
there has been an unprecedented call for sustainable alternatives. The food-packaging …

Improving mechanical and barrier properties of thermoplastic starch and polysaccharide nanocrystals nanocomposites

K Gonzalez, L Iturriaga, A Gonzalez, A Eceiza… - European Polymer …, 2020 - Elsevier
Thermoplastic starch (TPS) films were developed with normal maize starch matrix using
glycerol, D-isosorbide and 1, 3-propanediol as plasticizers. Besides, TPS nanocomposite …

[HTML][HTML] Preparation and characterization of glycerol plasticized yam starch-based films reinforced with titanium dioxide nanofiller

G Chemiru, G Gonfa - Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, yam starch was extracted from yam tubers using water and used for preparation
of glycerol plasticized and titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanofiller reinforced films. The effects of …

Characteristic improvement of a carrageenan-based bionanocomposite polymer film containing montmorillonite as food packaging through the addition of silver and …

G Genecya, DR Adhika, W Sutrisno, TDK Wungu - ACS omega, 2023 - ACS Publications
Plastic has become an essential ingredient in social life, especially in its function as food
packaging. An increase in plastic consumption can have a big impact, especially on …

Potato starch-based bioplastics synthesized using glycerol–sorbitol blend as a plasticizer: characterization and performance analysis

M Patel, S Islam, P Kallem, R Patel, F Banat… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
The demand for petroleum-based plastics is a major threat and has had several negative
impacts on the environment. Biodegradable plastics are becoming increasingly attractive …

Synthesis and characterization of banana peel starch-based bioplastic for intravenous tubes preparation

M Vijayalaksmi, V Govindaraj, M Anisha… - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
Aim The work undertaken in this paper intends to reduce the negative environmental effects
of single-use plastics especially to trim down the medical waste generated post-utilization of …

Silver Coordination Polymers Driven by Adamantoid Blocks for Advanced Antiviral and Antibacterial Biomaterials

SW Jaros, M Florek, B Bażanów… - … Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The development of sustainable biomaterials and surfaces to prevent the accumulation and
proliferation of viruses and bacteria is highly demanded in healthcare areas. This study …

Enhancing mechanical and thermal properties of bio-composites: Synergistic integration of ZnO nanofillers and nanocrystalline cellulose into durian seed starch …

F Gapsari, SNK Andrianto, A Harmayanti… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing demand for sustainable materials necessitates advancements in bio-
composites with enhanced properties. This study addresses the limitations of Durio …