Nanoparticles (NPs) are being incorporated into pristine polymeric matrices as well as
recycled waste polymers to prepare new materials with enhanced properties called polymer …

One major problem with the overuse of antibiotics is that the microorganisms acquire
resistance; thus the dose must be increased unsustainably. To overcome this problem …

CaO nanoparticles sized ca. 26 nm were organically modified with oleic acid (Ol-CaO), and
both were incorporated into PLA at concentrations of 5 and 8 wt.% by a melting process …

Electrospun scaffolds based on poly (l-lactic acid)(PLLA) with bioglass (n-BG) and zinc
oxide (n-ZnO), and mixture of both, were developed to design bifunctional biomaterials with …

Beer is among the most popular beverages in the world, with the production distributed
uniformly between the biggest continents, so the utilization of brewing by-products is …

Pulp fibers are among the most abundant and cost effective cellulose source for the
fabrication of polymer-cellulose composites. A straightforward method is to impregnate pulp …

Antimicrobial films based on poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/d-limonene/calcium oxide (CaO)-based
nanocomposites were prepared by extrusion and successive thermocompression. d …

Incorporating two different nanoparticles in nanocomposite films is promising as their
synergistic effects could significantly enhance polymer performance. Our previous work …

The hydrolytic chemical recycling of polylactide (PLA) aided by the protic ionic liquid 2-
hydroxyethyl ammonium acetate (2-HEAA) as a homogeneous catalytic co-solvent was …

The food industry has numerous difficulties in meeting consumers demands for excellent
quality, convenient, flavorful, and long-lasting food. We need new packaging solutions for …