Fused deposition modeling: process, materials, parameters, properties, and applications

K Rajan, M Samykano, K Kadirgama… - … International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
In recent years, 3D printing technology has played an essential role in fabricating
customized products at a low cost and faster in numerous industrial sectors. Fused …

Applications of chitin and chitosan based biomaterials for the adsorptive removal of textile dyes from water—A comprehensive review

P Sirajudheen, NC Poovathumkuzhi… - Carbohydrate …, 2021 - Elsevier
The presence of pollutants in the water bodies deteriorate the water quality and make it unfit
for use. From an environmental perspective, it is essential to develop new technologies for …

Bio-based packaging: Materials, modifications, industrial applications and sustainability

CL Reichert, E Bugnicourt, MB Coltelli, P Cinelli… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Environmental impacts and consumer concerns have necessitated the study of bio-based
materials as alternatives to petrochemicals for packaging applications. The purpose of this …

Synthesis and applications of biopolymer composites

AM Díez-Pascual - International journal of molecular sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for a clean and pollution-free
environment and an evident target to minimizing fossil fuel. Therefore, a lot of attention has …

Cosmetic packaging to save the environment: Future perspectives

P Cinelli, MB Coltelli, F Signori, P Morganti, A Lazzeri - Cosmetics, 2019 - mdpi.com
Consumer awareness about the damages that plastic packaging waste cause to the
environment, coupled with bio-economy and circular economy policies, are pushing plastic …

Nanomaterials derived from fungal sources—is it the new hype?

WM Nawawi, M Jones, RJ Murphy, KY Lee… - …, 2019 - ACS Publications
Greener alternatives to synthetic polymers are constantly being investigated and sought
after. Chitin is a natural polysaccharide that gives structural support to crustacean shells …

Protein based packaging of plant origin: Fabrication, properties, recent advances and future perspectives

I Assad, SU Bhat, A Gani, A Shah - International Journal of Biological …, 2020 - Elsevier
Huge plastic waste is receiving worldwide attention nowadays due to its resistance to
degradation and toxicity on environmental components including humans. Improper …

Chitin nanofibrils and nanolignin as functional agents in skin regeneration

S Danti, L Trombi, A Fusco, B Azimi, A Lazzeri… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Chitin and lignin, by-products of fishery and plant biomass, can be converted to innovative
high value bio-and eco-compatible materials. On the nanoscale, high antibacterial, anti …

Biopolymers for packaging applications: An overview

SK Juikar, SG Warkar - Packaging Technology and Science, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Biopolymers are fourth generation packaging materials. Due to the shortcomings of the
petrochemical‐based polymers and their threat to the environment, biopolymers are seen as …

Extraction of nanochitin from marine resources and fabrication of polymer nanocomposites: recent advances

B Joseph, R Mavelil Sam, P Balakrishnan, H J. Maria… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Industrial sea food residues, mainly crab and shrimp shells, are considered to be the most
promising and abundant source of chitin. In-depth understanding of the biological properties …