Cellulose, starch, chitosan, polylactic acid, and polyhydroxyalkanoates are seen as
promising alternatives to conventional plastics in food packaging. However, the application …

Highlights Recent advances in the research on cassava (Manihot esculenta) biopolymers
and fibers, and their potential industrial applications, were discussed. Properties of starch …

The current work deals with the study extraction and characterization of fibers from
Pennisetum orientale grass. The fibers were extracted, treated chemically with hydrochloric …

Throughout the human civilization the innovations in field of materials have been realized
mainly due to the technological changes happened in terms of lifestyles, depleting man …

This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of CNF obtained from ramie fibers
reinforced with nano PCC tapioca starch hybrid composites. CNF-ramie was prepared by …

The present experimental investigation focuses on the development of Areca/Sisal/Carbon
reinforced epoxy hybrid composites under various stacking sequences and involves the …

With the increasing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendliness, a novel biodegradable
packaging materials has received unprecedented attention. Nanocellulose, owing to its high …

Surfaces of Pongamia pinnata L. fiber (PPF) were modified by the 5%(w/v) sodium
hydroxide solution with the various immersing period as 15, 30, 45, 60 and 75 minutes …

Researchers are now focusing on using the circular economy model to manufacture
nanocellulose composites due to growing environmental issues related to waste …

Owing to the increasing global pollution due to the use of conventional plastic materials,
biodegradable films and sheets have been given prominent importance owing to their …