Shellac is a physically refined form of lac resin, a natural biopolymer of animal origin
obtained from tiny insects feeding on the sap of specific host trees. Shellac, in its basic form …

Shellac stands out among natural polymers as the sole animal-derived resin, boasting a
complex polyester composition comprising polyhydroxy long-chain fatty acids and …

To implement a circular economic life for thermoplastic waste, such as polylactic acid (PLA)
waste from filament-based material extrusion (FME) printing and reduce the costs …

Edible polymers are safe for consumption by humans and use in society. Shellac is a
derivative of Lac, which has been used for a long time in many different industries due to its …

The versatile properties of graphene and ancillary materials in various areas have
accelerated the development of optimized methods, particularly using natural sources …

Solid dispersion (SD) system has been used as an effective formulation strategy to increase
in vitro and in vivo performances of poorly water-soluble drugs, such as …

Single-fluid electrospinning creates nanofibers from molten polymer solutions with active
ingredients. This study utilized a combination of a fractional factorial design and a Box …

In this work, shellac and its crosslinking were studied to produce paper straws for the
application of liquid products. Commercial paper straws are not durable for liquid foods due …

Plastic production has experienced exponential growth in recent decades, resulting in a
significant increase in plastic waste worldwide due to its durability and non-biodegradable …

In the present study, quercetin (a flavonoid) was encapsulated using biodegradable
composite polymers of sodium caseinate and shellac for its improved bioavailability. The …