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 …

Single-use, disposable, point-of-care diagnostic devices carry great promise for global
health, including meeting urgent needs for testing and diagnosis in places with limited …

The last few decades have witnessed a spiralling growth of interest in polymers from
renewable resources within both the scientific and industrial communities. This review …

Implantable medical devices (IMDs) are designed to sense specific parameters or stimulate
organs and have been actively used for treatment and diagnosis of various diseases. IMDs …

Background The promising applications of polymers have recently attracted increasing
interest in the food industry, prompting the development and utilization of novel polymers …

Delivery systems play a crucial role in enhancing the activity of active substances; however,
they require complex processing techniques and raw material design to achieve the desired …

Recently, terms such as sustainable, bio-based, biodegradable, non-toxic, or environment-
benign are being found in the literature, suggesting an increase in green materials for …

Films and edible coatings are thin layers of food formed by the processes of the food
industry, which improve the physical strength of food products, reduce particle clustering …

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

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 …