PBS, an acronym for poly (butylene succinate), is an aliphatic polyester that is attracting
increasing attention due to the possibility of bio-based production, as well as its balanced …

Environmental impacts and consumer concerns have necessitated the study of bio-based
materials as alternatives to petrochemicals for packaging applications. The purpose of this …

The environmental problem generated by the massive consumption of plastics makes
necessary the developing of biodegradable antimicrobial materials that can extend food …

Acacia catechu contains polyphenolic compounds such as catechin and tannins, which
exhibit antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that have the potential to be used in food …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a family of bio-based polyesters that have found different
biomedical applications. Chitin and lignin, byproducts of fishery and plant biomass, show …

The enhancement of the PLA thermomechanical properties is significant due to its suitability
as a replacement for primary synthetic polymer use in diverse industrial production. The …

The surgical face mask (SFM) is a sheet medical device covering the mouth, nose and chin
to protect the medical staff from the spread of respiratory droplets produced by the infective …

Plasticized poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/poly (butylene succinate)(PBS) blend-based films
containing chitin nanofibrils (CN) and calcium carbonate were prepared by extrusion and …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)/poly (butylene succinate‐co‐adipate)(PLA/PBSA) blends are
found promising for film packaging applications because of their flexibility, resistance, and …

In spite of the significant progress towards sustainable cosmetics, mass-produced
sustainable packaging has proven to be a challenge. The complexity of environmental …