Zein is a biodegradable and biocompatible material extracted from renewable resources; it
comprises almost 80% of the whole protein content in corn. This review highlights and …

Starch is the second most abundantly available natural polymer in the world, after cellulose.
If we add its biodegradability and non-toxicity to the natural environment, it becomes a raw …

In recent years, interest in agro polymers has created great interest among researchers and
industry alike, as these materials are found to be biodegradable and eco‐friendly. Since the …

Packaging bags from thermo-compressed films of thermoplastic corn starch containing talc
nanoparticles (0, 1, 3 and 5% w/w) were developed. Mechanical properties of films were …

Banana inflorescence is a source for the extraction of medically active compounds such as
polyphenol, polysterol, and fatty acids. All the extraction techniques produce waste banana …

The need for flexible energy storage devices for advanced technologies has encouraged
researchers to focus on environmental‐friendly biopolymers. In this work, chitosan (CS) and …

The current applications of 3D printing by Material Extrusion (ME) to biopolymers other than
polylactic acid (PLA) are scarce. The present paper reflects on the benefits and challenges …

Packaging materials based on biodegradable polymers are a viable alternative to replace
conventional plastic packaging from fossil origin. The type of plasticizer used in these …

Designing starch-based biopolymers and biodegradable composites with durable
mechanical properties and good resistance to water is still a challenging task. Although …

The development of blends using sustainable raw materials promises to reach superior
properties compared to biodegradable materials in general, besides the low cost and …