The problems linked to plastic wastes have led to the development of biodegradable
plastics. More specifically, biodegradable bioplastics are the polymers that are mineralized …

Abstract Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes (FVW) is challenging owing to logistic-
related problems, as well as to their perishable nature and heterogeneity, among other …

PHA is one of the most promising candidates in bio-polymer family which is biodegradable
and environment-friendly in nature. In recent years, it has been applied as a biodegradable …

Fruit and vegetable wastes derived from the agri-food industry are generated in large
amounts and they can cause great environmental contamination because they have a high …

Research insight into the technical challenges of bioplastics production has revealed their
confoundedness in their niche markets and struggles to enter the mainstream. There is an …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a well-known biomaterial on account of its biocompatibility and
biodegradability. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofillers may endow PLA with advantageous …

Solid-state fermentation (SSF) is, by definition, a technology carried out in absence or near
absence of free water. Therefore, it allows the use of solid materials as substrates for further …

Due to their complete non-biodegradability, current food packages have resulted in major
environmental issues. Today's smart consumer is looking for alternatives that are …

Dealing with horticultural waste has become an urgent issue that coincides with the keen
desire of the world today to achieve sustainable development, but the question arises: How …

Solid-state fermentation (SSF) is part of the pathway to consolidate waste as a relevant
alternative for the valorization of organic waste. The objective of SSF is to produce one or …