Environmental pollution of microplastics (MPs) is known to be anthropogenically mediated
menace to biosphere and becoming a debatable concern globally. Large quantities of …

The Environmental concern and awareness around the globe have led to the development
of sustainable bio composites which are derived from renewable resources. Biodegradable …

Decades of extensive and exponentially growing production and use of conventional
plastics have led to the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, contributing to the …

Global awareness of material sustainability has increased the demand for bio-based
polymers like poly (lactic acid)(PLA), which are seen as a desirable alternative to fossil …

The determination of the safe working life of polymer materials is important for their
successful use in engineering, medicine and consumer-goods applications. An …

The application of mulch films for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth has
been a part of agricultural practice for decades. Different materials have been used as mulch …

The development of polyethylene as a plastic film in 1938 and its subsequent introduction as
a clear and black plastic mulch in the early 1950s revolutionized the commercial production …

This review focuses on the polyesters such as polylactide and polyhydroxyalkonoates, as
well as polyamides produced from renewable resources, which are currently among the …

Soil environments across the globe, particularly in agricultural settings, have now been
shown to be contaminated with microplastics. Agricultural plastics–such as mulching films …

The development of biodegradable plastic mulch films for use in agriculture has been
ongoing for decades. These films consist of mixtures of polymers with various additives. As a …