Novel biopolymer-based sustainable composites for food packaging applications: A narrative review

MY Khalid, ZU Arif - Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2022 - Elsevier
In the contemporary era of nutrition science, food industries are facing myriad challenges in
assuring quality food with extended shelf life and long-term preservation. Biopolymer-based …

Impacts of plastic pollution on ecosystem services, sustainable development goals, and need to focus on circular economy and policy interventions

R Kumar, A Verma, A Shome, R Sinha, S Sinha… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Plastic waste exposed to
the environment creates problems and is of significant concern for all life forms. Plastic …

Challenges associated with cellulose composite material: Facet engineering and prospective

T Aziz, F Haq, A Farid, M Kiran, S Faisal, A Ullah… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide on earth. It has a large number of desirable
properties. Its low toxicity makes it more useful for a variety of applications. Nowadays, its …

A comprehensive review on recent advancements in biodegradation and sustainable management of biopolymers

SK Awasthi, M Kumar, V Kumar, S Sarsaiya… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Recent years have seen upsurge in plastic manufacturing and its utilization in various fields,
such as, packaging, household goods, medical applications, and beauty products. Due to …

A review on plastic waste valorisation to advanced materials: Solutions and technologies to curb plastic waste pollution

GR Mong, H Tan, DDCV Sheng, HY Kek… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic's low cost, versatile and durable nature has rendered it a popular material in the
market. Such inevitable high demand has resulted in overwhelming production on a global …

Recent advancements in plastic packaging recycling: A mini-review

V Beghetto, R Sole, C Buranello, M Al-Abkal… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Today, the scientific community is facing crucial challenges in delivering a healthier world for
future generations. Among these, the quest for circular and sustainable approaches for …

Microbial biosorbent for remediation of dyes and heavy metals pollution: a green strategy for sustainable environment

M Tripathi, P Singh, R Singh, S Bala, N Pathak… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Toxic wastes like heavy metals and dyes are released into the environment as a direct result
of industrialization and technological progress. The biosorption of contaminants utilizes a …

Innovations toward the valorization of plastics waste

ZR Hinton, MR Talley, PA Kots, AV Le… - Annual Review of …, 2022 - annualreviews.org
Plastics are an extremely important class of materials that are prevalent in all facets of
society; however, their widespread use over time, combined with limited end-of-life …

A new strategy for the preparation of polylactic acid composites with flame retardancy, UV resistance, degradation, and recycling performance

J Chen, Z Liu, S Qiu, Y Li, J Sun, H Li, X Gu… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the solutions to the white pollution and energy crisis.
However, the using performance (such as flame retardant, weather resistance and …

From green to circular chemistry paved by biocatalysis

P Lozano, E García-Verdugo - Green Chemistry, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Since its origin, green chemistry has headed the best-guiding philosophy for reducing
pollution and safeguarding the environment. The twelve Principles of Green Chemistry …