Single-use plastic packaging has become an inevitable part of every aspect of human life. In
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …

Glycerol is the major by-product of the biodiesel production line. Every cycle of processing,
yields∼ 10%(w/w) of waste glycerol, and therefore, creates a glut in the glycerol market. The …

Interest in starch‐based films has increased precipitously in response to a growing demand
for more sustainable and environmentally sourced food packaging materials. Starch is an …

Starch is a biodegradable biopolymer, a sustainable material that can replace conventional
petrochemical-based plastics. However, starch has some limitations, as it must be …

Introduction 2. Sustainability of intrinsic self-healing mechanisms 2.1 Supramolecular
dynamic interactions 2.2 Dissociative dynamic covalent chemistries 2.3 Associative dynamic …

Plasticized cellulose acetate (CA) is one of the most applied bio-based polymers due to its
structural properties and easy processing. Plasticizers are added to CA to increase …

Thermoplastic starch (TPS) offers an alternative to petrochemical‐based plastics because as
well as being a final product in itself, TPS can be used as a precursor for the production of …

The toughening efficiency of three differently plasticized thermoplastic starches (TPS) in the
polylactic acid (PLA)/TPS blend was studied. A similar study was also carried out on …

Thermoplastic starch is a good candidate for preparing biobased plastics. However, certain
deficiencies in the ingredient, such as its poor mechanical strength and lack of antibacterial …

Permanent polymer networks present an important sustainability challenge. Irreversible
covalent crosslinks impart these materials excellent mechanical properties, thermal and …