The excessive release of toxic metal ions by the several industrial effluent streams into the
environment has imposed a serious threat to the ecological system. Therefore, the removal …

In this current review article, a significant number of published articles were reviewed in
order to provide comprehensive literature information about lactic acid (LA) and its various …

Cheese whey is the principal by-product of cheese making and is perceived as an
environmental pollutant. Different technological procedures have been applied to convert …

Alcoholysis is a promising approach for upcycling postconsumer polylactide (PLA) products
into valuable constituents. In addition, an alcohol-acidolysis of PLA by multifunctional 2, 2 …

Cotton stalk, a waste product in agriculture, serves as a beneficial, low-cost material as a
medium for microbial synthesis of lactic acid as desired for polylactic acid synthesis. Cotton …

Probiotic strains can exert positive effects on human health by various mechanisms, among
which the production of short chain fatty acids (SCFA). All the SCFA, mainly acetic, propionic …

This study endeavoured to explore and fabricate antiviral and antibacterial facemasks using
zinc (oligo-lactate)(ZL), developed through a microwave synthesis technique. The prepared …

The bioplastic industry's demand for D-lactic acid is increasing due to the widespread use of
polylactic acid (PLA). Presently, D-lactic acid production exploits lignocellulosic biomass as …

Biopolymer-based membranes are eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based
membranes. However, biopolymers often require harsh membrane fabrication conditions …

Abstract Polylactide [poly (lactic acid); PLA], a polyester, has a predominant role as a
biodegradable polymer produced from natural resources. Its properties allow applications in …