This review article will discuss the ways in which various polymeric materials, such as
polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and poly (ethylene …

Plastic waste is an environmental challenge, but also presents a biotechnological
opportunity as a unique carbon substrate. With modern biotechnological tools, it is possible …

Tetra Pak® is a laminated packaging consisting in cardboard, aluminum and LDPE layers,
used to preserve several food products and beverages. Recycling of such material is not …

Sandwich panels were fabricated with aluminium faces and two different types of cores:(i)
the PAC (high-and low-density polyethylene-aluminium-cellulose) core made from recycled …

The in-depth structural and compositional investigation of biodegradable polymeric
materials, neat or partly degraded, is crucial for their successful applications. Obviously, an …

The rapid increase in solid waste along with urbanisation, especially arising from the
industrial and agricultural sectors, sparks concern from the public regarding their adverse …

This study aimed to analyze the production of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB) from
lignocellulosic biomass through a series of steps, including microwave irradiation, ammonia …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are widely used in medical and potentially in other
applications due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. Understanding PHA …

Biodegradable polymers have been getting more and more attention because of their
contribution to the plastic pollution environmental issues and to move towards a circular …

Millions of tons of chemical plastics are accumulated annually worldwide in terrestrial and
marine environments due to inadequate recycling plants and facilities and low circular use …