A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starches, their blends and composites: Recent developments and opportunities for single-use plastic packaging alternatives
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 …
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …
Micro-and nanocellulose in polymer composite materials: A review
The high demand for plastic and polymeric materials which keeps rising every year makes
them important industries, for which sustainability is a crucial aspect to be taken into …
them important industries, for which sustainability is a crucial aspect to be taken into …
Effect of glycerol plasticizer loading on the physical, mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch biopolymers
This research was set out to explore the development of arrowroot starch (AS) films using
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …
[HTML][HTML] Recent progress of reinforcement materials: a comprehensive overview of composite materials
Emerged in the middle of 20th century, composite materials are now one of the hotspot
research topics in the modern technology. Their promising characteristics make them …
research topics in the modern technology. Their promising characteristics make them …
A comprehensive review on chemical properties and applications of biopolymers and their composites
In a world that canopies numerous opportunities to advance towards a green sustainable
life, biopolymer development offers a platform that fits into the paradigm of achieving an eco …
life, biopolymer development offers a platform that fits into the paradigm of achieving an eco …
Potential of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites in sandwich structures: A review on its mechanical properties
The interest in using natural fiber reinforced composites is now at its highest. Numerous
studies have been conducted due to their positive benefits related to environmental issues …
studies have been conducted due to their positive benefits related to environmental issues …
A comprehensive review on cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanofibers: Pretreatment, preparation, and characterization
Crafting ecological materials from green resources is posing a significant challenge for the
researchers and scientists around the globe and has resulted in the development of …
researchers and scientists around the globe and has resulted in the development of …
Antimicrobial nanofillers reinforced biopolymer composite films for active food packaging applications-a review
Active food packaging is crucial nowadays due to the rising consumer demands for less
processed and preservative-free foods. Also, due to growing concern and overuse of …
processed and preservative-free foods. Also, due to growing concern and overuse of …
Comprehensive review on plant fiber-reinforced polymeric biocomposites
The expansion of environment-friendly materials based on natural sources increases
dramatically in terms of biodegradable, recyclable, and environmental disputes throughout …
dramatically in terms of biodegradable, recyclable, and environmental disputes throughout …
Physical properties of thermoplastic starch derived from natural resources and its blends: A review
Thermoplastic starch composites have attracted significant attention due to the rise of
environmental pollutions induced by the use of synthetic petroleum-based polymer …
environmental pollutions induced by the use of synthetic petroleum-based polymer …