Marine biopolymers: Applications in food packaging

N Mahmud, J Islam, R Tahergorabi - Processes, 2021 - mdpi.com
Marine sources are gaining popularity and attention as novel materials for manufacturing
biopolymers such as proteins and polysaccharides. Due to their biocompatibility …

Enzyme catalyzes ester bond synthesis and hydrolysis: The key step for sustainable usage of plastics

J Lai, H Huang, M Lin, Y Xu, X Li, B Sun - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Petro-plastic wastes cause serious environmental contamination that require effective
solutions. Developing alternatives to petro-plastics and exploring feasible degrading …

Fracture properties of asphalt mixtures containing high content of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and eco-friendly PET additive at low temperature

S Baradaran, MRM Aliha, A Maleki… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Low-temperature cracking is one of the main types of distress that affects asphalt pavement
performance over its service life. At the same time, the accumulation of plastics, especially …

Sustainable, high-performance, and biodegradable plastics made from chitin

Y Zhou, Y He, X Lin, Y Feng, M Liu - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
A high-performance biodegradable plastic was made from a chitin KOH/urea solution. The
solution was transferred into a hydrogel by cross-linking using epichlorohydrin and ethanol …

Exploring innovative material integration in modern manufacturing for advancing us competitiveness in sustainable global economy

N Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu, OA Tula… - Engineering Science & …, 2023 - fepbl.com
This research paper delves into innovative material integration in modern manufacturing,
exploring its potential to elevate US competitiveness within a sustainable global economy. It …

Characterization of Plumeria pudica bark fiber for reinforcing lightweight polymer composites and evaluating its physical, chemical, and thermal properties

MT Selvan, I Jenish, M Ramesh… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2023 - Springer
This study delves into the realm of polymer composites with the aim of enriching the
repertoire of natural reinforcements and broadening their potential applications. A …

Polysaccharide-based polyelectrolyte multilayers fabricated via layer-by-layer approach: From preparation to applications

BH Vilsinski, AC de Oliveira, PR Souza… - Progress in Organic …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs) have received significant attention across various fields,
including biomedical, environmental, and food packaging, due to their cost-effectiveness …

Production of nanocellulose from corn husk for the development of antimicrobial biodegradable packaging film

P Chawla, K Sridhar, A Kumar, PK Sarangi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Packaging is a potential way of keeping food products safe from various environmental
pollutants, and biological, chemical, & physical deterioration. Hence, the demand for an …

Physicochemical and microbial quality of coated raw and oleogel-fried chicken

K Adrah, SC Adegoke, R Tahergorabi - LWT, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, oleogels were prepared by mixing canola oil and two concentrations of
carnauba wax at 5 g/100 g and 10 g/100 g. Chicken breast samples were deep-fried in …

Improving the Performance and Biodegradability of Biocomposites Made from Banana Sap and Banana Fibres

V Paul, S Muniyasamy, K Kanny… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Biobased biodegradable materials are gaining popularity with increasing public awareness
on the negative impacts of conventional plastics on the environment. There is, however, a …