Protected cultivation in modern agriculture relies extensively on plastic-originated mulch
films, nets, packaging, piping, silage, and various applications. Polyolefins synthesized from …

The growing bioeconomic demand for lightweight, eco-friendly materials with functional
versatility and competitive mechanical properties drives the resurgence of cellulose as a …

Biodegradable films emerge as alternative biomaterials to conventional packaging from
fossil sources, which, in addition to offering protection and increasing the shelf life of food …

Natural polymers from organic wastes have gained increasing attention in the biomedical
field as resourceful second raw materials for the design of biomedical devices which can …

Ultrasonic processing has a great potential to transform waste from the food and agriculture
industry into value-added products. In this review article, we discuss the use of ultrasound …

Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) fruits are important Ericaceous berries to include in a
healthy diet of the Northern Hemisphere as a source of bioactive phenolics. The waste …

Intensive farming practices have increased the consumption of chemical-based pesticides
and fertilizers thereby creating health issues for humans and animals and also causing a …

Environmental sustainability has gained serious concern worldwide due to rapid depletion
of natural resources and simultaneous increase of carbon footprint. Disposing of waste …

The agricultural sector accounts for a significant amount of waste that possesses adverse
effects on the environment. Exploitation and maximum usage of agricultural residues as a …

Cotton stalk (CS) is a global agricultural residue, with an annual production of approximately
50 million tons, albeit with limited economic significance. The utilization of cellulose derived …