Microplastic pollution has attracted significant attention as an emerging global
environmental problem. One of the most important issues with microplastics is the leaching …

Marine algae are valuable sources of health-promoting molecules that have been
consumed by Asians for decades. Among aquatic flora, marine algae stand out in terms of …

Providing comprehensive coverage of the biological activities and industrial applications of
Chitin, Chitosan, oligosaccharides, and their derivatives, this book presents a balance of …

Three degradation methods: ultrasonic, ultraviolet and gamma irradiation were applied to
sodium alginate and chitosan in aqueous solutions. The changes in molecular weight were …

This work investigates the evolution of the tensile and structural properties of fused filament
fabrication (FFF), formed polymers under gamma irradiation. Commercial off-the-shelf print …

Plastics have become a critical environmental problem due to their widespread use, high
physico-chemical stability and the inefficiency of wastewater treatments. Despite the efforts …

The concept of 4D printing of phase change materials is gaining attention in the potential
development of self-healing materials for tissue engineering and manufacturing …

ZnO nanoparticles with average diameter of 25 nm were synthesized by a modified sol–gel
method and used in the preparation of (in wt.%)(100− x) poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA)/x ZnO …

During the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare facilities experienced severe
shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies. Employing …

Brown algae is one of the three major types of marine algae and includes approximately
2000 species. It is widely distributed in various seas around the world. Brown algae contain …