Disposal of plastic waste has become a widely discussed issue, due to the potential
environmental impact of improper waste disposal. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) …

The advanced electrochemical properties, such as high energy density, fast charge–
discharge rates, excellent cyclic stability, and specific capacitance, make supercapacitor a …

Due to the depletion of fossil fuels, higher oil prices, and greenhouse gas emissions, the
scientific community has been conducting an ongoing search for viable renewable …

The application of mulch films for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth has
been a part of agricultural practice for decades. Different materials have been used as mulch …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are sustainable, versatile, biocompatible, and bioresorbable
polymers that are suitable for biomedical applications. Produced via bacterial fermentation …

The determination of the secure working life of polymeric materials is essential for their
successful application in the packaging, medicine, engineering and consumer goods …

Bio-plastics are rapidly growing in popularity, and many new techniques and approaches
are emerging as a result of intensive research and development (R&D) activities. Many …

It is safe to say that every invention that has changed the world has depended on materials.
At present, the demand for the development of materials and the invention or design of new …

The demand for more healthy foods with longer shelf life has been growing. Food packaging
as one of the main aspects of food industries plays a vital role in meeting this demand …

In recent years, researchers across the globe have switched from synthetic fibers to natural
fibers for the fabrication of composites. The desirable properties of natural fibers which …