Ecofriendly bioplastics from biowaste: Antimicrobial and functional enhancements for sustainable packaging

DK Chandra, A Kumar, C Mahapatra - European Polymer Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Food waste exacerbates greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation, while
the prevalent use of conventional plastics in food packaging, characterized by their cost …

The synergistic effect of polyphenols and polypeptides for plant-based bioplastic film–Enhanced UV resistance, antioxidant and antibacterial performance

Y Yong, HN Ahmad, Y Gu, X Zhu, Y Wen, L Guo, J Zhu - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
The exceptional biodegradability and active biological functions of bio-based packaging
materials have attracted increasing interest. In this study, a bioplastic film was developed by …

A review of bioplastics as an alternative to petrochemical plastics: Its types, structure, characteristics, degradation, standards, and feedstocks

TA Swetha, A Bora, V Ananthy… - Polymers for …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Plastic is a widely available material in every aspect of life, and its long‐term usage is an
important threat to the environment. An enormous quantity of plastic waste has been …

Eco Polymeric Materials and Natural Polymer

J Li, Y Lu, H Wang - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
With the increasing concern regarding the undesirable environmental and socioeconomic
consequences of petrochemicals and limited fossil resources, biomass, bio-based polymers …

Multicomponent system for development of antimicrobial PLA-based films with enhanced physical characteristics

M Yaman, S Yildiz, A Özdemir, GP Yemiş - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to develop polylactic acid (PLA)-based packaging films with imparted
antimicrobial properties and enhanced physical characteristics by evaluating the likely …

Tuning the Mechanical and Functional Properties of Pea Protein-Based Bioplastics via Different Physical and Chemical Cross-Linking Methods

VM Perez-Puyana, M Jiménez-Rosado… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Protein-based bioplastics have been highly investigated in order to substitute conventional
plastics. This is due to their biodegradability and natural origin, which reduce well-known …

Preparation of PBAT microplastics and their potential toxicity to zebrafish embryos and juveniles

M Xie, K Cai, J Zhang, S Tu, J Feng - Aquatic Toxicology, 2024 - Elsevier
The extensive use of traditional non-biodegradable plastics results in the generation of
microplastics (MPs), forming a new pollutant that can pose significant environmental risks …

Enhancement of bioplastic properties using metal-ligand coordination for applications in food packaging

A Benabbou, L Bourassi, MI Yahyaoui, I Merimi… - Interactions, 2024 - Springer
Bioplastics, as natural materials, provide a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics
derived from fossil fuels. Starch is one of the polymers used in the production of these …

Development of PHA-based formulations for sustainable packaging solutions and their biodegradation behaviour in compost and marine environments

P Feijoo Domínguez - 2024 - tdx.cat
This thesis focuses on addressing the environmental impact of conventional plastics, by the
development of biodegradable plastic materials with enhanced performance. From a …

The Effect of Eggshell Powder (ESP) Filler on the Properties of Purple Sweet Potato (PSP) Starch Bioplastics

F Hashim, AH Zabri, NHC Ismail… - Scientific Research …, 2024 - journal.uitm.edu.my
Petroleum-based plastics are derived from non-renewable sources and are supremely
utilized in packaging industries due to their superior flexibility, mechanical and barrier …