Starch-based films have limited applications due to their hydrophilicity and poor mechanical
performance. Herein, thermoplastic starch (TPS) nanocomposite films with chitin nanofibers …

In recent years, the development of environmentally friendly packaging materials using
biodegradable polymers has emerged as a key challenge for scientists and consumers in …

Escalating petroleum depletion and environmental crises linked to conventional plastics
have fueled interest in eco-friendly alternatives. Natural fibres and biopolymers are …

In this work, degradable biocomposite films were developed from sodium alginate (SA)
biopolymer and the leaves of two naturally available medicinal plants, ie, neem (Azadirachta …

Sustainable green composites with safe biodegradability produced using environmentally
benign materials are required as modern-day alternatives for harmful synthetic materials …

Agriculture and food waste, especially from fruits, vegetables, and plant byproducts like
banana peels, avocado seeds, and durian seeds, have emerged as promising alternatives …

BACKGROUND To overcome the deficiency of pure starch in film‐forming performance,
ionic liquids (ILs) have been introduced when preparing a homogeneous blend of starch …

This research investigates about the properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based
biocomposite with abaca fiber as filler. The amount weight fraction of fibers and matrix were …

There has been a growing interest in employing active films for fish preservation due to the
environmental concern of plastic packaging and the high perishability of fish. This work …

The demand for sustainable and biodegradable packaging has urged the use of agricultural
wastes in food packaging. Agricultural residues are good and cheap sources of biopolymers …