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bioplastic consumption concerns, attitudes and habits

A structured questionnaire was developed to assess individuals’ current level of bioplastic use as well as their intention to adopt bioplastic products in everyday life.
Arias Florez, Sergio
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High‐Strength, Fluorescent, Triboelectric Cellulose Hydrogel‐Derived Plastics Through Molecular Network Engineering for Energy Harvesting and Motion Sensing

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Multifunctional cellulose hydrogel‐derived plastics (FCBPs) are fabricated via a novel molecular network engineering strategy involving epoxy cross‐linking, solvent exchange, and hot‐pressing techniques. The resulting materials exhibit high mechanical strength, excellent thermal/solvent resistance, stable fluorescence, complete biodegradability, and ...
Fuyuan Lu, Yifan Jiao, Yuxuan Chen, Zhezhe Zhou, Gaobo Lou, Caicai Li, Gaojie Jiao, Mark Lynch, Jialong Wen, Xiaochun Zhang, Pingan Song, Dan Sun   +11 more
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Conversion of Low-quality Cotton to Bioplastic

, 2019
Microplastic contamination generated by petrochemical products has become a global problem and led to a serious burden to our biosphere. The use of eco-friendly bioplastics can reduce the generation of microplastic wastes.
Rumi, Shaida Sultana
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A High‐Efficiency Yet Sustainable Fresh‐Keeping Strategy Inspired by Calyx of Physalis peruviana

Exploration, EarlyView.
This study presents a sprayable, calyx‐inspired food wrap engineered for safety and sustainability using handheld electrospraying. The wrap forms a health‐critical protective barrier with high antiviral and antibacterial efficacy, excellent breathability, and long‐term fresh‐keeping performance.
Yue Zhao, Chengbang Lu, Xiaopeng Bai, Shangyi Wu, Zeyu Wang, Yuqin Hu, Binxin Liang, Danlei Sun, Yunxiang Zhang, Yingning He, Yi Yang, Shengwen Duan, Taolin Sun, Xinjie Wang, Weijie Lan, Hong Zhang, Yang Luo, Xiangyu Liang   +17 more
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Mango Seed Valorization: Sustainable Source of Nutrients, Bioactives, and Value‐Added Applications

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Highlighting mango seed as a valuable yet overlooked by‐product, promoting its utilization and reducing agroindustrial waste. ABSTRACT Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most widely cultivated tropical fruits, generating large quantities of by‐products during processing, with mango seed representing 20%–25% of the whole fruit weight ...
Priyanka Yadav, Mazia Ahmed, Unaiza Iqbal, Pinki Saini   +3 more
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Stripping‐based approach for the recovery of volatile fatty acids from anaerobic digestion digestate: preliminary experimental investigations and modelling

Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are widely used across industries: as intermediates in chemical production (e.g., solvents and polymers), in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and as preservatives and health‐promoting additives in food and animal feed. Emerging applications also include bioplastics, bioenergy, and biotechnology.
Simeone Chianese, Angelo Fenti, Giovanni Falco, Valentina Innocenzi, Marina Prisciandaro, Pasquale Iovino, Dino Musmarra   +6 more
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Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable Starch Based Bioplastic Film from Cassava [PDF]

, 2022
This paper focused on the green-production of bioplastic film and the characterization of starch based bioplastics. The starch powders were extracted from fresh cassava by the cold extraction method.
Cho Cho, Hlaing Hlaing Oo, Cherry Aung
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Basalt Fiber Surface Modification for Improved Interaction With Polyamide‐6 for High‐Performance Automotive Applications

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Amino‐silane treatment improves the basalt fiber–PA6 interface, enhancing composite performance. ABSTRACT Basalt fiber‐reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites have emerged as sustainable alternatives to glass fiber (GF) composites, but their performance is often controlled by the quality of the fiber–matrix adhesion.
Mohammad Mezbah Ul Hoque, Manuel Garcia‐Perez, Manuel Raul Pelaez‐Samaniego, Vikram Yadama   +3 more
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Development of Cellulosic Bioplastic‐Based Biocomposites for Biodegradable Packaging Applications: Effect of High Acetyl Content and High Filler Loading

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Schematic representation of the development of cellulosic bioplastic‐based biocomposites via reactive extrusion and injection molding, demonstrating improved oxygen and water vapor barrier properties for biodegradable packaging applications. ABSTRACT Cellulosic bioplastics have attained significant interest because of their biodegradability and ...
Reshma Krishnan, Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty   +2 more
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Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate Meltblown Nonwoven With Annular Meltblown Die: Processability and Structure–Property Relationship

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Schematics of meltblown fiber formation with key processing parameters and their influences on processing window and nonwoven barrier properties. ABSTRACT This study evaluates the meltblown processing behavior of Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), one of promising biodegradable polymers, and investigates the complex processing–structure ...
Eunkyoung Shim, Mehmet Dasdemir, Natalie Young, Behnam Pourdeyhimi   +3 more
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