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Jurnal Keteknikan Pertanian Tropis dan BiosistemThe development of biodegradable plastics offers a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, made using easily degradable materials such as cellulose-containing materials found in seaweed and banana stem fibers.
Ami Diana Hermitha +3 more
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Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Bioplastic Production from Food Waste
SustainabilityPlastic generation exacerbates the challenge of solid waste management. Moreover, plastics emit substantial amounts of microplastics, which infiltrate the environment and food chain, posing significant environmental risks.
K. Synani +5 more
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ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.This study investigates Spanish broom (Spartium junceum) as a renewable source for electrospun composite membranes in sustainable water purification. MCC and biochar were functionalized with eco‐friendly precursors and nanomaterials (i.e., HNT, β‐CDs) to develop hybrid PVA nanofiber composites.
Giulia Rando +7 more
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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 +17 more
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Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.Abstract Alginate, a renewable polysaccharide produced by brown seaweeds and selected bacterial species, has gained significant attention due to its tunable gelation behavior, biocompatibility, and wide utility in food, biomedical, and packaging applications.
Mehvish Habib +3 more
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Bioplastic Diffraction Gratings Based on Chitosan Extracted From Crab Shell Waste [PDF]
, 2023 A bioplastic diffraction grating made of chitosan extracted from crab shell waste is fabricated using simple soft lithography. Bioplastic gratings are replicated from PDMS master grating replicas with groove densities of 600 lines/mm and 1200 lines/mm ...
Gumayan, Efren G.
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Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.Agri‐food wastes and by‐products are transformed into sustainable biopolymer composites through extraction, modification, and advanced fabrication technologies. These value‐added materials exhibit enhanced mechanical, barrier, antimicrobial, and biodegradable properties, enabling applications in food packaging, edible coatings, and preservation systems
Samuel Ayofemi Olalekan Adeyeye +1 more
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Bioplastic Cleaner Production and Economical Calculation [PDF]
Bioplastic (polylactide) is mainly produced from starch obtained from potatoes, corn, sugar beets and other plants. Bioplastics are used to replace oil-based plastic in production of products such as plastic bags and bottles.
Grīnvalde, Sofija, Blumberga, Dagnija
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Biodegradability of Bioplastic Base of Caragenaan Extracted from Red Seaweed From Biak Island [PDF]
, 2019 The aim of this research was to determine biodegradability of bioplastic making of Caraageenan. The carrageenan extracted from red seaweed from Biak island.
Mangiwa, Septiani, Maryuni, Agnes Eri
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Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Effect of nanosilica aggregates/agglomerates on oxygen and water vapor diffusivity of PBF/SiO2 nanocomposites. ABSTRACT The nanofillers inclusions in poly(butylene 2,5‐furandicarboxylate) (PBF)/SiO2 nanocomposites were found to consist of aggregates and agglomerates of nanosilica particles.
Giovanna Molinari +9 more
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