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Mechanically Strong, Liquid-Resistant Photothermal Bioplastic Constructed from Cellulose and Metal-Organic Framework for Light-Driven Mechanical Motion

Molecules, 2021
The development of photothermal materials with a high light-to-heat conversion capability is essential for the utilization of clean solar energy. In this work, we demonstrate the use of a novel and sustainable concept involving cellulose liquefaction ...
Lijian Sun, Limei Li, Xianhui An, Xueren Qian   +3 more
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The Effect of Alkali Treatment on Pineapple Leaf Fibers (PALF) on the Performance of PALF Reinforced Rice Starch Biocomposites

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
In recent years, petroleum-based plastic production has increased exponentially, but its negative impact on the environment, wildlife, and human life is not getting much attention.
Prathmesh Bhadane, Abhijit Mishra
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Biodegradability of a bioplastic film from tamarind xyloglucan in composting bioreactors

DYNA, 2021
Plastic is used excessively due to its excellent properties and its low cost. This has led to the ubiquitous accumulation of waste as it takes a very long time to biodegrade. Until now, several research projects have developed different biodegradable plastics, and the tests to validate them are still being undertaken.
Paola Andrea Alvarez-Betancourt, Víctor Manuel Luna-Pabello, Jaime Eddy Ussa-Garzón, Alfredo Maciel-Cerda   +3 more
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Biodegradable 3D‐Printable and Coatable Antifouling Composites for Marine Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Marine biofouling damages submerged surfaces and raises greenhouse gas emissions. Biodegradable antifouling biocomposites were developed by hot‐mixing beeswax, Tween 80, and calcium stearate or stearic acid. Adjusting the component ratio enables processing via hot‐pressing, 3D‐printing, or dip‐coating.
Gabriele Corigliano, Lorenzo Ravelli, Martina Nardi, Ruowen Tu, Elena Bellini, Valerio Isa, Carlo Filippeschi, Roberta Finazzi, Luca Ceseracciu, Niloofar Paknezhad, Vincenzo Scribano, Paolo Galli, Silvia Lavorano, Simone Montano, Barbara Mazzolai, Marco Contardi, Pietro Cataldi, Athanassia Athanassiou   +17 more
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Developing renewable polysaccharide-based bioplastic films using pectin derived from agricultural cocoa husk byproducts: fabrication, characterization, and performance assessment

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
Given the significant environmental concerns raised by the accumulation of petroleum-derived plastics, efforts have focused on developing sustainable alternatives, especially bio-based and biodegradable plastics.
Jhih-Ting Lin, Jia-Jia Lai, Cheng-Hsuan Yang, Yi-Ting Chang, You-Ren Lai   +4 more
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Biomass DNA: An Emerging Building Block for Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Biomass DNA is rapidly emerging from its traditional role as a genetic blueprint to serve as a versatile abundant, highly programmable polymeric building block. This review highlights the transformation of macroscopic bulk biomass DNA into next generation of functional materials, spanning from dynamic hydrogels, sustainable bioplastics, and high ...
Yuwei Hu, Itamar Willner, Li Niu
wiley   +1 more source

Toward Sustainable Smart Packaging: Demonstration of Laser‐Induced Graphene Sensors on Orange‐Based Substrates

Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.
Orange peel waste is directly transformed into biodegradable bioplastic films and converted into electronically active laser‐induced graphene (LIG) sensors through single‐step 450 nm laser scribing. Without requiring conductive inks, metallic coatings, or transfer steps, localized photothermal conversion creates porous 3D graphitic networks with sheet ...
Sonia Gómez‐Gijón, Siham Mebarek, Ekta Yadav, Yann Houeix, Pietro Ibba, Danila Merino, Almudena Rivadeneyra   +6 more
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Consumers Behavior and Awareness on Packaging Waste Management for Circular Economy: Theoretical vs. Empirical Analysis

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Transition of consumption models towards a circular economy is fundamental, particularly in the food packaging sector, which generates a high proportion of waste. In this context, consumers play a fundamental role, especially at the domestic level through separate waste collection, to limit the use of virgin materials and facilitate the reuse ...
Maria Vittoria Rizzo, Roberta Stefanini, Lisa Orza, Francesca Pezzani   +3 more
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Development and characterization of chitosan-based antimicrobial films: A sustainable alternative to plastic packaging

Cleaner Chemical Engineering
The development of biodegradable bioplastic packaging is essential for reducing environmental pollution and minimizing non-biodegradable waste accumulation.
Hasan Ahmed, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Md. Elias Uddin, Md Mostoba Rafid, Md. Sabbir Hosen, Rama Kanta Layek   +5 more
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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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