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Improving the Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Polyhydroxyalkanoates via PHA–PHA Block‐Copolymer Synthesis

Chemistry – A European Journal, EarlyView.
Covalent linkage of a highly crystalline PHBV with a ductile P3HB4HB is shown to produce block copolymers with markedly enhanced extensibility and toughness, outperforming equivalent blends. The results demonstrate that polymer architecture, not composition alone, governs mechanical response, offering a route to biodegradable materials that combine ...
Katrin Blandine Kockler, Paul Lant, Steven Pratt, Bronwyn Laycock   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chemical engineering as an essential element of industrial biotechnology in Mexico: New aims in research and university education

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
Abstract On the centennial of higher education in Chemical Engineering in Mexico, it is pertinent to revisit the key stages that have contributed to its consolidation as a vital discipline for the nation's scientific and technological advancement. Although the initial mission of chemical engineering education was primarily oriented toward the training ...
Agustín López Munguía, Octavio T. Ramírez, Rafael Vazquez‐Duhalt, Eduardo Bárzana   +3 more
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Development and characterization of gelatin-starch bioplastics: A comparative study of cassava, corn, and rice-based alternatives

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment
The increasing global challenge of plastic pollution necessitates the exploration of sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. This study investigates the development of bioplastics using pharmaceutical gelatin residue combined with starches ...
Uvin Thavisha Jayalath, Himali Samaraweera, Amal Samarasinghe   +2 more
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Nanofiber PVA‐Based Membranes Incorporating Functionalized Spanish Broom Derivatives for Sustainable Water Purification

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, Silvia Sfameni, Jozefien Geltmeyer, Alessandra Palella, Lorenzo Spadaro, Alberto Riminucci, Karen De Clerck, Maria Rosaria Plutino   +7 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
wiley   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source

Physical and Chemical Properties of Bacterial Cellulose-Based Bioplastic Innovation from Sago Liquid Waste for Eco-Friendly Secondary Food Packaging

Alchemy
The increasing demand for plastic food packaging has raised concerns over the environmental impact of plastic waste. Previous research has used sago liquid waste as a primary food packaging material, namely, edible coatings on tomatoes and edible films ...
Aminah Maryani, Nur Arfa Yanti, La Ode Ahmad Nur Ramadhan, Reza Kurniawan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Alginate from seaweed and microbes: Sources, green extraction, functional properties, and food applications

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, Sakshi Singh, Kulsum Jan, Khalid Bashir   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioplastics: an examination of variety, degradation, and environmental effects

Environmental Research Communications
There is considerable confusion about ‘bioplastics.’ They are often touted as ‘greener’ than conventional plastics and may be claimed to be biodegradable and compostable. However, there are a great variety of different products claimed to be bioplastics,
Judith S Weis, Beth Ravit, Peter F Strom, Richard Vaccaro   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biopolymer composites from agri‐food wastes and by‐products: valorization, fabrication, and food related applications

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, Blessing Rachael Adeyeye   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source