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Citric Acid‐Crosslinked Chitosan Coatings Incorporating Curcumin for Enhancement of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties

Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, EarlyView.
A fully bio‐based coating was developed using Chitosan, Citric acid, and Curcumin. Citric acid acts simultaneously as a green solvent and non‐toxic crosslinker. Dry Heat Treatment enhances water resistance and thermal stability, creating an active packaging system with dual antioxidant and antimicrobial properties to extend food shelf‐life.
Miriam Cappello, Cheherazade Trouki, Niccoletta Barbani, Maria J. Lopez, Ana J. Toribio‐Gallardo, Caterina Cristallini, Neetu Malik, Damiano Rossi, Maurizia Seggiani, Patrizia Cinelli   +9 more
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Naturally coloured poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate)

Coloration Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study reports an innovative approach for producing intrinsically coloured poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate) [P(3HB)] films by incorporating natural dyes—turmeric, paprika, annatto, beetroot and hibiscus—directly into the fermentation medium of Ralstonia solanacearum RS.
Maria Luiza de Oliveira Zanini, Ketnen Rieffel Das Chagas, Camila Rios Piecha, Andressa Baptista Nörnberg, André Ricardo Fajardo, Patrícia Silva Diaz   +5 more
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Investigating Fracture Behavior of Lattice Structures Using the XFEM and Equivalent Solid Material Model Techniques

Fatigue &Fracture of Engineering Materials &Structures, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aims to numerically investigate the mode I, II, and III fracture behaviors of additively manufactured degradable, bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) lattice specimens. Numerical simulations were performed using the eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM) based on the extracted PLA's mechanical and fracture material properties.
Bahman Paygozar, Recep M. Gorguluarslan
wiley   +1 more source

Open Innovation for Circular Business Models: Addressing the Right Challenge at the Right Time

Journal of Product Innovation Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Academic Summary In response to escalating societal challenges, such as climate change and resource constraints, this article examines the transition from linear toward circular business models (CBMs). It explores the challenges of CBM transitions and how to tackle them through open innovation.
Daniel Wörner, Lukas Falcke, Manuel Ritter, Shaun West, Thomas Friedli   +4 more
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Can bioplastics always offer a truly sustainable alternative to fossil‐based plastics?

Microbial Biotechnology
Bioplastics, comprised of bio‐based and/or biodegradable polymers, have the potential to play a crucial role in the transition towards a sustainable circular economy.
Lara Serrano‐Aguirre, M. Auxiliadora Prieto   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Additives Enhancing Biodegradability in Plastics and Potential Implications for Textiles: A Mechanistic Review

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 35, September 15, 2026.
Mechanistic insights from additive‐assisted plastic degradation guide the design of environmentally adaptive textile fibers. Functional additives enhance oxidative, hydrolytic, enzymatic, and microbial degradation pathways. Translating these strategies requires control of fiber architecture, additive distribution, and environmental interactions ...
Julia Cunniffe, Joel Pawlak, Richard Venditti   +2 more
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Deep eutectic solvent (DES) pretreatment and lignin regeneration for the development of a bamboo leaf-based bioplastic

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
The excessive utilization of petroleum-based plastic products has led to a pervasive environmental and human health threat. In response, the adoption of bioplastics derived from biomass has emerged as the foremost alternative to conventional plastics ...
Chao Liu, Hongfei Liu, Huijie Wang, Zhaochuan Yu, Ming Yan, Xuelian Zhou, Renai Li   +6 more
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Evaluation of the Efficiency of a Biobased Reactive Plasticizer on the Morphology and Properties of Sustainable Flexible Films Based on Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA) Produced by Blown Film Extrusion

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 34, September 10, 2026.
A comparative investigation of two epoxy additives derived from cardanol (NC513 and NC514s) for production of films based on poly (lactic acid) (PLA), acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC), and poly (butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT) clarified their distinct roles, with NC513 mainly acting as a plasticizer, reducing viscosity and enhancing ductility ...
Norma Mallegni, Vito Gigante, Patrizia Cinelli, Andrea Lazzeri   +3 more
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Novel starch/agar smart bioplastic incorporated with dual-encapsulated anthocyanin for shrimp freshness monitoring

Journal of Future Foods
A dual-encapsulation strategy for anthocyanins (as the active core) was proposed, using chitosan hydrochloride and carboxymethyl chitosan (90, 160, and 240 kDa) as the external shell and β-cyclodextrin as the internal shell.
Shan Gao, Yuting Ji, Tianyu Zhao, Haiming Song, Dehua Huang, Arif Rashid, Hanxue Hou, Wentao Wang   +7 more
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Sustainable Productivity Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Shifts in R&D Investments and Technology

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, Volume 48, Issue 4, Page 984-1004, September 2026.
ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to evaluate the long‐term prospects of sustainable productivity growth linked to plausible assumptions on public agricultural R&D investments as the key productivity driver. Second, it investigates the role of changing R&D focus from yield maximization to input saving technologies (fertilizers and pesticides). The
Zuzana Smeets Křístková, Michiel van Dijk, Robert M'Barek, Hans van Meijl, Tomas Ratinger   +4 more
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