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Starch, pectin and chitosan-based bioplastics with silver nanoparticles: An eco-friendly alternative for the food industry

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment
Pollution from non-degradable materials is currently a socio-environmental obstacle that afflicts the world. In response to this, the development of bioplastics has become an interesting option to replace the use of synthetic materials in various ...
Bruno Rafael Nogueira, Bianca Pizzorno Backx, Thais Delazare   +2 more
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On the Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of PLA, PBAT, and PHBV‐Based Ternary Blends and the Effect of Short Flax Fibers as Reinforcing Agents

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 12, Page 11409-11428, 20 June 2026.
Preparation and testing of biodegradable polymer ternary blends and composites with short flax fibres. ABSTRACT Bioplastics offer environmental benefits but they are costly and exhibit lower mechanical and thermal performance compared to fossil‐based counterparts. Poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT) exhibits high ductility but relatively low
Alessia Pantaleoni, Irene Bavasso, Maria Paola Bracciale, Claudia Sergi, Pietro Russo, Jacopo Tirillò, Fabrizio Sarasini   +6 more
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Microalgae: an emerging source of bioplastics production

Discover Environment
Bioplastics has gained attention as a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. Microalgae have become one of the more promising and environmentally benign feedstocks to produce bioplastics.
Anli Dino A, Kishore G
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Fabrication and Application of Tannin Double Quaternary Ammonium Salt/Polyvinyl Alcohol as Efficient Sterilization and Preservation Material for Food Packaging

Molecules
Food packaging films play a vital role in preserving and protecting food. The focus has gradually shifted to safety and sustainability in the preparation of functional food packaging materials. In this study, a bisquaternary ammonium salt of tannic acid (
Laiqi Li, Wenke Zha, Ximei Huang, Yangyi Gong, Sufang Li   +4 more
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Multifunctional Bio‐Based Packaging for Perishable Foods: Structural Design, Scalable Fabrication, and Versatile Applications

Advanced Materials, Volume 38, Issue 33, 12 June 2026.
An overview of design principles and scalable fabrication strategies for multifunctional bio‐based packaging. Radiative cooling films, modified‐atmosphere films/membranes, active antimicrobial/antioxidant platforms, intelligent optical/electrochemical labels, and superhydrophobic surfaces are co‐engineered from material chemistry to mesoscale structure
Lei Zhang, Jiaqi Zhang, Mei Cui, Wei Qi, Renliang Huang, Rongxin Su, Kai Zhang   +6 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
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Sustainable Thermoset Foams From Epoxidized Soybean Oil and Agricultural Waste as Substitutes for Their Petroleum‐Based Plastic Counterparts

Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 6, June 2026.
Naturally derived epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) thermoset foams are produced via humidity‐induced foaming from carrot residues, eliminating the need for external blowing agents. The resulting materials exhibit good and resilient mechanical performance, remarkable elastic recovery, thermal insulation, and seawater biodegradability, demonstrating how ...
Milad Safarpour, Arkadiusz Zych, Giovanni Perotto, Maedeh Najafi, Gabriele Nanni, Laura Bertolacci, Luca Ceseracciu, Athanassia Athanassiou   +7 more
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Oil‐Coated Nanoplastics Induce Rapid Membrane Disruption and Severe Intestinal Injury

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 31, 4 June 2026.
Oil‐rich food contact dramatically amplifies MNP release from plastic takeout containers, producing oil‐coated nanoplastics with altered surface properties and rapid membrane‐disruptive effects. These particles cause severe intestinal barrier damage and immune dysfunction in mice, and risk modeling suggests that long‐term gastrointestinal burdens may ...
Ruwen Xie, Gulimire Yilihan, Qiong Chen, Dachuan Lin, Zhen Liu, Mengyi Yuan, Yujia Wang, Haoteng Xu, Weishang Zhou, Wanxin Gong, Yueer Li, Chen Peng, Tong Yang, Peng Gao, Qing Liu, Xin‐Hua Feng, Mu Xiao, Chao Jiang   +17 more
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Advances in Eco‐Friendly Extraction of Fruit Bioactive Compounds: Technologies, Challenges and Future Directions

Analytical Science Advances, Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2026.
Fruit bioactive compounds offer antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and preventive benefits, yet extraction is hindered by poor solubility and conventional methods using toxic solvents and high energy. This review evaluates traditional and advanced eco‐friendly technologies, highlighting efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability.
Abadi Gebreyesus Hndeya, Desta Berhe Sbhatu, Gebreselema Gebreyohannes   +2 more
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2025, Significant Natural Disasters and Global Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage—Annual Progress Report

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 6, Page 3073-3097, June 2026.
This work provides a comprehensive annual review of 2025 progress in CCUS, integrating advances across scientific, technological, and policy dimensions. ABSTRACT This annual review summarizes the progress of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies in 2025.
Shangli Shi, Yun Hang Hu
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