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The Integration of Biopolymer-Based Materials for Energy Storage Applications: A Review
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 Biopolymers are an emerging class of novel materials with diverse applications and properties such as superior sustainability and tunability. Here, applications of biopolymers are described in the context of energy storage devices, namely lithium-based ...
Shreya Dalwadi +4 more
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Biopolymer composites: a review
International Journal of Biobased Plastics, 2021 In spite of the fact that a prodigious portion of petroleum covers multitudinous products in the commercial world, its non-biodegradable characteristic is an unenviable factor.
Basheer Aaliya, K. V. Sunooj, M. Lackner
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Evaluation of the Thermophysiological Comfort Properties of Single-Knit Jersey Fabrics
Advances in Materials Science and EngineeringThe thermal and physiological comfort of fabric has emerged as a priority over service life and perceived value in today’s apparel industry. The balance between thermal and physical sensations of fabrics profoundly influences consumer perceptions of ...
Derseh Yilie Limeneh +6 more
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Acute and subacute in vivo safety assessment of developed chitosan derivatives for food applications
Food Hydrocolloids for Health, 2023 The acute and subacute studies of two chitosan derivatives was conducted by oral administration on Swiss albino mice. Chitosan soluble derivatives were prepared by depolymerization method using potassium persulfate.
T.P. Punarvasu, K.V. Harish Prashanth
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Biopolymer and Synthetic Polymer-Based Nanocomposites in Wound Dressing Applications: A Review
Polymers, 2021 Biopolymers are materials obtained from a natural origin, such as plants, animals, microorganisms, or other living beings; they are flexible, elastic, or fibrous materials.
R. Gobi +3 more
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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
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pH-Responsive Properties of Asymmetric Nanopapers of Nanofibrillated Cellulose
Nanomaterials, 2020 Inspired by plant movements driven by the arrangement of cellulose, we have fabricated nanopapers of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) showing actuation under pH changes.
Maud Chemin +3 more
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, 2022 Significant progress has been made on biopolymers in recent years. Biopolymers are preferred to other materials because they have specific physical, chemical, biological, biomechanical, and degradation properties. Many natural or synthetic biopolymers can degrade hydrolytically or enzymatically and are used for many applications.
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FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc +8 more
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Recent Advances in Biopolymer-Based Dye Removal Technologies
Molecules, 2021 Synthetic dyes have become an integral part of many industries such as textiles, tannin and even food and pharmaceuticals. Industrial dye effluents from various dye utilizing industries are considered harmful to the environment and human health due to ...
Rohan S. Dassanayake +2 more
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