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Valorization of Post‐Consumer Waste From Metallized Flexible Packaging and Industrial EPM Waste: Development of Sustainable Composites

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Post‐consumer metallized flexible packaging waste and industrial EPM waste are transformed into sustainable composites through mechanical recycling. The incorporation of 30 wt% EPM provides the most favorable balance between stiffness, ductility, and impact resistance, achieving 53.36 kJ/m2.
Tiago O. Oliveira, Samara L. Santos, Ruth M. C. Santana   +2 more
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Applications of Nanomaterials on a Food Packaging System—A Review

Engineering Proceedings
In recent years, there has been a significant focus on replacing non-biodegradable materials with eco-friendly biodegradable food packaging materials. The use of biopolymers in packaged foods has been adopted to address environmental issues, given their ...
V. Siva Shankar, R. Thulasiram, A. L. Priyankka, S. Nithyasree, A. Adarsh Sharma   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Citric‐Acid Polyester‐Modified Melamine–Formaldehyde Resins: Mechanistic Insights and Implications for Greener Decorative Laminates

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Driven by the need for more sustainable materials in the laminate industry, poly(glycerol citrate) was introduced as a bio‐based modifier that significantly altered the cure kinetics and structural evolution of melamine–formaldehyde resins. Correlated FTIR, DSC, TGA, and rheological analyses revealed accelerated network formation, enabling lower ...
Martina Duller, Arunjunai Raj Mahendran, Elisabeth Billich, Edith Martha Zikulnig‐Rusch   +3 more
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Leveraging synergistic effects of metallic nanoparticles and essential oils in biopolymers: Emerging nanocomposites for food packaging applications–A review

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
Food packaging is vital for protecting food from contamination and extending shelf life. The reliance on synthetic plastics raises significant environmental concerns as much of this waste ends up in landfills and ecosystems.
Bekinew Kitaw Dejene
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Porous Poly(ε‐Caprolactone)/Keratin Composite Scaffolds: Structural Features, Degradation Behavior and Cell‐Material Interactions

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Porous scaffolds based on pure poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL) and on biocomposite made of PCL and feather‐extracted β‐keratin (FK) were fabricated by salt‐leaching method. FK was incorporated into PCL to address the limited bioactivity and hydrophobic nature of PCL, with the aim of improving cell–material interactions for bone tissue engineering ...
Gianluca Rinaldi, Nancy Ferrentino, Martina Mucciolo, Valentina Sessini, Marina Paolucci, Elena Coccia, Daniela Pappalardo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Material Characterization of Lignin‐Filled Polypropylene Composites

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Ground and spray‐dried lignin powders are compared as fillers for polypropylene composites. Differences in powder preparation methods are associated with differences in powder characteristics and composite behavior after melt compounding. Spray‐dried lignin produces smaller particles and fewer large agglomerates, while a 5 wt% lignin loading provides a
Sungjun Hwang, Stefan N. E. Johansson II, Yousoo Han, Douglas J. Gardner   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A sustainable business ecosystem: a case study demonstrating biochar's potential

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract The need for renewable, climate‐friendly resources has become urgent as legislators worldwide have sought to find ways to cut emissions while ensuring resource security for consumers. The use of biochar could help to achieve these goals. This study examines the current state of commercial biochar production and the maturity of the related ...
Juuso Kivijakola, Eemeli Erkheikki, Viljo Lukka, Pekka Tervonen, Harri Haapasalo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unlocking Nature’s Building Blocks: Emerging Advances in Chitin and Collagen Research

Polysaccharides
Chitin and collagen—two of nature’s most abundant structural biopolymers—continue to inspire breakthrough innovations in materials science, biomedicine, food engineering, food packaging, and environmental sustainability [...]
Azizur Rahman
doaj   +1 more source

Harnessing plant‐based platform for low‐cost cellulosic sugar recovery from bioenergy crops

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract The price of pure cellulase enzyme for the recovery of fermentable cellulosic sugars is one of the major challenges that limit the commercialization of second‐generation biofuels and bio‐based products. This work shows a means to greatly reduce the cost of cellulases. The abundant capacity of plants to synthesize and hyperaccumulate transgenic
Shraddha Maitra, Kristen Eilts, Raunak Bansal, Stephen P. Long, Vijay Singh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reprogramming tumor immune microenvironment by ultrasound‐responsive nanoplatforms for enhanced cancer immunotherapy

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Ultrasound‐responsive nanoplatforms reprogram the tumor immune microenvironment by targeting tumor cells, immune cells, and non‐immune stromal cells to enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy. Abstract Cancer immunotherapy represents a significant advancement in cancer treatment by enhancing the specific recognition and elimination of cancer cells.
Shilong Zhao, Rui Qu, Zan Dai, Xiqun Jiang, Xu Zhen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source