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Development of Cellulosic Bioplastic‐Based Biocomposites for Biodegradable Packaging Applications: Effect of High Acetyl Content and High Filler Loading

open access: yesPolymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Schematic representation of the development of cellulosic bioplastic‐based biocomposites via reactive extrusion and injection molding, demonstrating improved oxygen and water vapor barrier properties for biodegradable packaging applications. ABSTRACT Cellulosic bioplastics have attained significant interest because of their biodegradability and ...
Reshma Krishnan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechano‐Optical Behavior During Processing of PolyCannabidiol Terephthalate: A Biobased, High‐Tg Thermoplastic

open access: yesPolymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Hemp‐extracted cannabidiol is used as‐is to synthesize polycannabidiol terephthalate, a non‐food, bio‐based engineering plastic with Tg 156°C and stretchability up to 1100%. Process–structure–property maps from real‐time drying and mechano‐optical analysis inform future industrial film production for a range of applications currently served by PET ...
Henry D. Davis   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring biofiber properties and their influence on biocomposite tensile properties

open access: yesPolymer International, EarlyView.
The study measured the physical, flow and chemical properties of 10 biofibers. It characterized the tensile properties of derived biocomposites and linked them using regression models, showing robust predictive performance. Abstract Biofibers serve as effective reinforcements for neat polylactic acid (PLA) in biocomposites, offering an attractive ...
Oluwafemi A. Oyedeji   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy and Safety of Cannabis Derivates and Their Synthetic Analogs. Overview of Systematic Reviews

open access: yesPhytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The use of medicinal products derived from cannabis and its synthetic analogues has grown in recent years for various health conditions, which led to an increase in systematic reviews (SR) on the topic. The objective of this overview was to identify, synthesize, and critically appraise the evidence from SR on the benefits and harms of cannabis
Rafael Leite Pacheco   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Almond Shell‐Derived Cellulosic Microfibres: Extraction, Characterisation and Applications in Sustainable Paper‐Based Packaging

open access: yesPackaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.
Cellulosic microfibres were extracted from almond shells using organosolv, soda and kraft processes, and comprehensive physicochemical, surface, thermal and morphological characterisation demonstrated their strong potential as sustainable fillers for paper‐based packaging application. ABSTRACT This study develops pathways for the valorisation of almond
Lokesh Kumar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nanocellulose‐based hydrogel membranes for underwater osmotic actuators

open access: yesResponsive Materials, EarlyView.
The review comprehensively summarizes the research progress of nanocellulose‐based hydrogel membranes for underwater osmotic actuators, from the building blocks of nanocelluloses to the underwater osmotic actuation mechanism and applications, and outlines their challenges and perspectives, aiming to facilitate their applications in underwater remote ...
Qingchen Li   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cannabis Agritourism and Local Pathways Toward Sustainable Development Goals in Northern California

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Recent acceleration in global cannabis legalization offers a new context for examining the multiscale links between agritourism, sustainability, and international policy frameworks. In this study, Responsible Tourism is used to conceptualize cannabis agritourism in Northern California's Emerald Triangle as a strategy that may advance targets ...
Susan Dupej   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the Environmental Impact of Additive Construction: A Systematic Analysis of the Life Cycle Assessment Studies

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been identified as a potential catalyst for a paradigm shift within the construction industry, due to its capacity to enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and augment design flexibility. This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) that explores the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in ...
Antonio Mastropasqua   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prohibited Plants: Converging Sustainability Transitions and Local Development in ‘Left‐Behind Places’

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper examines the relationship between sustainability transitions and local development through the case of Colombia's medicinal cannabis industry. It highlights how neglecting place‐specific needs and development expectations can hinder equitable transitions and reinforce existing socio‐economic disparities.
Diana Morales, Mónica Ramos‐Mejía
wiley   +1 more source

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