A comprehensive review on polylactic acid (PLA)–Synthesis, processing and application in food packaging

TA Swetha, A Bora, K Mohanrasu, P Balaji… - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Plastics play an essential role in food packaging; their primary function is to preserve the
nature of the food, ensure adequate shelf life and ensure food safety. Plastics are being …

A review of biodegradable plastics: chemistry, applications, properties, and future research needs

MS Kim, H Chang, L Zheng, Q Yan, BF Pfleger… - Chemical …, 2023‏ - ACS Publications
Environmental concerns over waste plastics' effect on the environment are leading to the
creation of biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics may serve as a promising …

A review on biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) production from fermentative food waste-Its applications and degradation

TA Swetha, V Ananthi, A Bora, N Sengottuvelan… - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Due to its low carbon footprint and environmental friendliness, polylactic acid (PLA) is one of
the most widely produced bioplastics in the world. Manufacturing attempts to partially …

Advances, challenges, and prospects for surgical suture materials

Y Li, Q Meng, S Chen, P Ling, MA Kuss, B Duan, S Wu - Acta biomaterialia, 2023‏ - Elsevier
As one of the long-established and necessary medical devices, surgical sutures play an
essentially important role in the closing and healing of damaged tissues and organs …

Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), green alternatives to petroleum-based plastics: a review

AZ Naser, I Deiab, BM Darras - RSC advances, 2021‏ - pubs.rsc.org
In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …

Sustainable bioplastics derived from renewable natural resources for food packaging

X Zhao, Y Wang, X Chen, X Yu, W Li, S Zhang, X Meng… - Matter, 2023‏ - cell.com
Food packaging is one of the leading sectors for the end use of plastics. Bioplastic is
produced from natural renewable resources such as crops, wood pulp, and herbaceous …

The chemical recycling of polyesters for a circular plastics economy: challenges and emerging opportunities

J Payne, MD Jones - ChemSusChem, 2021‏ - Wiley Online Library
Whilst plastics have played an instrumental role in human development, growing
environmental concerns have led to increasing public scrutiny and demands for outright …

Bio-based active food packaging materials: Sustainable alternative to conventional petrochemical-based packaging materials

M Asgher, SA Qamar, M Bilal, HMN Iqbal - Food Research International, 2020‏ - Elsevier
In food industry, a growing concern is the use of suitable packaging material (ie,
biodegradable coatings and films) with enhanced thermal, mechanical and barrier …

Synthesis, properties, and applications of polylactic acid‐based polymers

H Ramezani Dana, F Ebrahimi - Polymer Engineering & …, 2023‏ - Wiley Online Library
Polylactic acid (PLA) is known as one of the greatest promising bioabsorbable and
compostable polyesters with the capability of high molecular weight synthesis. Lactic acid …

Bioplastic from renewable biomass: a facile solution for a greener environment

G Coppola, MT Gaudio, CG Lopresto, V Calabro… - Earth systems and …, 2021‏ - Springer
Environmental pollutions are increasing day by day due to more plastic application. The
plastic material is going in our food chain as well as the environment employing microplastic …