The modern eco-friendly materials used in research and innovation today consist of
nanocomposites and bio-nanocomposite polymers. Their unique composite properties make …

For each kilogram of food protein wasted, between 15 and 750 kg of CO2 end up in the
atmosphere. With this alarming carbon footprint, food protein waste not only contributes to …

Researchers have recently focused on the advancement of new materials from
biorenewable and sustainable sources because of great concerns about the environment …

Chemical hydrogels have been extensively applied to the removal of heavy metal pollutants.
However, most of chemical hydrogels inevitably contain toxic chemical crosslinker residues …

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are well historically known class of material that have
wide range of applications. Regarding chemical analysis, MIPs could replace biogenic …

Pectins are plant cell wall natural heteropolysaccharides composed mainly of α-1-4 d-
galacturonic acid units, which may or may not be methyl esterified, possesses neutral sugars …

Recently, there is a growing research interest in the applications and development of novel
sustainable hydrogel materials in waste water treatment because of radically distinctive …

Flocculation is a water and wastewater treatment technology whereby the large aggregation
of flocs in water can be formed and be later separated through sedimentation. This review …

In the last decade, both cellulose and alginate polysaccharides have been extensively
utilized for the synthesis of biocompatible hydrogels because of their alluring characteristics …

Highlights•The biological process of recycling has given a new direction for waste
management.•Bio-degradable plastic is useful in food packaging, shop** bags and …