Microplastic sources, formation, toxicity and remediation: a review
Microplastic pollution is becoming a major issue for human health due to the recent
discovery of microplastics in most ecosystems. Here, we review the sources, formation …
discovery of microplastics in most ecosystems. Here, we review the sources, formation …
Conversion of biomass to biofuels and life cycle assessment: a review
The global energy demand is projected to rise by almost 28% by 2040 compared to current
levels. Biomass is a promising energy source for producing either solid or liquid fuels …
levels. Biomass is a promising energy source for producing either solid or liquid fuels …
Circular economy strategies for combating climate change and other environmental issues
Global industrialization and excessive dependence on nonrenewable energy sources have
led to an increase in solid waste and climate change, calling for strategies to implement a …
led to an increase in solid waste and climate change, calling for strategies to implement a …
Innovations in applications and prospects of bioplastics and biopolymers: a review
Non-biodegradable plastics are continually amassing landfills and oceans worldwide while
creating severe environmental issues and hazards to animal and human health. Plastic …
creating severe environmental issues and hazards to animal and human health. Plastic …
Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review
The rising use of radioactive elements is increasing radioactive pollution and calling for
advanced materials to protect individuals. For instance, polymers are promising due to their …
advanced materials to protect individuals. For instance, polymers are promising due to their …
[HTML][HTML] Review of polymer technologies for improving the recycling and upcycling efficiency of plastic waste
Human society has become increasingly reliant on plastic because it allows for convenient
and sanitary living. However, recycling rates are currently low, which means that the majority …
and sanitary living. However, recycling rates are currently low, which means that the majority …
Seaweed for climate mitigation, wastewater treatment, bioenergy, bioplastic, biochar, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics: a review
The development and recycling of biomass production can partly solve issues of energy,
climate change, population growth, food and feed shortages, and environmental pollution …
climate change, population growth, food and feed shortages, and environmental pollution …
The barrier properties of sustainable multiphase and multicomponent packaging materials: A review
The current packaging materials market is dominated by petrochemical-derived, single-use,
and inexpensive plastics that are incredibly stable in the environment. After their sole use …
and inexpensive plastics that are incredibly stable in the environment. After their sole use …
Cellulose nanocrystals: Pretreatments, preparation strategies, and surface functionalization
AK Rana, E Frollini, VK Thakur - International Journal of Biological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have attracted great interest from researchers from academic
and industrial areas because of their interesting structural features and unique …
and industrial areas because of their interesting structural features and unique …
Recent advances in biobased and biodegradable polymer nanocomposites, nanoparticles, and natural antioxidants for antibacterial and antioxidant food packaging …
Inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) and natural antioxidant compounds are an emerging trend in
the food industry. Incorporating these substances in biobased and biodegradable matrices …
the food industry. Incorporating these substances in biobased and biodegradable matrices …