Single-use plastic packaging has become an inevitable part of every aspect of human life. In
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) has attracted much attention as a substitute for petroleum-
based plastics, but its low heat resistance limits its application range in packaging fields and …

Increasing concerns about exhausting the natural resources and growing global
environmental issues caused by petro-based materials have resulted in the emergence of …

Polylactic acid (PLA) and thermoplastic starch (TPS) are biodegradable polymers of
biological origin, and the mixture of these polymers has been studied due to the desirable …

Growing concern regarding non-biodegradable plastics and the impact of these materials on
the environment has promoted interest in biodegradable plastics. The intensification of …

Plastics-based materials have a high carbon footprint, and their disposal is a considerable
problem for the environment. Biodegradable bioplastics represent an alternative on which …

Starch is the second most abundantly available natural polymer in the world, after cellulose.
If we add its biodegradability and non-toxicity to the natural environment, it becomes a raw …

The growing popularity of the fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printing technology in
science, industry, and in-home use is associated with an increased demand for high-quality …

The main goal of emerging food-packaging technologies is to address environmental issues
and minimize their impact, while also guaranteeing food quality and safety for consumers …

In view of the problem of marine plastic pollution and oil resource depletion, an innovative
attempt was made to obtain biobased seawater-degradable polyesters by installing lactic …